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    Re: Pick up removal

    Stew Mac makes a endpin to replace where the end jack goes, called the NoJak. I just removed a jack from an acoustic and used it and it works well, and using the ebony endpin looks close to factory....
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    Re: Flatiron, A-5 Artist Mandolin 1997 Thoughts?

    He must have recently listed this one as it wasn’t in my search the other day. He did say his mother had a small collection that he would be selling. Looks like she had some nice ones. He did say he...
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    Re: Flatiron, A-5 Artist Mandolin 1997 Thoughts?

    As I did originally state, “ I agree on the no returns, but Ebays buyer protection definitely benefits the buyer if it arrives and something is wrong with it that wasn’t mentioned or seller was not...
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    Re: Flatiron, A-5 Artist Mandolin 1997 Thoughts?

    I believe I read here on the Cafe that the bracing changed when they moved these to Nashville. I’m wondering about Charlie’s signature in a 97’ model. From my reading he signed from 99_ 2005ish?
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    Re: Flatiron, A-5 Artist Mandolin 1997 Thoughts?

    I agree on the no returns, but Ebays buyer protection definitely benefits the buyer if it arrives and something is wrong with it that wasn’t mentioned or seller was not honest in their description.
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    Flatiron, A-5 Artist Mandolin 1997 Thoughts?

    What’s your thoughts on this Flatiron on EBay signed by Charlie Derrington. Does everything look legit. NFI in this one, just some interest what’s a decent deal on it.
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    Spring Sale on the Stroboclip HD

    I have no affiliation or no financial interest but just in case someone was wanting to try this one out this might be your best price. I just ordered me one. It’s 20% off on the StroboClip HD with...
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    Re: Craigslist Flatiron Festival

    It appears to be a Flatiron Performer with the intergrated fretboard. I had a Flatiron F style Performer and the decal looked like that. I’m not sure why they wrote that under model but if you look...
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    Re: Flatiron A good price ?

    I had an Montana made F style Flatiron Performer, 1996 I believe, about 6 months ago and it had the intergrated fretboard, which means it isn't actually floating above the top, it's attached to the...
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    Re: New Flat Iron ?

    I recently traded a 1996 Flatiron Performer with the intergrated fretboard (the one in my avatar) because it just didn't have what I was looking for in one. Volume was in the medium range and it just...
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    Re: Red Diamond Oval on Ebay

    In picture #8 what's up where the nut meets the headstock? Something really looks off there.
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    Red Diamond Oval on Ebay

    Am I crazy or is he about $15000 too much on this? And with rusted strings?
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  13. Thread: MT2-O picup

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    Re: MT2-O picup

    When your playing for an "audience of one", the King, you definitely want to sound your best. I don't think anyone practices all week just to sound "adequate ". I've been playing bass in a praise...
  14. Re: When a cafe cllassified ad stays up but the seller won't resp

    He did me the same way. After telling him I would take them several times over several days he finally said they were sold. But he answered my earlier emails quickly. He even text me extra pictures...
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    Re: Ordering from Mel Bay

    Agree with what Mike said above on Debit cards.
    Plus, with a CC you can do a charge back if you don't receive your goods. With a Debit card your out of luck.
    If you use Debit cards for online...
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    Re: Ordering from Mel Bay

    I too, toke advantage of the 25% off. I received the same email which made me think another one would be incoming. It took about 1.5 hours but it did arrive and I easily downloaded it to my IPad. I...
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    Re: Bob Colosi bone bridge pins

    I've purchased several bone saddles from Bob and they were definitely worth it.
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    I had this problem a few weeks ago. I pm him and made an offer, he never answered but marked it sold to Jeff, that my name. Tried contacting several times more and never heard from him. He finally...
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    Re: Good deal on Grover A style tuners.

    Well, I offered $20 and he countered with $22. So $22 shipped and I now have a set headed my way too. I would love for these to be a drop-in fit on my Pava. I love the Satin finish and will look good...
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    Re: Good deal on Grover A style tuners.

    From a little research I did on these, the ones on EBay are Model 308N. They were replaced by the 309N. The screw on the side of each gear will let you adjust the tension where the screw on the side...
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    Re: o'dell on ebay

    Here's the link.

    http://www.ebay.com/itm/Handmade-F-Mandolin-made-by-Doug-Odell-at-Old-Town-Mandolins-USA-/272589923715?hash=item3f77a02583:g:rcsAAOSw32lYo7if
  22. Thread: Retirement

    by 5bassman
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    Re: Retirement

    I retired in 2012 at 49 years old but with 31 years as a full time firefighter. It's the type job where you get out while your still healthy. Since I hired on at 18 years old I got my full...
  23. Re: Case question for Pava / Ellis A-style mandolin owners

    I recently received a brand new Pava number 225 with the TKL case. I was curious too so I tried it with my Tone gard and it fits fine. This isn't the case with my Collings MT and the TKL (Collings)...
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    Re: Leoswood Armrest

    I'm guessing he answered me because I hadn't purchased anything yet. (and won't) I'm a fan of the McClung!
    Here's the proof-
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    Re: eBay buyer and goods not received

    Maybe she meant that they are scanned when loaded on the truck as "out for delivery". I'm retired and if I have a something coming that day that is too big for the mailbox I will meet my mail lady...
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