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It takes much more than a gifted performer to pull off hosting a show like Chris Thile does. The fact that he can play with anybody on any type of music boggles my mind. He also has a certain...

Hi, I got to see these a few years ago, but would like to be added to both lists. Thanks,

John

What Willie does has Taste and Tone, so, he is magical. He did not make "a career out of never landing on the beat". He delighted people with his songs, as sung by a master.

My advice is don't play with people who don't bring you joy.....Life is too short. I am very selective about who I play with any more. Being able to count is a pre-requisite

Hi Dave,

I just sent my address in a private message.

Thanks,

John

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Actually, I had first pick on them. I liked 24, Matt also said it was his favorite. He had just strung them up the night before. He's family to me, as I am engaged to the woman who is the...

Check out this video of Matt talking about his mandolins at Greg Boyd's place:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TUMtuPT-4sI

Hey Matt, I just purchased Matt Ruhland's number 24. It's spectacular, I'll try to take some pics soon, after he changes the tailpiece and bridge for me. I ended up getting a James Silver tailpiece...

Hey I saw these both last year, but I just got a new mandolin and I need to check out all the picks again!! Please put me on both lists.


John Garcia

Put it through the endpiece.....wow, why did I never think of that, I threaded them through from above and bent the little loop down. I feel like a dunce now. (not the first time or the last time)

That's funny, because that's the exact one I want to replace. Different strokes! When you say "slightly slower string change time", you ain't kiddin'. Looks good, but, boy howdy, what a PITA to...

I want to replace the tailpiece on my Weber Bitterroot F mandolin. I really don't care for the one on it. I don't want a traditional W type from Webber, either. I'd like something that:

Looks...

I used to hate those keys, too. Now, after a couple years of hearing any key called at jams, I've learned the scale shapes for whatever finger happens to land on the root note (an incredibly...

Some good ideas here! I like the velcro idea. I looked closer at the case and it would be easy to take the nylon outer part off, then have someone sew some velcro strips to the covering. Attach...

Thank you. The Travelite doesn't actually have a hard case shell. It is styrofoam covered with very heavy nylon on the outside, and a soft velour like material on the inside. Mine has been...

Hi, I've had a Travelite case for a number of years that I absolutely love. I recently got a Gator case because it had a zippered compartment on the outside that I thought would be good for carrying...

I just received Sampler No. 1 today from Montana Matt. Will take it to the Tygh Valley bluegrass festival this weekend. Looks like Paul Busman is next on the list.

I take my Weber Bitterroot pretty much everywhere with me. After tuning, it does well in all sorts of climates. Been high up in the mountains, to the seashore, and for the last week, Olympic...

Just wondering where these are, they seem to be stalled somewhere..

I used a TAD 50 for a long time, then tried a speed-bevelled CT 55, and I like it more...... just bought one

Honestly, are you thinking about the way the Tonegard looks when you watch something like this?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cXDL6_3gFu0

Having met and been lucky enough to do some sessions with Tim Connell, I'll me-three that one. I love Tim O'Brien's playing and songwriting. His band is Hot Rize, and I think he does most of the...

Hi Jim, too bad you didn't get to try out the collection!

The collection #2 is moving on to Montana Matt today. It was a hit at the bluegrass festival. I didn't find anything to replace the BlueChip as my favorite. It was the favorite of almost everyone...

Here's the current list of what's in the box: mostly correct....

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