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  1. Re: Pinky workouts for a pinky that wants to always turn?

    As I've learned practically any instrument, I incorporated practice/drills into my TV time.
    Usually something simple but with a goal in mind of building strength or muscle memory.

    Specifically,...
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    sOliver mandolin arm rests

    More of Mr. Olivers fine work.
    Distressed ebonized walnut.

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  3. Re: Help! I can't hear the beat when I play a break

    Now I understand your handle much better! :grin:

    From learning to play hockey it was explained to me like this. You have $1 of mental change. If skating takes 75 cents then you don't have much...
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    Re: Tone wood Backs

    I was curious about that as well. Seems like a more elegant solution than a tone guard, but also a more complicated build.
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    Tone wood Backs

    I've always been curious why tone woods are not also used for the back in higher end instruments. We all know what a difference it makes to hold your mando away from your body or use a tone guard....
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    Re: Best live gig setup for mandolin/guitar

    2 suggestions.

    #1. Shure sm81 if you want to go the mic route. Very true mic and very good side rejection(feedback).

    Personally I hate being tied to be in front of a mic. soooo ...

    #2. K&K...
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    Re: Increasing Scale Exercise Speed

    I don't think there is a speed which would necessarily dictate switching your picking pattern. I would think that at any speed(within reason) you would want to change things up. Picking patterns are...
  8. Re: Help! I can't hear the beat when I play a break

    First of all good on you taking it up and playing along with the family!

    Secondly, what you are attempting to do in taking a break is complicated
    and involves many different aspects. It can be...
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