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Eastwood Announces New Octave Mandolin, Mandocello and Baritone Tenor Models
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I don't even know what that means, but it sounds like a whole lot more fun than playing Sally Goodin' for the 1135th time!;)
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Interesting post Richard. All of the aluminum Merrill mandolins & guitars that I have ever seen had wooden necks and spruce tops glued to the...
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