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Congrats on a Kimble - they are fantastic mandos. One thought to consider with the new Mandolin - have you been playing more than usual? I ask because I just acquired a new dreadnaught which I am...

I have a blonde Kimble that looks identical to the one currently in the classifieds. I bought it a couple years ago from the original owner - it is a 2008. It is a beast - very easy to play and...

I have a 2015 Duff F5 and a 2008 Kimble A5. My thoughts are:
Duff has a sweeter, rounder tone - projects less possibly. can be nice and dry, especially with monels it does everything I want in a...

My Paul Duff #200. Part of that has to do with getting to know Paul himself, but mostly the feel of the mando, the incredible wood selection and the fact it keeps getting better. Here are a few...

here is an idea...Talk to your builder and if you decide to go with less expensive tuners, ask for a brand that is an exact fit for the waverly (I think stew-mac are). That way, if you feel the need...

Keep in mind Mike's course is a journey from early Monroe all they way through Monroe's musical progression. It is helpful to keep this in mind as Monroe style playing builds on a library of licks...

Yep - I have and will likely do it again. Although not a professional (or even a great amateur) playing music is my #1 joy in this world outside of friends and family. I know many people who spend...

Hard to believe that no one has mentioned Ronnie McCoury yet!! For me it was Ronnie, Monroe and Compton. Plus a bunch of good local talent.

I have two caltons - one older Canadian one and one new Austin model. I also have a Presto and I can state that either of the Caltons is much better. The leather handle is uncomfortable, the...

I have bought and sold enough great instruments over the years I often think I should open a store. But it always creates some anxiety selling an instrument you know is top notch and well cared for...

i really like Compton's and Joe's Walsh's Peghead courses and have subscribed since day one. I have used other online interactive courses where you can send a video for feedback and did not like...

@ Don & Russ - I've likely seen you there and been in some courses and Jams together (David from Iowa). I missed last year but have been to every other going back to the last couple at Owensboro. I...

Exactly $4000 with the Calton case. Not sure if that reflects the market or not - I think it is actually low for this caliber of a varnished mandolin with a calton case that looks like it just came...

Been wanting a good A model to supplement my main Duff F (#200 - super sweet!). Kimbles, Duffs, were of primary interest and I had not seen any used for a while so I thought I would look at Reverb...

Thanks to everyone who contributed to this thread. I am facing this scenario (small full tear in the rotator cuff- surgeon says it will just get worse and it's been 18 months) and I am most bummed...

Paul also told me the bushings are okay to leave, however I do like the idea of limiting the amount of distance that post can deflect (bend) before it contacts the bushing. However the biggest...

Sshhh...it's Saturday everyone's sleeping in🙂

Thank you both! These are also going on a Duff F (#200). This is the best mandolin I've ever owned (i've had some good ones) and the GA tuners don't quite do it justice.

Hey all - Sorry for asking something that has been discussed ad nauseam, however I cannot seem to find a direct answer to this question: Will the additional .010 inch of space in the inner diameter...

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So I had the opportunity to meet Craig and his tattoo last year at Compton's Monroe camp. The picture does not do this justice - it is truly amazing work. Great subject matter and Craig is the...

Hey Josh - You can expect your new Duff to open up - especially in the mid-range - which will balance out the bottom end and make overall more dynamic. Maybe it will even seem louder. Paul...

The majority if not all the cuts on Skaggs & Rice. In the liner notes Ricky thanks Dawg for the use of his mandolin - I assume that it is Crusher. I don't think all cuts use the same mando - but...

So time and pressure occurs with every mandolin but not all mandolins have sinking tops- even well seasoned ones. There has to be another variable involved. I can see how given the random nature of...

So to your point about the imperfections in fit and finish - when I first received my Duff I had several reservations that really made me consider rejecting it. Some examples - This was my first...