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Aug-10-2022, 5:23pm

Skip Kelley replied to a thread Golden Gate "Clown Barf" Extra Stiff Pick in General Mandolin Discussions

Banjo Ben usually has them in stock.

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Aug-10-2022, 9:33am

Skip Kelley replied to a thread Nick's Front Porch Mandolin in Videos, Pictures & Sound Files

Nice tunes and picking Nick! Please post more when you can!

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Aug-09-2022, 8:26pm

Skip Kelley replied to a thread Anthony Hannigan in General Mandolin Discussions

So sad. Prayers for his family. RIP Anthony.

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Aug-07-2022, 4:02pm

oldwave maker replied to a thread Shop disc sander for small delicate work in Builders and Repair

Race car builder friend once showed me that 20" disc with red semicircle that had once been half the first joint of his thumb. Slow and easy does it!

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Aug-05-2022, 7:20pm

oldwave maker replied to a thread Post a picture of what's on your bench? in Builders and Repair

Necking again in the shop while waiting for 'monsoon' season to pass. Ebony/quilt, African Blackwood, Brazilian rosewood, Macassar Ebony, brw/curly,...

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Aug-04-2022, 9:25am

Steve Sorensen replied to a thread CONGRATULATIONS to Liam Purcell! in Videos, Pictures & Sound Files

I first met Liam when he was a couple of years younger than in this picture -- What a delight to have such a fine extended family of...

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Aug-03-2022, 7:06am

Skip Kelley replied to a thread CONGRATULATIONS to Liam Purcell! in Videos, Pictures & Sound Files

Congratulations to Liam. Steve, thanks for sharing.

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Aug-02-2022, 10:01am

Steve Sorensen started a thread CONGRATULATIONS to Liam Purcell! in Videos, Pictures & Sound Files

A huge CONGRATULATIONS to Liam Purcell for winning First Place in the Mandolin, Banjo, and Flatpicking Guitar competitions at RockyGrass 2022. ...

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Jul-29-2022, 6:43pm

oldwave maker replied to a thread Gilchrist Using The Tone Traveler On Mike Compton's Mandolin in General Mandolin Discussions

Built a mandospanker long ago, strumming a mando all day with a doublepick loaded turntable made the open strings irritatingly loud, did nothing for...

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Jul-26-2022, 9:58pm

Skip Kelley replied to a thread What's the best way to dust my fretboard? in General Mandolin Discussions

To be better specific, I use an old handkerchief. It’s very thin.

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Jul-26-2022, 9:15pm

Skip Kelley replied to a thread What's the best way to dust my fretboard? in General Mandolin Discussions

Just take a rag and slide it between the frets and the strings.

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Jul-24-2022, 11:01am

oldwave maker replied to a thread Avenue Guitars in Colorado? in General Mandolin Discussions

John sold a bunch of mandolins for me back in the 90's. Total Straight shooter. I even bought a Brazilian Washburn from him for $10 to make a swell...

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Jul-22-2022, 9:38pm

Skip Kelley replied to a thread 2 Finger Pick Grip? in General Mandolin Discussions

Yes, Wayne played with three fingers for along time. Do what works for you.

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Jul-19-2022, 9:04pm

Skip Kelley replied to a thread replacing Flatiron tail piece? in Builders and Repair

Sam, I think the one sold at Greg Boyd’s are plated brass. It doesn’t take much to fit a cover. Also beeswax also works well to help keep a cover on.

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Jul-19-2022, 5:05pm

oldwave maker replied to a thread Post a picture of what's on your bench? in Builders and Repair

After shoveling out this last batch of ovals I was going to enter a 12 step program to break my addiction to mandolin building syndrome(MBS). Then I...

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Jul-19-2022, 7:40am

Skip Kelley replied to a thread Post a picture of what's on your bench? in Builders and Repair

Charley, I have the sides bent and I'm working on the top.

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Jul-19-2022, 7:13am

Skip Kelley replied to a thread replacing Flatiron tail piece? in Builders and Repair

The stamped tailpiece can be bought ay many placed online. E-bay, Greg Boyd's, Stew-mac, etc. The sides of your cover can be adjusted to fit the...

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Jul-18-2022, 10:28pm

Skip Kelley replied to a thread New Gal in General Mandolin Discussions

Welcome to the cafe’.

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Jul-18-2022, 10:28pm

Skip Kelley replied to a thread New Guy in General Mandolin Discussions

Welcome to the cafe’.

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Jul-16-2022, 6:23pm

Skip Kelley replied to a thread Post a picture of what's on your bench? in Builders and Repair

Nice octave Dave. Did you slot the fretboard yourself?

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