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    Very weak A string

    Hi all,
    Just picked up my custom cigar box mandola from the builder. It was a four pole wound pickup. I find when I plug in, the A string is noticeably weaker than the other three. It's tuned C G D...
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    Strings for Cigar Box Mandola

    Hi all,

    Just had a CB Mandola made by a local builder. It has four strings and a 17" scale. I asked for 12,24,34,48 strings. But they seem all little too much for the CBM and maybe my fingers....
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    Strings for Cigar Box Mandola

    Hi all,

    Just had a CB Mandola made by a local builder. It has four strings and a 17" scale. I asked for 12,24,34,48 strings. But they seem all little too much for the CBM and maybe my fingers....
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    Re: Jazzing up 12 bar blues progression

    Okay I'll start there. Thanx
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    Jazzing up 12 bar blues progression

    Where do I begin to add a jazzier feeling to the basic 12 bar blues progression? I was listening to Leon Redbone's version of 'Step It Up and Go', the form is 12 bar but has a definite jazz swing.
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    Re: Best emando for the money

    Not sure what the make of the solid body was. The owner said he paid couple hundred for it, maybe a Kentucky? I did sound like a baby guitar. I think an eight string solid body is more to my taste.
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    Best emando for the money

    I played a four string emando last weekend and it's piqued my interest. I'd like to hear what the group thinks is the best emando for the money.
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    Re: Best 30 watt(ish) Acoustic Amp for Mandolin

    Less than $500, line-out, wall powered (no batteries needed), two channels preferable, don't need effects.
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    Best 30 watt(ish) Acoustic Amp for Mandolin

    Hi all,

    I know there is probably plenty of threads 'bout this. I'm looking to buy the best possible 30 watt(ish) acoustic amplifier.
    Look forward hearing from everyone.

    Ed
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    Re: Book On Setup

    I just tried to contact him about his book and the email bounced back. Anyone know what happened to him?
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    Re: Best Mandolin Capo

    When I use one, I prefer the Planet Waves NS capo. They make the Trio version that they say fits mandolins. I usually buy the guitar one and cut it down to fit.
  12. Thread: K&K Pickups

    by Ed Fowler
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    Re: K&K Pickups

    Thanks for all the thoughts everyone. I've just ordered the internal Twin Spots from Elderly. Looking forward to giving them try.
  13. Thread: K&K Pickups

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    K&K Pickups

    I'm looking at the K&K pups listed on Elderly for my TC Bouzouki. Does anyone know the difference between the Twin Fusion Mandolin pickup and the Twin Spot Internal, besides price?
  14. Thread: EMG B pickup

    by Ed Fowler
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    EMG B pickup

    Has anyone tried EMG's B soundhole pickup for the bouzouki?
  15. Thread: Key Change

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    Key Change

    Hi all,

    If I have a reel in Em, what would be the most dramatic key change for the next tune in the set? Going to G major? Or another minor key?
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    Re: Need some ideas with regards to live sound

    Thanks for the re-affirmation. I do have an EQ on the board. I had been toying with that idea of using it as a boost for solo. Guess I should look further in to that.
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    Need some ideas with regards to live sound

    Hi,

    I don't have an electric but an acoustic with an LR Baggs Radius. When I play live, I've noticed that the volume of the picked notes are not at the same level as the chords. I've been trying a...
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    Feedback buster

    Hi all,

    Lately, I've been on stage with a Blues band playing my acoustic mando w/pickup. The stage level sound coming from the monitors having been wreaking havoc with feedback.

    My question is:...
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    Re: rocky road to dublin

    Here's how we play The Rocky Road to Dublin at my seisun.

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  20. Thread: Kat Eyz capo

    by Ed Fowler
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    Re: Kat Eyz capo

    John, I too use capos when neccessary. I use the Planets Waves NS Steinberger. I've cut about a 3/8" off of it to remove the sticky out part. I like it alot.
  21. Thread: Greek tunes

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    Greek tunes

    Hi all,

    With my new bouzouki, I've been thinking to expand my horizons. Please let me know what are some of the popular Greek tunes to play. Links to notation would be appreciated.

    Ed
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    Resonator cone replacement on Johnson 998

    I plan to replace the resonator cone in my Johnson. Before I go and order one from Elderly, I thought I'd check with the forum to see if anyone else has had experience in this.
    Look forward hearing...
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    Speaker size for amplifier

    Considering the frequency range of the mandolin, would a smaller speaker better match the mandolin's frequency range? For example, what got me thinking about that was the Woods Violin amplifier with...
  24. Re: anyone use these nice looking Mandolin stringwinders?

    I use an old Dunlop winder that I cut down to properly fit the mando tuners.
  25. Thread: Tube Amp

    by Ed Fowler
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    Re: Tube Amp

    Thanks everyone for the info. I appreciate all the different ideas. I guess I'll have to try a few and see if the sound is what I've got in mind.
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