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  1. Re: Looking for a trusted Luthier in Pennsylvania

    Chris Warner - York, PA
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    Re: Old Gibson Mandolin Needs Repair

    Now here's a thought...in Raleigh, from Sept. 26-30 is the International Bluegrass Music Association convention. There is a hall dedicated to exhibits. Many of the exhibitors are luthiers and can...
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    Re: New double-soundboard mandolin.

    I love the uniqueness of your design and the details (the tiny points on the lower bout). Waiting, patiently, to hear a clip!
    Rush:popcorn:
  4. Re: What are some best options for buying premium F - Style Mando

    Yes, quick-to-criticize MC trolls! I know the OP meant Gibson MM, Gilchrist, Kimble, Wood, Dudenbostle, McCrostie, Northfield, Duff, Heiden, Givens...and on-and-on!
    :popcorn:
  5. Re: What are some best options for buying premium F - Style Mando

    1. Go to a place where there are a variety of "premium" mandolins and a good group of people willing to help you!
    2. Sit in a chair and be blind-folded.
    3. Have a person hand you in anonymous...
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    Re: arthritis

    Beginning my 9th decade, my 8th playing stringed instruments; these are my observations.
    1. Old age is not for sissies!
    2. One pays for one's earlier indiscretions!
    3. Bad hips, bad knees, lower...
  7. Re: What’s the nicest mandolin you’ve ever seen?

    74003 - Seen, played, lusted for!
    :popcorn:
  8. Re: The Dilemma of Motivation, Attention Span, and Practice Regim

    As I read this thread, I get an image of the people I've trained, over the past 45-50 years. Often the missing ingredient, for those who don't progress, is accountability.
    To put a "why" in place:...
  9. Re: How much of a difference in sound does string gauge make?

    Interesting that little was said about types of music played! As a bluegrasser, it's been my experience that string sets, .038-.040 to .011-.0115, give more volume. The larger diameter also seems to...
  10. Re: Any BG or OT Jams on Hilton Head Island?

    Randy Wood's Music Store is in Bloomingdale, GA (less than an hour from Hilton Head). There is often a Saturday jam there! At trip to the store and to meet Randy is worth the time, even if the jam is...
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    Re: Randy Wood Two-Point at Carter's

    Sometimes price and provenance ought to take a back-seat to the appreciation of art! The mandolin stands on it's own as a representation of the luthier's art! ...And, oh yeah, you can play it, too!
    ...
  12. Excellent! Clean, fresh sound! Thanks, MandoCafe!

    Excellent! Clean, fresh sound! Thanks, MandoCafe!
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    Re: 2020 X-Series -- The new Sorensen SX

    Can you speak to the effect/affect of the sound hole, Steve?
    Thanks!
    :popcorn:
  14. Sadly, this would be entirely believable (aside...

    Sadly, this would be entirely believable (aside from April 1), knowing both entities (Gibson and the US judicial systems)!
    :popcorn:
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    Re: To be or not to be (a bluegrass player)

    Yes
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    Re: RIP Barry Kratzer

    To family and friends, I'm sorry for our loss! Rest now, Barry!
    Rush
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    Re: The cure for MAS

    My wife (RIP <3) had a pretty good deterrent: One-in-one-out. It controlled my MAS for a while, till I figured (dummy that I am) that she never checked the cases as I took them out! Even after losing...
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    Re: Happy Birthday, Mandolin Cafe!

    Thanks for the reminder, Mark!

    MC is "home" and provides a community I wouldn't want to do without!
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    Re: 10 Questions for Laura Weber Cash

    Thanks, Steve!
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    Re: Sirius Satellite Bluegrass

    I started listening to and playing BG in the mid-60's, and was fortunate to see most of the 1st generation bluegrassers. With the exception of live music (of which there was plenty in the N.Virginia,...
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    Re: Mando upgrade - opinions sought

    IMHO, this question has little to do with value, sound, craftsmanship, affordability or practicality! It's all about MAS! Quit trying to justify; buy!
    Rush
    :popcorn:
  22. Re: Powergrass does "Blue Night" fro Poland

    Good music is just good music! If I was lookin' for straight-ahead bluegrass, as I usually do, it wouldn't satisfy me. If I was just listenin', or lookin', it works! Thanks for sharing this!...
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    Re: Thank you Scott and Mandolin Cafe

    Thank you, Scott! And, Happy New Year!
    Rush
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    Re: Freshgrass video- Everybody's Talkin'

    Good/great music is just that! Good/great music!
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    Re: Philphool, Phil Goodson, passes :(

    RIP, Phil!

    Drew's initial post included "I sure wish I could pick one more with him!'

    Having lost my wife suddenly, in February, I can say, with great certainty, there's a slim line, we tread...
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