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    Re: Perfect Fest Vehicles?

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    I added this to my Highlander hybrid, used a EcoFlow/solar combo, plug in fridge. I spent 6 weeks on the road, camped at festivals and national parks, stayed in hotels when we needed some...
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    Re: String width at the bridge

    John- Just got a Northfield flattop octave, 48mm at the bridge, very comfortable. I hope you're doing well!
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    Re: Gilchrist "Current builds" page

    Check the back of #780, amazing!
    http://www.gilchristmandolins.com/780/
  4. Re: Thile and Grier at The Prism Coffeehouse, 2002

    One thing about that weekend, Chris and David were both teaching at the Roanoke workshop, the next morning after playing until 1am at the Prism, probably 1:45 drive from C'ville, Chris was propped...
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    Re: Very Fresh Gilchrist Model 1

    Here's a couple of photos, the case color is quite nice.
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    Re: Very Fresh Gilchrist Model 1

    I'll fess up. Mine came Wednesday and I'm really enjoying getting to know it. The neck profile is very, very much like my F. That's two for Virginia!
  7. Sticky: Re: Invitation for users to use their real name

    RCC546 to Bob Caldwell

    Thanks!
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    Re: Calton - A or F?

    Don, I'm on the Ajr list also and I opted for the F insert. My old Calton would fit an F2, a Flatiron F and a Collings A, so it is a very flexible case.

    Bob Caldwell
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    Re: Sad news to report

    Like many people on this board, I owe Butch a lot for starting a total beginner on the right path. His patience and encouragement kept me playing through the frustrating times. I first met Butch at...
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    From my experience, it's worth the wait and the...

    From my experience, it's worth the wait and the price. I spent 3 1/2 years on the waiting list, and I've had the instrument for just under 3 years. It gives me nothing but pleasure and I would pay...
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    Thanks for all the reports. Did anyone try the...

    Thanks for all the reports. Did anyone try the '29 Fern from Elderly? I've been curious for some first hand accounts. HELOCs are a dangerous thing.
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    I've had an Old Wave Oval since June and have...

    I've had an Old Wave Oval since June and have also been trying different strings. I didn't like the D'Addario flatwounds, J74's are sort of ok, but I currently use JS74's. They reduce the brassy...
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    Scotti, I have been having the same thing with my...

    Scotti, I have been having the same thing with my fretting hand. After about a month of not playing (I cheated, but not much) and immobilizing my arm at night, the tingling is almost gone and I'm...
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    #546

    #546
  15. Thread: Tanyards

    by Bob Caldwell
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    Just a heads up, Butch Robins, Mike Compton and...

    Just a heads up, Butch Robins, Mike Compton and Dave Grier are playing at the Prism in Charlottesville, VA on January 21st. I think I'll get to hear a pretty interesting live rendition of Tanyards....
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    As I remember the story from Steve at SPGMA last...

    As I remember the story from Steve at SPGMA last year, the D log was named for a drunk at a bar, who when Steves' tonewood guy was lamenting the lack of old maple, turned him on to this log. Now,...
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    With the warning about the Flowerpot logo last...

    With the warning about the Flowerpot logo last year, the PRS case, and the new price/distribution policy it does have a certain odor. They seem to have the legal and financial resources to intimidate...
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    Scott, is it possible that Darth Henry wants to...

    Scott, is it possible that Darth Henry wants to defend the Florentine shape?
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    Peter, It was on consignment from me at Cotten. I...

    Peter, It was on consignment from me at Cotten. I also have the '23 H-2, Flatiron Octave and a '48 00-17 with Kim. I bought the F-2 from Gruhn in 1998(I think). It was in very good shape except for...
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    Peter, It is a beauty, and it really hurt to sell...

    Peter, It is a beauty, and it really hurt to sell it. It actually has that wonderful full and sweet oval sound. Enjoy it!
    Bob
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    Matt will be teaching week 2 at Nashcamp this...

    Matt will be teaching week 2 at Nashcamp this year. Eight people only, 5 days, and student perfomance at the Station Inn. It's a blast.
    Bob Caldwell
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