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    Re: Best way to test preamp sounds at home?

    I use a TC Wiretap pedal to record a short snippet and then put it on repeat. Then I can try different effects, preamps, PA/mixer settings, locations in rooms, etc with a standard reference, and can...
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    Re: Chris Thile's Acousticamp 2024

    I attended last year and it was AMAZING. I'm super-bummed that the timing doesn't work for me this year, otherwise I'd go again in a heartbeat.

    Have a great time!
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    Re: Amp simulator pedals

    I use a Strymon Iridium, which strikes the right balance of features and ease of use for me.
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    Re: Yet Another CF Mandolin?

    My pre-order was placed on 11/1/23 and I also received the survey on 1/25/24, and then my invoice for full payment arrived on 1/26/24.

    I'm happy to see a photo of the carbon timber material is now...
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    Re: D'Adarrio humidipak with Big Mon

    I've had no problems keeping my humidifiers, either humidipaks or other types, in the storage compartments of my mandolin and guitar cases. In cases where the compartment is too small, I leave them...
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    Re: 1948 Martin 000-28 on ShopGoodwill

    If you're in the market for a "Martin Brown Portable Right Handed 4 String Musical Acoustic Guitar" you might score a deal on this:

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    Re: Two Stellar Northfields At Dusty Strings

    I haven't been to Dusty Strings (yet...looking forward to visiting in a couple of months) but want to give another shoutout to the instruments that Northfield is crafting. I just got an Artist 5-bar...
  8. Re: Who sells a Flat-top Guitar-body Octave?

    They have a 24.5" scale so that's likely a non-starter, but Scott Baxendale and his team do conversions of old Kay guitars to mandocellos (also can be tuned as an octave). When available, they are in...
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    Re: Wide Nut Fever?

    As someone coming from guitar, I find my El Rey electric mandolin, with its 1-3/32" neck width at the nut, more difficult to play compared to my other mandolins, which are all wide nut at 1-3/16"....
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    Re: Phantom power DI box?

    The Fishman Platinum Pro checks all of your boxes except running on phantom power. But it can run on a 9v battery, if that helps with convenience.
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    Re: Looking for wireless solution...

    I'm using the Sennheiser XSW-D instrument set because I go from my instrument to a DI (LR Baggs Voiceprint) which has 1/4" and XLR outs, but they have a pedalboard version that that has a 1/4"...
  12. Re: My visit to Northfield Mandolins and Elderly Instruments

    Thanks for your collaboration on the Artist models. I've had my new 5-bar (Italian top, one-piece back, tortoise binding, wide nut) for about a week now and love it. It's very apparent how much you...
  13. Re: My visit to Northfield Mandolins and Elderly Instruments

    I'm sitting here with my new Northfield Artist 5-bar w/ Italian top (see my post above) that arrived yesterday. I also have a varnish-finished Collings MF5 and am admittedly a huge Collings fan with...
  14. Re: My visit to Northfield Mandolins and Elderly Instruments

    I haven't had the pleasure of visiting the Northfield shop, but couldn't resist a 5-bar Artist model (Italian top, tortoise binding, wide nut) that was included in a recent email when they made a...
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    Re: DI for K&K pickup?

    I recently got the Baggs Voiceprint DI to use with my Collings MF w/ K&K. I like being able to use their Voiceprint/IR technology to temper the sound of the pickup and bring the tone back to its more...
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    Re: Vintage Instruments music shop, Philly

    They are my local shop and I've purchased 3 guitars from them. Top-notch folks to do business with!
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    Re: Fusion Gig Bags

    I have the Fusion double baritone/bass ukulele bag, and currently it's set up for a mandola on one side and mandolin on the other. The movable padding makes it easy to configure for a particular...
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    Re: Free Waterloo Mandolin

    Great idea; thanks for your work towards making this happen!
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    Re: Best live gig setup for mandolin/guitar

    It's not inexpensive, but check out the Felix preamp/blender by Grace Design.
  20. Thread: Strap Locks

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    Re: Strap Locks

    I recently ran across this $20 gizmo that lets you use a Schaller-type strap lock along with a 1/4" jack. It seems well made and like it will work as promised, and I'm looking forward to trying it...
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