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    Re: Getting used to a thicker pick?

    The thick pick I use on mando is usually an Jim Dunlop Ultex Jazz III which is quite small and has a lot of a point (which I file back and bevel a little) especially compared to the golden gates. ...
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    Re: Getting used to a thicker pick?

    I would have a think about your pick hold. The biggest thing I found when I changed to a thicker pick (and I was going from 0.6 mm guitar picks to ~2 mm) was that I didn't have to squeeze the pick...
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    Re: Tough Audiences

    Everyone's a critic.:grin:

    My dog used to howl everytime i practiced my violin which was a bit of a pain as I was a music major at the time.
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    Re: Neck-through body flat-top

    Wow, that's a fascinating idea. Doesn't look like it'd be much easier than bending conventional sides. I wonder what they sound like.
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    Re: Thumb on back of neck .... Bad habit?

    What's the rest of your arm doing? In particular, does having your thumb there mean that your wrist is straight? Can you achieve a fairly straight wrist with this chord and a different thumb...
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    Re: The Lafferty Mandolin Giveaway

    Yay! Fun to be a part of this sort of thing. Looks like a fine instrument. I'd like to take it home but I won't begrudge some other fortunate person being blessed with a lovely new mando. Enjoy...
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    Re: My first mandolin.

    What a beautiful first instrument! Congrats and welcome mate.
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    Re: The Pocket Mandolin

    Throw a magnetic pickup in that puppy and it'd be sweet! Maybe even a small battery powered headphone amp.

    Very nice work though. Very inventive of you.
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    Re: Fretted violins

    Firstly, ew! But if you must then I'm not going to stop you.

    Secondly, they don't seem to have any sort of compensation on the bridge which would mean that often, though playing fretted notes,...
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    Re: Any in Australia?

    Check out http://www.mandolinsinbrisbane.org/links.htm for a few.

    I don't think there is much. Might have to organise your own jam session in your own area.

    Best of luck mate.
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    Re: Aussie in Mandobird land

    What styles do you like mate? Are you wanting to play Jazz standards? Bluegrass? You could check out the lessons and songs on this website. Herehttp://www.mandolincafe.com/lessons.html or...
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    Re: Tell me about this banjo mandolin

    Slim Dusky indeed!

    Unfortunately I had to give this one back as I've now returned to Brissy. But thanks all for your help. I'll have to give the old bloke a call and let him know and see how...
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    Re: Be Honest-- Cafe Time vs. Mando Time?

    I'm more concerned that I'm on here now when I should be writing this assignment and it's getting quite early in the morning :grin:
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    Re: Danelectro effects and pedals

    The Dano pedal I have (chorus) has been very reliable although not the sound I was going for at the time I bought it but that's not their fault :redface:
    It gets used a little bit now when I don't...
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    Re: ain't gonna' eat out my heart anymore

    Thanks Bill,
    I've really been enjoying this series of recordings. Great tone from your mando and really nice vocals in every vid so far. Keep it up :D
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    Re: making a bone nut

    You might find this thread helpful. I got some good advice here :grin:
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    Re: List of Common Cafe Abbreviations

    NFI=No Financial Interest
    FWIW=For What It's Worth

    Good stuff all.
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    Re: Just won tickets to see Lúnasa!!

    My sis brought me back an album of theirs when she did a trip to Ireland. You're one lucky bloke! Awesome stuff on every track :grin:
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    Re: Jim Dunlop Stubby

    I can get quite good tone with the stubby pics, but big stubby is more comfortable. It depends on your mando, strings etc. I'm liking Dunlop Ultex at the moment. The Stubby, Gel and Ultex pics are...
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    Re: economando crop

    thankyou
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    Re: economando crop

    So what's the idea behind the "economando"? They look stunning! :grin: Are they a cheaper version of your normal build? Different woods?
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    Re: Flat wounds on an A-Jr

    Are you saying they are similar or that you like the sound of both?
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    Re: What song was #1 on the day you were born.

    Very sad, but in Aus - Footloose - Kenny Loggins
    USA - Let’s Hear It For The Boy - Deniece Williams
    Brit - The Reflex - Duran Duran

    I must say, not my favourite decade generally. I can handle...
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    Re: Do You Check This Site Daily?

    Probably almost everyday, and often more. Really enjoy all the information and comeraderie and that I have a place to share some of my knowledge and experience as well :grin:
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    Re: What a great gig-play in public

    Kids can be the most appreciative listeners! I recently had the opportunity to play several different instruments at church services over a number of weeks (Mando, Uke, violin, guitar, drums). ...
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