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    Re: Wegen pronunciation

    I had been pronouncing like this: Way-gun. Thanks for clearing up the 'mystery' for us...and more importantly thanks for the KILLER picks that I now cannot do without.

    Pat
  2. Re: NPR broadcast of Punch Bros and more from Bonaroo

    Here's a link to a recording of the Punch Bros Bonaroo set:

    http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=127481502

    Enjoy...:mandosmiley:

    Pat
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    Re: Mandolin on TV!

    Here's a link to a video of the performance.

    http://www.shallownation.com/2010/05/11/casey-james-mrs-robinson-video-performance-american-idol-top-4-season-9/
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    Re: Mandolin on TV!

    Casey James...played it on Simon and Garfunkel's 'Mrs. Robinson' from 'The Graduate'
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    Re: Best guitar for $300-400?

    If you are knowledgeable, then buying used is not a bad way to go. As Rob says, you'll get much more for your $$$ buying at 60% in most cases as compared to retail. If you don't know what you are...
  6. Thread: new member

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    Re: new member

    First..welcome to the cafe. Glad you got your mandolin back, and sorry to hear it was such a hassle. Hope you get your daughter's problem behavior sorted out...pawning stuff of value for quick cash...
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    Re: Loar LM-600 or Kentucky 855???? Anyone?

    The fretboard on the LM-600 is flat.
  8. Thread: Metronomes

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    Re: Metronomes

    I use iTick on my iPhone...there are others. Works well for my needs.
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    Re: looking for tom

    http://www.ultimate-guitar.com/tabs/t/tom_waits/chocolate_jesus_crd.htm
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    Re: Looking for "In My Arms" Tabs

    Sheet music is available on musicnotes for download for $5.25.

    http://www.musicnotes.com/sheetmusic/mtdVPE.asp?ppn=MN0065778

    Here's a link to a guitar tab that contains some of the note...
  11. Thread: Thile

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    Re: Thile

    Found this while looking though:

    http://www.mandozine.com/index.php/techniques/techinfo/right_hand_technique_study/

    Commentary on how the recognized best players approach right hand placement,...
  12. Thread: Thile

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    Re: Thile

    I doubt it, unless it's right hand placement on the golf club.
  13. Thread: wegen pick

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    Re: wegen pick

    Was looking at getting TF-140s. What is the biggest difference you see between this and the BlueChip? Any huge diffs in grip, tone, feel, speed, etc.?

    Pat
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    Re: Loar or Kentucky?

    I think it's really hard to go wrong on the LM-600...you can check out fellow cafe contributor Bill Kilpatrick who has several songs performed on the LM-600-VS on his YouTube channel:
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    Re: Loar or Kentucky?

    I chose the LM-600-VS over a slightly higher priced Eastman...although I did play a Kentucky in the range that you mention. Wasn't for me, tonally or aesthetically. The neck profile and action on...
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    Re: humidity for mandolin ?

    I respect Bruce's opinion, and I get where he's coming from as a builder, but I don't agree. Again, if you use the right dampit, and you use it correctly, the stuff he's concerned about does not...
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    Re: humidity for mandolin ?

    Here's a quote from the Weber website from the section on finish care:

    4. Never put a humidifier inside your instrument. Over humidification will damage your finish, and eventually the instrument...
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    Re: humidity for mandolin ?

    Get a dampit and keep in the case during the winter months if the RH in your home gets below 40% due to running the heat all the time. Since you are in Ohio, I'm guessing the RH indoors is very low....
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    Re: "Woody" sound

    Possibly Woody like this:

    B-xKZSRYsXU
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    Re: "Woody" sound

    Or maybe woody like this:

    YouTube link fail...see below.
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    Re: "Woody" sound

    Possibly helpful is describing what woody is not. Like 'jangly' or 'metallic' for instance. 'Woody' to me brings to mind a somewhat muted, staccato or punchy sound, yet one that is characterized by...
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    Re: Get busy Mike

    The posts need to be blown away from the RSS feed as well...

    Pat
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    Re: The Loar LM-600 serial #

    My LM-600-VS serial number is 0903013...maybe they did away with the batch id?
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    Re: Mandolin players who play guitar???

    Prefer acoustic, but tend to play more electric...lead guitar player in a worship band. I have a 2004 Taylor 414ce-L7 and a 2006 Taylor 410-E-LTD that are the go to acoustic guitars. For the...
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    Re: Favorite Stage Michrophone?

    57s and 58s hands down.
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