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    Re: Kentucky KM1500 Tuning Pegs

    If the buttons are pearl like they were on a KM1500 I had, and you have all the pieces you can super glue the button back together. I had to do it on two of them.
    If you can get the fresh thin...
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    Re: Recent Gibson Truss Rod Nut Size/Tool

    Almost forgot 1/4 inch is the size for the F5 fern
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    Re: Recent Gibson Truss Rod Nut Size/Tool

    Had a similar problem with a F5 fern. Wiha brand nut driver has a very thin outer diam. Works like a charm.

    Good luck,
    Marek
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    Re: Advice on Shellac?

    Check out Frank Ford’s write up

    http://www.frets.com/FretsPages/Luthier/ProductReviews/Materials/Zinsser/zinsser.html
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    Re: Longer bridge screws

    The bridge posts with Allen key adjustment are just long set screws. Can usually be sourced at any good hardware dealer.
  6. Re: anybody know of a place that will pattern carve a mandolin ba

    Give David Smith at Smith Creek Mandolin and Tonewood a call.

    http://smithcreekmandolin.com/cnccarvingservice.html
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    Re: Is there a free "slow down" download?

    A YT video download app plus VLC player. VLC Player is probably the best media player out there, it allows you to slow down both video and audio and it will also record stream media. The previously...
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    Re: Slowing down You Tube video?

    Flash Video Downloader works great with Firefox on intel mac and also TenFourFox on my PPC mac. It's also available for Windows not sure of sys requirements.

    http://www.flashvideodownloader.org/
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  9. Re: Is there anything I can do to make tuning work better?

    If the nut is made of plastic the strings could be dragging in the slot even it's cut correctly, the surface is to soft. Graphite might help for awhile but will need to be refreshed often. Well worth...
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    Re: Slowing down You Tube video?

    Forgot to mention works just as well with mp3 files.
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    Re: Slowing down You Tube video?

    An easy way I have used for a while is to download the video, play with VLC Player. Slows tempo with out changing pitch, and if it's a half way decent quality you can watch the slowed down hands.
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    Re: I am speechless.....

    A deranged cross of Harry Partch and goodness knows what!!
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    Gone To Far With That Scroll Theme

    What's this all about.
    98190
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    Re: Mandolin Tuning iPhone apps

    The Miso Tuner App is a great strobo type tuner. I've used it for both regular tuning and adjusting intonation.
    The latest version is great.
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    Re: What's the best type of glue

    Hadn't thought it through. The joint is compromised by the old glue. My repair worked because the wood was clean.
  16. Thread: Musician Jokes

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    Re: Musician Jokes

    What do you say to a banjo player in a suit?

    Will the defendant please rise.
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    Re: What's the best type of glue

    Seeing that you don,t know what sort glue was used previously and assuming that the mando is not a vintage or custom made treasure. I'll suggest medium thickness CA. This is from my own experience. I...
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    Re: Any sources of pre-graduated tops and backs?

    Hey, Mike
    Here' another source I came across a while back.
    http://smithcreekmandolin.com/cnccarvingservice.html
    He doesn't show any a style plates, wouldn't hurt to check.

    Good,luck
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