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    Re: Who's played a Loar?

    I've played over a dozen different Loars. My favorite ,however, has been a 27 Fern. It had all the cut one should have. The wood was definitely Loarish and Gibson said it was a Loar body most...
  2. Thread: spbgma

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    Re: spbgma

    Will miss pickin at and with you
  3. Thread: spbgma

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    Re: spbgma

    Wouldn't miss it. I enjoy the jamming and meeting old friends.
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    Re: Elderly Instruments

    As already stated, deal with confidence with Elderly. I, too, am a long time and repeat customer. I think the entire staff mirror the integrity of Stan Werbin. Nuff said. I notice there are no...
  5. Re: Free Matt Flinner CDs - 100th Music du Jour performance

    Add me for the Cd draw
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    jam in Orlando, Fl.

    I was in Orlando last weekend and looked for some bluegrass music. The Cafe talked of a jam in Mt. Dora but the thread was 3 years old. I have a new grandson so we will be back soon. Anyone know...
  7. Thread: spbgma

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    Re: spbgma

    See you there Joe.
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    Re: My New Master Model

    I had one myself and it was a great mandolin, regardless of the price. Mine was an 80's model that resurfaced here on the cafe a couple years ago. Enjoy.
  9. Re: Who's attending the 6th Annual Bill Monroe Mandolin Camp?

    As they say, been there and done that. I can't remember if it was the 2nd or 3rd year but I still have the T shirt. It was a good time and I really enjoyed the jam sessions in the evening. I was...
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    Re: Spann's Guide To Gibson 1902-1941

    The un-mentioned thing thus far is how will the new dating effect pricing and valuation, especially, for the 26-27 Ferns that now show shipping dates of 28-29. Anyone in the know care to opine?
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    Re: I'm looking for a Calton mandolin/violin case

    Me too. Please forward if you get an extra offer or one you do not like
  12. Thread: Danny Roberts?

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    Re: Danny Roberts?

    Joe, I just want to agree with your post. Also, I have seen Danny encourage young players and just generally be nice and friendly to them. I have seen other artists who won't take the time with...
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    Re: Silakowski contact info

    I also have John's Telephone #. Contact me by email at dr.dusty@mchsi.com
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    Re: lacquer, varnish or polish - how can 'ya tell?

    What about a black light to determine varnish or no?
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    Re: Where to go in Louisville, KY?

    First quality is a great stop. Also, you might try Guitar Emporium on Bardstown Road. There are a lot of eating places up and down the street nearby the Emporium. The last few times I've been...
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    Re: Shipping in winter

    As an additional comment, I often have to travel with several people which necessitates the instruments traveling in the trunk or an equiptment trailer. When the weather is cold, or really as a...
  17. Thread: Un signed Loars

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    Re: Un signed Loars

    Big Joe, did you notice Mike Edgerton's comment about the white binding on the "true ferns". Josh might be interested in reading this.
  18. Re: What is the best mandolin somebody handed you to play

    I played Tom's Loar at SPBGMA as well as Danny Robert's Loar. I also have played Mark Royal's 29 Fern that has to be up there with the best. I didn't get to play it, but the best sounding mandolin...
  19. Thread: Spbgma

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    Re: Spbgma

    Got here last night (Thurs.) to beat the snow. I wandered in late to the entry-way jam and got to play a very nice '24 Loar. It's always fun to try another fine mandolin in a jam. Generally, most...
  20. Thread: Spbgma

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    Re: Spbgma

    I'll be there from Fri. morning on. Looking forward to seeing Big Joe, Steverino, and all other cafe'rs. If you want to jam and do bluegrass 24/7, it's the place to be.
  21. Thread: Daley

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    Re: Daley

    Good mandolin, good builder, still a joy to play. Warning, unless you want to continue suffering from MAS, don't get a Daley. It is a definite cure. I am fortunate to live within 100 miles of...
  22. Re: Austin Clark/Sim Daley bluegrass mandos...opinions?

    I can't comment on the Clark but will recommend Sim for a build. I got the tone I wanted. Sim did some adjustments on the tone after I played it in the white. Also, I asked for a neck that would...
  23. Thread: Visit to Rosine

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    Re: Visit to Rosine

    How about a little more? The house is Charlie's. The other pics aren't historic but just added to the experience.
  24. Thread: Visit to Rosine

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    Re: Visit to Rosine

    You are all welcome. I really enjoyed the visit and talking to Darrell. He opened the house up for us and really treated us right. I could almost hear the foxhounds......
  25. Thread: Visit to Rosine

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    Re: Visit to Rosine

    You can tap on the image for a larger view. My best friend and wife shares this love of bluegrass and makes life fun.
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