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    Re: Do you drool when you play?

    oh yes....it causes water spots on my mandolins.i have to detail them about 3xs a week.
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    Re: Afraid to play for others - advice?

    After taking mandolin lessons for about a year,i decided to play in the early summer recital held this past weekend in an "old school"refurbished theatre...the type with a large stage area in front...
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    Re: Eastman MD-505

    505 v 305...big difference.factory blemish is usually a cosmetic issue.i doubt it would relate to a component being changed out.
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    Re: First real mando lesson.....

    i started with mandolin for dummies and no music background at all.as "dirty harry" callahan used to say"...a man has to know his limitations..."i started about a year ago going for a half hour on...
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    Re: Kentucky 505 "Reintroduction"?

    my apologies to robert....it's folkmusician!!!!!!
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    Re: Kentucky 505 "Reintroduction"?

    i feel your pain.i had a little fender 100 that i started out with this time last year.started taking lessons and the "upgrade" bug bit me hard.i saw the kentucky 505 and called musicians friend to...
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    Re: Breedlove Crossover vs. Kentucky KM-150

    i was lucky enough to get a very nice KM150 used thru the cafe's want ads.i have an eastman 505,a loar 600 and a bovier AT5.all are... in my very humble opinion... are nice sounding and playing...
  8. Re: Marissa Carroll: Technique, technique, technique.

    Bach who???i think that she is playing a 2 pointed mandolin,at time it's kind of hard to tell??!! yes...the pinkie thing does bother me!
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    Re: Can you play a real song?! Ugh!

    so sorry for your loss.i have been taking lessons and "playing" for less than a year.im 64 and fast approaching 65. as i have gotten older (and somewhat wiser) i have found myself caring less and...
  10. Re: Anybody put a CA bridge on their J. Bovier?

    i recently purchased a nice little loar 220 w/CA bridge in the cafe classifieds.sounds great. im new to the mandolin so im no authority(yet) but i do like the sound.
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    Re: mandolin dealer choices

    ooops i forgot to mention the store where i purchased the loar...the guitar center.
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    Re: mandolin dealer choices

    i have recently purchased an eastman 505 from folkmusician and got great before sale and after sale /in transite help.i have also purchased a loar ms 600 again great help and a good set up...."full...
  13. Re: Collings mandolin video-warning:may cause MAS immediately

    holy crap!! i didn' need to see that video...i'm off the wagon again!!
  14. Re: Number of employees at Gibson mandolin division

    being new to mandolins i will say that had it not been for "factory" mandolins,i would not be able to afford to probably afford a "serious" mandolin(one made by a "shop with a couple of individuals...
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    Re: After a year...

    my year anniversary is coming up soon(march) it has been one of trial,error,peaks, and valleys.i have been doing half hour lessons every saturday since october.i was practicing with Rocky Top tabs....
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    Re: I hope I did not overpay

    As as a teacher finishing up with 35 years in the bag,i can say w/o reservation that i have NEVER been over payed.as as newby in the wonderful world of the mandolin i can also state w/o reservation...
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    Re: Marty Stuart on Letterman...with Mando!

    outstanding mando work...im also happy to see that "My Three Sons" youngest member...ernie... found a successful career after his days with the show ended.(he's the guitar player)
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    Re: How much of it is muscle memory?

    as a "learning" player i play as much as i can.i think there was a segment in "mandolins for idiots" about leaving the mandolin out for easy access,i guess the theory being that if it's out you'll...
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    Re: help me decide- loar vs eastman, 1st mando

    i have a loar 600.it is an outstanding f style mando not only to the eyes but also to the ears.i will never be a professional player.i play strictly for the fun AND enjoyment of the sound.i...
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    Re: possible shipping worries?

    my brand new easton 505 arrived on my front door step yesterday at 2:15 pm.no scratches,no dings,nothing broken,nothing cracked or bruised and plays REAL SWEEEEEEET ! to those of you who offered...
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    Re: possible shipping worries?

    Thanks robert.for some reason i have not been able to access my school computer and we were off(teachers)friday and to day(1/19)will be able to follow it in from jacksonville(about 2hrs up I-95 form...
  22. Re: Pick/plectrum or finger, what do you use?

    when learning new chords i use my thumb and index finger,very similar to guitar strumming.when i play along w/tapes i strum,it doesn't over power and sounds actually not bad at all.when doing tabs i...
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    Re: wondering about getting an upgrade

    ahh the sweet song of the "up grade siren" i too have heard her call and have fallen under her spell. i started with a used 90$ fender almost a year ago.i up graded to a Kentucky KM140,from there to...
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    Re: Women with Mandolins

    yum-pin yim-in-eee,by gollee...hoosker-do!
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    Re: My new Northfield NF-F5M!

    nice,very nice.
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