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    Re: Mandolin refret in VA

    It was 5 or 6 years ago but Ward Elliot in Riner did a great job on my Collings MF5 as well as a beater Eastman. Fret dressing and setup on both, so can’t comment on refret, but I was quite pleased...
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    So, ya think instruction books would help, eh?

    Here’s your chance to find out.

    YOU DECIDE WHAT THESE ARE WORTH AFTER YOU HAVE THEM IN HAND, BUT I DON'T WANT YOUR MONEY

    Once you have discovered exactly what you’ve won, you make whatever...
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    Re: Ave Maria (Vavilov, attr. Caccini)

    Thank you. I quite enjoyed that. I went back and listened to your previous version and I agree with you regarding musicality and especially the sparseness of the instrumentation. Nice update -...
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    Re: Searching for picks!!!! Clayton

    Might have what you want. please check for PM
  5. Re: Help on reading label - figuring out what this is

    pretty sure it is a 150S

    I have a 250S with a very similar scrawled 5, but mine is a bit clearer
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    Re: Jamming-What to do?

    Got it. I take the guitar. I never take a lead or a break. Easy to blend in. Easy to add a different voice by capo and play up the neck. Easy to add interesting backfill and keep myself...
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    Re: Jamming-What to do?

    I was in almost exactly your position 10 years or so ago.

    I also am primarily a finger picker on guitar. Capable enough to play basic breaks on melody while I keep the song going. But despite...
  8. Mandolin or guitar instructor Central or Northern VA

    I’m looking for an instructor within an hour of Roanoke VA. In a pinch I could work with someone in Northern VA but that would be only once in a while as I visit my daughters up there.

    I’ve been...
  9. Re: Luthier in central Virginia area for fret work and general se

    Plus 1 for Ward Elliot. Did a lovely job on a great Collings and a cheap Kentucky. Explained what he was going to do and why for both, then completed at reasonable price and time.
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    Re: Tool for multi-insttrumentalists

    Downloaded on my iPad last night. Works great.
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    Re: Question about ArtistWorks lessons

    As of a couple of years ago the answer is you must buy both.

    I suggested just such an arrangement and got a nice response thanking me for the thought but saying that didn't match their model. ...
  12. Thread: Help me decide...

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    Re: Help me decide...

    I also vote to keep number 2, for the reasons stated above. A bit fuller tone across the range. Also a bit more sustain, which I liked. A clear winner IMHO.
  13. Thread: Mix F4

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    At least a little bit closer than Wisconsin is...

    At least a little bit closer than Wisconsin is Des Moines, where I have an A5. # Depending on where you are it's only a couple of hours! #Be happy to let any competent or even just curious player...
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