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  1. Thread: New F9

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    New F9

    Got my F9 yesterday from Carters .It's a 2002. Very few dings and setup is great.Couldn;t be more satisfied.It was a pleasure doing business with them.Bo was my salesmen.
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    Carters mando set up.

    I am purchasing a mando from Carters Vintage Guitars, and I asked to have the setup checked.Has anyone had an experience doing the same thing.Do they have a good luthier?
    Thanks in advance.
  3. Thread: Gold tone OM

    by courier
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    Re: Gold tone OM

    I looked at the spec sheet that was sent to me by no less than the president of Gold Tone and the strings are :16-20-35- qnd 50.pretty heavy huh. Regards,Rick
  4. Thread: Gold tone OM

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    Gold tone OM

    Just received my new gold Tone OM.The strings are too heavy for my delicate newby fingers.Can you all recommend a very light set for 22' scale. thanks Rick
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    Re: how much steam to remove a mandolin back

    It looks like things were stacked on top of the mando.The top has been crushed down and there are breaks along the F holes.I tried raising the bridge to it's max height but still wasn't enough to...
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    Help

    Hasn't anyone done this?
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    how much steam to remove a mandolin back

    would a handheld steam gun have the heat to remove a back to a mando.I don't want to spend a lot on equipment because i may never do this again.I have a cheaper I have an Ibanez that has the top...
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    need set up near Columbus,ohio

    Can someone suggest a luthier with mando experience between Columbus and Chillicothe Ohio.I need a setup on a new mando.
  9. Thread: Bills Pick

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    Bills Pick

    I've seen comments about the picks that BM used but no specifics.Did he not care or was he real particular? Can't tell from the brief comments.
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    oval hole tops?

    Do oval hole F styled mandos not have carved tops due to the oval hole? I was looking at specs on oval hole vs. f holed mandos and all listed carved tops in that price range but the round hole...
  11. Re: difference between jethro Burns model and M1118swk model?

    Thank you Robert
  12. difference between jethro Burns model and M1118swk model?

    What is the difference between these two models other than finish.The binding appears the same and the trim.Do they sound the same.I always liked the looks of the JB but can't find one I can...
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    kentucky mando strings

    Does anyone know what size strings the Kentucky master series ships with?
  14. Thread: gibson tours

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    gibson tours

    Does gibson allow public tours where they make mandos?(gibson Nashville)
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    Nashville luthier

    Can someone recommend a mando luthier for a setup in Nashville.I'll be there for a few days later this month and I would like to get my mando set up and checked.
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    Re: Gibson F5G @ $3500 a good deal?

    yes
    Thanks for answering. Rick
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    Gibson F5G @ $3500 a good deal?

    I see a Gibson F5G for $3500 ,is this a good deal.The Mando looks like it's in good condition.I am new to brand name mandos,as a new player.
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    km1500 vs km1000

    Is it worth the difference in price for the km1500 over rhe km1000.There is a considerable difference.I'm not worried about bling,just the sound and playing ability.I've never actually held or seen...
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    finish on km1500

    Does the Kentucky KM1500 master series have a poly finish? (F) model
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    Batwing harmony foil sticker

    My 1973 Harmony Barwing has a foil square on the back of the headstock,No writing is visible.What did it say? Was it the USA made stamp or the Japanese one?
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    myth or real -Rover?

    Does anyone know for sure about the Rover actually being a Kentucky 600 series with lesser quality wood?I've read that Saga wasn't happy with some of the figured wood and rebranded some as a...
  22. Thread: New Mandolin

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    New Mandolin

    After much thought,I pulled the trigger today on a used Breedlove Quartz FF Honeyburst.I had found it on the local GC used web site.Called my regular salesman and he got me a little off the asking...
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