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    Martin Stillion mrmando's Avatar
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    Default You know Givson? Meet Yemaha!

    This is just too hilarious. Enterprising misspellers in India have launched another instrument brand, offering both 5-string and 8-string electric mandolins:

    http://www.indiamart.com/yemaha/elec...in-guitar.html

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    Default Re: You know Givson? Meet Yemaha!

    They claim to be 'one of the eminent suppliers and manufacturers of Mandolins, an instrument from the lute family'. Who knew?
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    Default Re: You know Givson? Meet Yemaha!

    Let's see:

    Fonder, C. F. Mertin, Paul Weed Smeth, D'Ungelico, D'Oquisto, Tukamine, Epiphony, Eastwoman, and so on...
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    Default Re: You know Givson? Meet Yemaha!

    Quote Originally Posted by Jim Garber View Post
    Let's see:

    Fonder, C. F. Mertin, Paul Weed Smeth, D'Ungelico, D'Oquisto, Tukamine, Epiphony, Eastwoman, and so on...
    nice !

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    Default Re: You know Givson? Meet Yemaha!

    Why buy a Yemaha when you can get an authentic Givson?

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