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    Re: A Jr- Interesting Wood Grain

    My 1920 A model has a 3 piece top and wild, wide grain also. While I don't need another mandolin, I was sure smitten with that clean case.
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    Re: Gibson C-1 circa 1931-32

    Congratulations, looks like a fun project. I previously owned several C-1's including a sunburst C-1 like yours. FON 461 from 1933.
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    Re: Gibson mandolin selling shortly

    Good for you, have fun.
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    Re: Regal Octofone Tailpiece & Strings

    Regal introduced the Octophone, applied for the patent and stamped the back of the headstocks Patent Pend. in 1928. The patent was approved in 1931. I don't think an era correct tailpiece would be...
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    Re: Looking for info regarding A style Gibson

    I used to have a sunburst C1, fon 641.
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    Re: 1929 Gibson A0 - on its way

    Congratulations. I have a '32 A0 that's my favorite.
  7. Re: Measurements of vintage Gibson A style mandolin case

    My G&S and Bull Head A style cases are 4" tall, from bottom edge to top of the dome.
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    Re: Post a picture of what's on your bench?

    All put back together. Ordered taller bridges to raise the action a bit and it will ready to play. I prefer playing these as a 4 stringer.
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    Re: Post a picture of what's on your bench?

    I am replacing the fretboard on this old mandolin banjo, love the headstock.
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    Re: Cautionary tale, I gambled and lost.

    These old Gibson oval holes are my kryptonite, like I really need another one. But at $795 plus tax, I couldn't resist. I tried, but I had to go for it. I emailed a really nice guy in Montana who...
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    Cautionary tale, I gambled and lost.

    I just bought this 1916 A model on ebay. Seller "mandolin is in good condition and plays great. We are not instrument experts so there may be issues we are unaware of". Well, the mandolin is in...
  12. Re: Advice needed on removing nails from fretboard

    No luck on getting the pins out. Heated with soldering iron, used vise grips to try and twist them and then to pulled with all my might (quite scary). They are extremely corroded.
  13. Advice needed on removing nails from fretboard

    Asking for advice on removing these 2 nails without cracking/damaging the fretboard. I've gently tugged on them, they are in there tight. I considered just sawing them off to be safe. I would hope...
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    Re: Regal/Smurf Heaven

    I see shipping is $128.28.
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    Re: This weeks mandolin that won't get a bid or buyer

    Come on Jim, I am more than happy to share this oddity with everyone. I don't know how to do a link and thought it would be easy to find. It was on ebay yesterday listed at $200 or best offer. I...
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    Re: This weeks mandolin that won't get a bid or buyer

    This Tendolin on ebay might qualify as a no bidder.
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    Re: Sam Bush plays Clarence White’s mandolin

    Who made the mandolin?
  18. Re: Holding on to your personal Holy Grail mandolin

    My personal favorite is my first mandolin, a plain 1920 Model A. It was what I learned to play on and now, years later, it still gets played most days.
  19. Re: 6 Vintage Gibsons on the cover of Norman & Nancy album

    Sledge is holding a Loar he once owned that had rhinestones embedded on the headstock. Frank Ray acquired it later on I believe. Larry worked at Silver Dollar City for many years (and may still be...
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    Re: Franks' Mandolin Kitchen

    Thanks for all the kitchen tunes, excellent playing and recording. My favorite Frank tune, Pioggia di rosa.
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    Re: My Greatest Regret

    Selling a 1933 Gibson C1 sunburst.
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    Re: Post a pic of your cat sleeping in your case

    Meet Marley
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    Re: Modern case options for teens Gibson A models

    Does anyone know if the Crossrock A style cases fit a teen A?
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    Mandolin Authority

    Sent my A4 to Bruce Weber at Montana Lutherie for repair and received this Mandolin Authority pin back with the mandolin. Pretty cool. I highly recommend Bruce for any mandolin repair, excellent...
  25. Re: Get Well Soon Dennis! (Owner of The Mandolin Store)

    Wishing Dennis comfort and strength, from a fellow transplant recipient.
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