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  1. Thanks for the links. It looks like the...

    Thanks for the links.

    It looks like the sbeom's are indeed hard to come by. I sure am glad I made that impulsive buy on ebay. I got a great deal.

    Anybody have one of those coil-tapped-humbucker...
  2. I think I got lucky and bought a custom made...

    I think I got lucky and bought a custom made Solid Body Electric Mandolin on ebay with a maple top like a Les Paul and neck through construction. Sustain is awesome!

    Since my purchase in July I...
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    These are the few and imho only signicant words...

    These are the few and imho only signicant words in your post:
    [/I]"...in my opinion, are a different story..."
    [U]

    I have owned too many Gibson and Epiphone instruments to recount in this short...
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    Not true! Trinity College and all the Saga...

    Not true!

    Trinity College and all the Saga Products are excellent quality.

    http://www.mandolincafe.net/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/mandosmiley.gif
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    Piece of JUNK! I'd save my money for a Trinity...

    Piece of JUNK! I'd save my money for a Trinity College, an excellent instrument.

    Fit & Finish on Celtic Star is very poor. The electronics are ok but you can't make a silk purse out of a sow's ear...
  6. I put some light mando strings on my OM. No...

    I put some light mando strings on my OM. No problem with the length of strings but the light strings may be too light. Think I'll try the mediums from www.webstrings.com next time.
    ...
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    A Solid Body Electric Octave Mandolin has become...

    A Solid Body Electric Octave Mandolin has become a staple on my recordings of all strings of music since the strings on an Octave Mandolin are flexible enough for bends.

    I also find that an Octave...
  8. It appears that the standard mandolin strings...

    It appears that the standard mandolin strings will fit on my Octave Mandolin. I certainly hope this is the case because I can buy standard mandolin strings at $2.74 a set at www.webstrings.com...
  9. Thanks all 4 all the useful info!...

    Thanks all 4 all the useful info! http://www.mandolincafe.net/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/mandosmiley.gif

    Actually I am asking re: a solid body electric om with string through construction. It uses...
  10. sound without a wound string?...

    sound without a wound string? http://www.mandolincafe.net/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/mandosmiley.gif
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    thanks

    thanks
  12. Thread: April workshop

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    Am I correct in thinking that the same skills and...

    Am I correct in thinking that the same skills and tools that you would use to make an Octave Mandolin could be used in making a acoustic guitar from a kit?
    ...
  13. Thread: April workshop

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    Am I correct in thinking that the same skills and...

    Am I correct in thinking that the same skills and tools that you would use to make an Octave Mandolin could be used in making a acoustic guitar from a kit?

    ...
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    No, ebay actually. Dolly's Uncle Bill is a...

    No, ebay actually.

    Dolly's Uncle Bill is a Kentucky Mando Dealer so he could probably get Trinity College Octave Mandolins but I didn't want to wait and $430 new w/ HSC seemed like a good deal to...
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    Does England sell kits?

    Does England sell kits?
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    The band is Naomi & the Wood Brothers. Both Naomi...

    The band is Naomi & the Wood Brothers. Both Naomi and Rickey Wood have custom made England Mandolins. They look and sound GREAT! http://www.mandolincafe.net/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/mandosmiley.gif
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    I got mine for $430 w/HS case but I would say YES...

    I got mine for $430 w/HS case but I would say YES it is worth $450+ w/o the case. http://www.mandolincafe.net/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/mandosmiley.gif
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    Where can I get an Allan Tailpiece for my Trinity...

    Where can I get an Allan Tailpiece for my Trinity College Octave Mandolin? http://www.mandolincafe.net/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/mandosmiley.gif
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    I know it is an Asian made instrument but it is...

    I know it is an Asian made instrument but it is as good or better than anything that I have seen mass produced in the US.

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  20. Octave Mandolin and standard mando same. As a...

    Octave Mandolin and standard mando same.

    As a guitar player turned Mandolin player, I LOVE the Octave Mandolin, much more versatile. You can do bends, slides, have twice as much range, really more...
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    George is very knowledgeable. How could he not...

    George is very knowledgeable.

    How could he not be. He was taught by Chet Atkins (Chet's nephew has all his guitar, btw), Roy Acuff and Bill Monroe.

    But his knowledge does not come cheap. If you...
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    Saw a post to that effect on Harmony-Central....

    Saw a post to that effect on Harmony-Central. http://www.mandolincafe.net/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/mandosmiley.gif
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    As a Guitar-Picker turned Mando-Picker, I really...

    As a Guitar-Picker turned Mando-Picker, I really enjoy the Octave Mandolin. http://www.mandolincafe.net/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/mandosmiley.gif
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    The Wood Brothers Wood Brothers Live @...

    The Wood Brothers

    Wood Brothers Live @ Dollywood
  25. Thread: Rhonda vincent!

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    Rhonda needs new management. Last week they...

    Rhonda needs new management.

    Last week they had a picture of her in the Tennessean wearing a green dress.

    She looked like a Punk-Artist-Redux.
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