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    Re: Mandolin Gender

    This is an challenge for English which doesn't gender nouns. My practice is to let people do what they want. I don't really use gendered pronouns for my instruments nor proper names. I don't name...
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    Re: Mando or banjo

    [QUOTE=Charlie Bernstein;1935897]ITM?

    Irish Traditional Music. I prefer it to bluegrass, ;)
  3. Re: AI and music: Billie Eilish, Sheryl Crow and Jon Bon Jovi

    Never mistake how each new technology that may be intended for benign reasons is quickly weaponized. AI images from earlier just this year with terrible anatomy and almost Wes Anderson dreamy color...
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    Re: And another...

    Beautiful!

    Jamie
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    Re: Picks of wood and other materials

    For sure, there are so many flavors of picks out there. Pick material and thickness (along with technique) along with string material and gauges are the easiest way to get a different tone out of any...
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    Re: Mando or banjo

    I think if you're really wanting to play Irish Traditional Music the tenor banjo may be more versatile and the finger stretching and string tensions more similar to a guitar. I love the mandolin for...
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    Re: Silk Mando Bag Used Inside the Case

    Yeah, it's odd. in garments, silk is considered moisture wicking and breathable. Seems like the opposite of a vapor barrier that would hold moisture within itself or prevent moisture from moving...
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    Re: Silk Mando Bag Used Inside the Case

    My rectangular Eastman case has a blankie. I've never seen a bag. I can't imagine how a silk bag helps further control humidity in a case. If the case has a good seal that should be sufficient. A...
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    Re: Current state of the art flat top mandolin

    Gorgeous!
  10. 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
  12. Thread: Hello All!

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    Re: Hello All!

    Welcome to the cafe! Have fun and ask away!

    Jamie
  13. 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...
  14. 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
  16. 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
  18. 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...
  24. Re: Appreciation Post for the Mandolin World (not the store)

    Welcome to the Cafe.

    Jamie
  25. 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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