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Nov-30-2021, 9:52pm

j. condino replied to a thread Easiest to Use Looper? in Equipment

Can anyone tell me what I would need to take a saved loop from the EHX 360 and transfer it to my laptop, with the eventual goal of using it as my...

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Nov-30-2021, 9:47pm

j. condino replied to a thread Easiest to Use Looper? in Equipment

A huge thing to understand about looper pedals is there are two different circuits that most of the pedal companies use. One is what you'll find in...

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Nov-28-2021, 2:40pm

j. condino replied to a thread Better machines give better sustain? in Equipment

This^... There are plenty of half deaf old geezers who b!tch and complain about everything being," A whole lotta' nuthin'..." and cannot hear...

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Nov-28-2021, 12:24am

j. condino replied to a thread Spirit Varnish for a mandolin? in Builders and Repair

Bump. 'Just wanted to bring this thread back up to the surface for folks who have not read it; there is some excellent information in here.

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Nov-21-2021, 9:04pm

j. condino replied to a thread Tendonitis and string gauges in Theory, Technique, Tips and Tricks

Flat fingerboards give me left hand tendonitus regardless of the string guage. When I switched to radiused fingerboards, it goes away, regardless...

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Nov-20-2021, 5:27pm

j. condino replied to a thread Bench Heights in Builders and Repair

I had a similar experience with the bigger Emmerts- great for cabinet making, but too much for my uses. I cherish the smaller one. The bowling...

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Nov-20-2021, 1:04pm

j. condino replied to a thread Bench Heights in Builders and Repair

Bury me with my Emmert! Richard, which model do you have? I had a few of the larger turtle backs and the giant K models. I was always worried that...

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Nov-20-2021, 12:51pm

j. condino replied to a thread Dremel - IKEA Flexible LED Light in Builders and Repair

I use the LED light from my music stand that is for reading charts; clamps on to the power cable.

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Nov-15-2021, 11:07pm

j. condino replied to a thread Spotted in Phoenix- a Parrot and early Orville in Vintage Instruments

Is that the Parrot Loar that used to live in Asheville?

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Nov-13-2021, 5:47pm

j. condino replied to a thread Bandsaw upgrade in Builders and Repair

Ha! Glad I'm not the only one who struggles with the #@$%ing autocorrect!

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Nov-13-2021, 12:22pm

j. condino replied to a thread Bandsaw upgrade in Builders and Repair

Bandsaws; one of my favorite wood nerd topics! I've had almost a dozen different bandsaw guides over the years from dirt cheap up to approx. $600...

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Nov-12-2021, 7:49pm

j. condino started a thread Music Nomad diamond nut files in Builders and Repair

Does anyone here have experience using the new Music Nomad diamond nut files? They are about 1/4 the price of the SM set. ...

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Nov-12-2021, 6:53pm

j. condino replied to a thread Old Woodworking Machines in Builders and Repair

'Just another reason why you and I will probably never go on a roadtrip in search of old tools & fine red spruce while laughing playing tunes driving...

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Nov-12-2021, 12:36pm

j. condino replied to a thread Old Woodworking Machines in Builders and Repair

It was over in Virginia Beach; pretty cool because the seller had a completely rusted out dead one, the middle quality one that we bought, and a top...

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Nov-12-2021, 12:40am

j. condino replied to a thread Old Woodworking Machines in Builders and Repair

'Just got off the road traveling over to Virginia this week (amazing fall colors still holding strong!) and picked up a 16" Walker Turner bandsaw...

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Nov-08-2021, 7:39pm

j. condino replied to a thread Gibson A-4, Teens vs 20s in Vintage Instruments

The unicorns and fairy dust left the factory long before Loar did and from what I've heard, they didn't have near the amount of fun that old Lloyd...

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Nov-06-2021, 3:09pm

j. condino replied to a thread Breedlove experimental neck joint in Builders and Repair

James Hamm is a friend & bass building mentor of mine. I use a similar process to his for the rib garland on the double basses. I don't know...

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Nov-06-2021, 12:19pm

j. condino replied to a thread Breedlove experimental neck joint in Builders and Repair

That is correct Charlie. I've been using traditional dovetail joints for almost 20 years for the mandolins and have no plans to change them. I do use...

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Nov-06-2021, 3:29am

j. condino started a thread Breedlove experimental neck joint in Builders and Repair

I don't believe I have posted this one. 20 years ago when I worked for Kim Breedlove, I was always trying to get him to move away from the big...

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Nov-05-2021, 11:20pm

j. condino replied to a thread Will being a lefty, but playing right handed be more limiting ? in General Mandolin Discussions

'Worked out ok for these guys: Mark Knopfler Gary Moore Steve Morse Duane Allman Elvis Costello My last apprentice and current one are both...

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