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Can you put the soft case through the clothes dryer? That would take care of that problem. How long do bedbugs and their offspring live? Could you isolate the mandolin in a garbage bag, or someplace...

My G string rings especially when I hit my E. If I'm playing a tune, there is a low ringing on the G string. Drives me nuts. I'm finding it more so with new strings like Elixer's, not as much with...

I had issues as well several years ago where they would not honor my claim. They also said that the guitar I sent was poorly packed even though it was packed better than the way that they recommend....

One of the guys in my band has a Gil that has an extremely loud chop. Seriously hurts my ears if I'm facing him.

If you want to get a decent upright, I'd recommend a Thompson bass from String Emporium in Arizona. Thompson's are very similar to Shen, and I believe the company was started by ex-Shen employees....

With Peghead Nation, you can switch between instructors any time you want. With Artistworks, you can't change. Sharon Gilchrist, Joe Walsh, and Mike Compton are all great instructors.

I am in the same boat. I play in a bluegrass band where all of the other members are talented, good looking 20-ish year olds. Totally deflating when we get done with a gig and a bunch of good looking...

Stevenson is canceled. Only festival Left is bluegrass from the forest in Shelton, which is scheduled to happen now in September. Even winter grass was canceled for next year.

Just go to Monroe camp. Both Kimball and Duff will be there and you can try out their instruments.

Whoops, yeah 2021.

Sounds like Wintergrass 2020 is being called off. With everything being canceled for the summer, I was hoping something like Wintergrass, which is nine months away, would be spared.

The 4th Gen Artist series are really great mandos.

I played along with some of the tunes tonight. It was fun. It does get some of the chords wrong on some songs. I want to say on songs like Old Daingerfield and Itzbin Reel to name a few. But all in...

I have the honor of playing in a band with this guy. He's a great player. Here's his take on a Christmas classic. Hope you enjoy.

https://youtu.be/R_1IDIbszKc

I have several friends who find relief with CBD oil.

Realizing of course that we all buy and sell our instruments for various reasons. The last two posts note having HAD great Gibsons. Why did you sell them?

I've heard that the post-flood Gibsons are supposed to be the best. Is that true? How do they compare to the Nashville mandos?

Anybody have any experience with these?

Happy birthday Gail.

Their latest model is now starting at $7500. Wow. Something I've learned, and it's proven to me year after year, it's not the mando, it's the player. We have a festival in Washington State every May...

I got one for Christmas. How do you place them in a mandolin case. It comes with a clip, but I'm not sure what to do with the clip. Do you use the clip? Just let the unit free float around the...

Anybody seen or played the used Artist at the Mandolin Store? Thoughts?

I currently play a Hester. Great traditional mandolin. Had thought about selling it as it's really more mandolin than I need, considering my ability. But I might just keep it and add another mando to...

While you are right, that is that this subject comes up every year, and it is your right, as everyone's to express opinions, I always considered this a safe place. I felt you were being harsh on...

First of all, thank you for all the work that you do on this site. I love the Cafe. But your response to Ivan is kinda harsh. Other folks, including those who are IBMA members have similar feelings....