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    Re: Buy a beater or build a kit?

    I really enjoyed working on an IV/ Saga kit, and ended up with a good sounding, playing, and looking instrument. I think you can get a kit that allows you to make an oval hole. You would also end up...
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    Re: Dubova Mandolin #21 + "hello"

    That looks great!
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    My first IV/ Saga kit build

    I finished my first kit build, and thought I would post a few pictures of my newbie effort. I used 5 or so coats of true oil with no stain. the wood has a couple of blemishes, but I really like the...
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    Re: Zero Fret... Pros and cons?

    I agree. I have a lower end 70s Washburn (made in Japan) with a zero fret, and have often wondered why they aren't used more. It is a great playing and sounding mandolin. It seems like even if they...
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    Re: My Two Point Mandolin

    I love the natural wood finish!
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    Re: Mandolin Set-up E-Book by Rob Meldrum

    Thank you Mr. Meldrum for this e-book! This is a great help! Very useful.
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    Re: The time has come....

    For your budget you can get a custom made Shawnee Creek or Morris A style, or maybe even a few other builders. That is the direction I would go/ have gone.
  8. Re: Why haven't I done this before!? (speed beveled a pick)

    It took me about 10 minutes, not hours, and I already had the abrasives and a 25 cent pick. Also to buy a pre-beveled pick I have to pay shipping and wait the time for a pick to be shipped since...
  9. Re: Why haven't I done this before!? (speed beveled a pick)

    I thought I would compare my newly beveled pick to another of my favorites, a fender heavy triangle. Here are a few general observations I have noticed with the disclaimer that others experiences...
  10. Why haven't I done this before!? (speed beveled a pick)

    I finally modified a pick by rounding the tips and adding a speed bevel. It really made a huge difference! I didn't really care for the pick before (Dunlop 1.14 tortex), and now it is my favorite....
  11. Thread: If you had $1000

    by CarlT
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    Re: If you had $1000

    I just received an F style from him, and I really like it. He is good to work with also. He has a waiting list that is several months long, so if you need something soon that may be an issue.
  12. Thread: If you had $1000

    by CarlT
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    Re: If you had $1000

    I would look into a Shawnee Creek A style or double point from Mike Holmes. His F styles are a little more than $1000.
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