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  1. Re: Stephen Perry updates, shop running again, located N. Va.

    Yes, but to be fair, his service was for a good while a hot item on the Cafe and folks may be trying to refind him for a new instrument. That said, we should be mindful of our internet savvy and...
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    Re: Whiskey barrel octave mandolin

    I agree, this thing's only hope is as a really loud plugged in OM. Ideally really really loud and really distorted.

    Somewhere there's a buyer for that. It just ain't me!

    Jamie
  3. Thread: Hello All!

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    Re: Hello All!

    Welcome to the cafe! Have fun and ask away!

    Jamie
  4. Re: what's a good case for an F-style Mando...

    That depends a lot on your needs. Do you need a flight case (Carlton) if not, save the money. If the TKL case is working better get another one of those. If your house isn't humidified a good case...
  5. Thread: Paris swing

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    Re: Got me one Re: Paris swing

    Enjoy your new Paris Swing!

    Jamie
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    Re: Andy Statman's son has passed

    May his memory be a blessing. I'm very sorry for their loss.

    Jamie
  7. Re: What are the chances that a moderately-priced mandolin sounds

    My perspective, My custom mandolin sounds way better in more skilled hands than mine when I play it. What are the chances that if you're playing a moderately priced mandolin that it will sound like...
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    Re: Happy Birthday - Django Reinhardt

    A good day yo rewatch the Triplets of Bellville as Django is cameoed in the opening sequence.

    Jamie
  9. Re: Article: Anonymous Donor Enters into Agreement with CBA Lendi

    Thank you to the donor. That's a wonderful program to support.

    Jamie
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    Re: Best Budget Mandolin? Advice.

    The best budget mandolin comes from a shop that will do a proper set up so you don't have to spend almost the purchase price again on a quality set up.

    I am a fan of inexpensive mandolins for...
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    Re: Big Muddy MW-11 in Cincinnati

    Every new Mid Mo / Big Muddy mandolin I have handled has been a delight. I have some models that have tonal qualities I like better than others but, if I were to handed any of them I would be happy....
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    Re: Mando (and why to quit callin it that...)g

    Some of this conversation makes me think of how I like to make my kids CRAZY by over enunciating lyrics when I sing rap music (like Public Enemy) where I know every word to every song on like 4...
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    Re: Happy Birthday - Dan Beimborn

    Hope you have a great birthday, Dan!
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    Re: AI chat for music, is it any good? ChatGPT?

    I'm now making it a policy not to interact with posts on social medias that use AI to generate artwork. It's just too much stealing from actual artists. My company now has a AI interface to help...
  15. Re: Appreciation Post for the Mandolin World (not the store)

    Welcome to the Cafe.

    Jamie
  16. Thread: Double NMD

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    Re: Double NMD

    I love how you can hear the tonal differences between those builds so easily. Those are great looking and sounding.

    Jamie
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    Re: NMD... hopefully today!

    Very Nice! Thanks for playing that.

    Jamie
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    Re: Overthinking tone

    A flat top and an arch top especially if they have different hole configurations and neck body joins will sound different even to beginner ears. You can noticeably change your instruments sound with...
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    Re: NMD... hopefully today!

    Nice! When I was first looking for my first instrument I was interested in an inexpensive Marcus Martini Blue finished one. Not NEARLY as pretty as yours. While I'm really not an Elvis Fan, you...
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    Re: Locking your mandolin case

    I've never locked one. I bet I could pick one with a paperclip in a hot minute. I sure hold onto those stupid keys like they were iPhone boxes!

    Jamie
  21. Thread: First Post

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    Re: First Post

    Welcome to the Cafe! Feel free to ask questions. They've all been asked and answered before but often fresh responses are helpful, too.

    Jamie
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    Re: Hello Everyone. New Guy Here

    Hello and Welcome to the Cafe!

    Jamie
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    Re: God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen

    Nice!

    Jamie
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    Re: Overthinking tone

    As a perpetual beginner, I'll say tone quests for beginners are often a fools errand. In the space of beginner instruments and I might even plop the Eastman 305 in there, Mostly what you're after is...
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    Re: RIP Frank Ford

    What a loss. My sincere condolences to his family and friends. I never met him nor visited his shop but, he site was a fantastic resource for so many of us.

    Jamie
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