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haha I take no association to this formidable organization! However, I am a stout participant of this Financial Assistance Program... Matt's college bail out, it should be nationally funded! ;)...

There is no conspiracy! : ) Nor was I forked into choosing this song by him however, he did tell me that I should join the group so alas, here I am!

I've got a 73 'ODE' signed by Bob Givens. Its surely beautiful and sounds even better! Someone will chime in with much more info on this history of these two working together than I know about. ...

Hey John, no worries, I'll be sitting right there next to you!

I'm going to be there. Coming from Bettendorf, Iowa. How about everyone else? What’s everyone else’s familiarity with this type of music? See everyone there!

Matt...

How about Drew Emmit, he quit Leftover Salmon to go solo... Great mando player

Matt http://www.mandolincafe.net/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/mandosmiley.gif

My kid (who I'm logged in as, because he won't keep his hands off my iBook) played Chris' Dude at the Symposium. He said it was the best-sounding mandolin he's every touched -- but I wouldn't regard...

One more thing regarding Gibsons...

I did not see a lot of newer Gibsons at the Symposium. In fact, I only remember four -- three Master Models (and I think two of these belonged to folks who have...

Loars? Our roommate had a '24. It was awesome. I also saw a nice early '40s F5 that looks like Bush's but is of a little later vintage. ...

There was also an outstanding Michael Lewis F there....

Hmmm. Looks like I'm logged in as my kid, Matt. That's not going to stop me!

Mike Romkey here. I was at the Symposium and am not likely to forget it. A life-changing experience. Every day was...

The Monroe accrost the top then ODE down the middle.

Glad to say that I've got a copy! It's up to my par if you ask me. http://www.mandolincafe.net/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/smile.gif

Matt...

Which mando book is the most in depth about chords, rhythm changes, how to chop, ext.

Thanks, http://www.mandolincafe.net/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/mandosmiley.gif

When I ordered stuff it took FOREVER to get there, but sure enough, it eventually came. Defiantly worth the wait.

What does one of these go for anyways? Dale told me he's seen A ODE that were selling for 2500.

Oh, and the nut length is a tiny bit more than an inch. I know, very scientific. http://www.mandolincafe.net/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/blues.gif

Mandolooter-
I think it's doing alright where it is right now http://www.mandolincafe.net/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/wink.gif lol Thought I'd wet your pallet a little more though, here's the back.

Lets see, hopefully it works this time, let me know what you think!

I got my 75’ Givens F back from the shop yesterday and ever since my dad and I have been comparing it to his 51’ Gibson F12 and I got to tell ya, it’s close! I got it for a total steal, 1900, and...

The tailpiece on my 1975 Givens F is broken and I need a new one. The tailpiece itself is ok, but the thing that the strings attach to is broken and I need one that is 3 quarters of an inch down,...

The tailpiece on my 1975 Givens F is broken and I need a new one. The tailpiece itself is ok, but the thing that the strings attach to is broken and I need one that is 3 quarters of an inch down. I...

How do you post picutes? They seam to work on my Mac.

Mandolooter-
What kind of tail piece do you have on your A? That thing gives the mando a clean, sleak, techno, look... http://www.mandolincafe.net/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/laugh.gif

Well I guess we'll just have to see if this works, heres some pictuers. Let me know what you think.

file://localhost/Users/michaelromkey/Desktop/MandoPix/Front-Givens.jpg...

Dale-
We don't make it down your way as much anymore, but I'll let you know if we are. Thanks for the reference, very cool site. The Breedlove is for sale in the classifieds if your interesting I...