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    Re: Are The Loar mandolins made in China?

    In general, German made cars are better then bloody British ones lol
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    Re: Are The Loar mandolins made in China?

    Hey Y'all, yes they are and so are the other ones mentioned. It is important to personally check it out! Every instrument is a little bit different. I found a real good KM in a pawn shop. The neck...
  3. Re: Group in Search of a Name...Any Ideas/Suggestions Appreciated

    I believe a name should get your attention, and be a little funny. Why not just use your names until a good catchy name comes along. I live in South Carolina and when I go up north for a gig I call...
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    Re: How to get started for a Newbie

    I try to only listen to music I aspire to be able to play. Your 2 best tools are your ears.
    I listen to many of Tony Rice's old recordings, Chris Thele, Bela Flek's drive and strength in numbers,...
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    Re: Buying a new mandolin for the first time

    They should have bloody mandolins in the UK. I wouldn't use an inferior instrument on a gig so how can anyone learn on one. Having a fine instrument may encourage more practice! I bought a really...
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    Re: Advice for a beginner Mandoline

    Hey y'all,
    I have been told by a reliable source that many good mandolins are made in China, but some bad ones are too. Maybe some of the wood is too green? Quality control by people that don't play...
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    Re: Advice for a beginner Mandoline

    Hi Marco,
    Many mandolins have warped necks and won't play well. If you look carefully down the neck you can see if the neck is straight. Usually at around the 15th fret it may have a hump or 3....
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