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I have put a layer of silicone caulk on mine in the past. Not an issue now, but worked great at the time. Just scrapes off if you don't like it or need it anymore. And, a small tube of caulk at...

Boy! It's been a long, long time since I've been on here . . .

I'd like to tap into the wealth of bluegrass/old-timey knowledge here and find a song for my dad. When he was in the Marine Corps...

Nugget, Nugget, Nugget, Nugget

Great show! I was very surprised that he talked as much as he did. His playing was incredible as expected on his Giacomel mandolin. The axe had a deep, woody sound. Although I have most of his...

Off to see the Dawg tonight at Troy Savings Bank Music Hall! Can't wait! Haven't had the pleasure of seeing him, yet. I'm hoping to get inspired to play again. Maybe I'll see some of you there ....

FWIW, I always thought it was: "I couldn't care less"?

MD/General Surgeon-in-training (i.e. i wear pajamas to work everyday!) Love it! Thought there were more physicians on this board?

good thread, mandopirate.

looks like i'd better pull out my surfing music CD. there were a few suggestions for this "genre".

"wish you were here"--that's a good one i've been meaning to work...

john,
for what it's worth, when i was first starting out i did something similar. #however, instead of putting the chord diagram for every chord, i just made a key with the chord diagram in the...

my mom is looking to possibly buy an autoharp so she can play along with my dad and i as we play mandolin and guitar. i've only ever heard the autoharp with mandolin on grisman's "dawg duos" CD. it...

of course, there are some great recordings by members of the cafe at the Mandolin Project site, too!

fiddlingdan,

check out my web-site below to see how to join. you basically just need to sign up with yahoo and join the group there. this is mainly so you can vote in the monthly poll and upload...

why don't we learn Old Joe Clark for January 2007 since only one ambitious soul recorded it so far. it's a good classic that everyone should know. for the February song i'll set up a poll as usual.
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hey guys, thanks for the renewed enthusiasm. i own the Mandolin Project (MP) site, but have let it fall to the way side over the past year due to other life priorities. i've got a little more time...

not exactly in middletown, but very much worth a visit:

Grey Fox Bluegrass Festival in ancramdale, ny. #that's 78.01 miles away according to mapquest.com.

craig

oops. forgot to say it's july...

fendoman,

i got the price for the varnish finish off the Weber site under "Options and Prices". i hope i've misinterpreted it somehow?

cheers,

craig

thanks for the replies!

fendoman and mandomonium, i like the finish you guys have on your tops. what is it called (i.e. antique, natural, sunburst)?

scott, i checked out the pricing for varnish...

looking to order a Yellowstone. would like to see customizations you've made and hear why. any thing you would change about your Weber?

craig

oops you're right! it's up now.

craig

I've added a group page at You Tube for our project. #Now we can do video recordings of our monthly tunes! #Plus, it won't take up any space on our Mandolin Project server. #So, break out your...

JetAudio is freeware available at www.zdnet.com. i use it to convert all types of audio files to mp3 or wav. it'll probably do it for you. you may have to convert it to wav first. it's free anyway,...

can anyone recommend a music shop in the area that would have a good selection of mandolins and autoharps?

beanbass,

wow! #just got around to listening to your "Fishin' Hole" recording. #great stuff. #that was alot of fun to listen to. #nice use of all the instruments--well rounded. #although, i would...

new tunes up in the miscellaneous musings by "jimini_pickit" and "hoffmannia"!

check 'em out . . .

craig

two new versions of forked deer are up. enjoy!

craig