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Jan-20-2021, 2:28pm

jim simpson replied to a thread Rigel Mandolins not responding emails - tailpiece question in Builders and Repair

Rumi, I've got a phone # for you, I'll pm it to you.

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Jan-20-2021, 1:13pm

jim simpson replied to a thread Rigel Mandolins not responding emails - tailpiece question in Builders and Repair

A friend sent a Rigel to Pete Langdell this past year for a repair. He communicated well and did a nice job. I'll check with him to see what email he...

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Jan-19-2021, 12:52pm

jim simpson replied to a thread Definition of a good mandolin player’s spouse in General Mandolin Discussions

I have a wonderful wife of 47 years (I jokingly refer to her as a bluegrass widow). I sold a couple of vintage Gibson mandolins recently to lighten...

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Jan-18-2021, 6:30pm

Huck replied to a thread Dubova tenor guitar in Tenor Guitars

Congratulations Herzen - Nice looking and nice sounding tenor guitar. Hope you have years of enjoyment with it. Huck

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Jan-18-2021, 1:07pm

jim simpson replied to a thread Locating previously owned Gibson... in General Mandolin Discussions

Without a serial # or name of who you sold it to, it would be pretty tough. I've owned mandolins I've sold in the past and have spotted them at jams...

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Jan-17-2021, 8:35am

jim simpson replied to a thread ALVAREZ MANDOLIN F Style A900 early 1970's on Ebay in eBay, Craig's List, etc.

Allan, you are wise to be cautious. They remind me of the Gibson F's from that period as the neck join doesn't have the riser feature and the...

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Jan-16-2021, 10:34am

jim simpson replied to a thread ALVAREZ MANDOLIN F Style A900 early 1970's on Ebay in eBay, Craig's List, etc.

It has a lot nicer looking wood than a lot I've seen. Without being able to play it, I'd personally would be reluctant to chance it. I have bought...

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Jan-15-2021, 11:59am

Huck replied to a thread Baritone Uke GDAE Wildwood Flower in Tenor Guitars

Very nice Cary - Thank you. Huck

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Jan-13-2021, 11:11pm

Huck started a thread New Eastwood Newport Tenor Guitar Funding in Tenor Guitars

Eastwood is looking for 12 pre-orders. Accepting deposits on a new tenor guitar. $150 deposit - Dark Cherry. Final price will be $599. Shipping ETA:...

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Jan-13-2021, 10:30pm

Huck replied to a thread Alternate Reality Fender Tenor Tele in Tenor Guitars

Oscillate Music does a nice job demoing in 5ths and 4ths. Sold them both for a fair price. I enjoyed the video, thought I'd share.

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Jan-13-2021, 2:52pm

Huck replied to a thread Ibanez Tenors appear discontinued. in Tenor Guitars

Oddly, They don't show on the EU website from your link, but do for the US website. Switch over to the North American site (If you choose...

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Jan-13-2021, 2:16pm

Huck replied to a thread Harmony H1201TG - $68 Tenor Guitar on Craigslist in So. Illinois in Tenor Guitars

How about posting some pictures please Joe? I'd appreciate seeing your work. Huck

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Jan-13-2021, 2:13pm

Huck replied to a thread Gibson TG-1 in Tenor Guitars

Way cool Rob - way cool!

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Jan-13-2021, 2:09pm

Huck replied to a thread Chicago Tuning Tenor Guitar in Tenor Guitars

Michael, Curious how you're making out with the new AVT1? Have you settled on a tuning yet? Hope you are still enjoying it! Huck

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Jan-13-2021, 2:06pm

Huck replied to a thread Ibanez Tenors appear discontinued. in Tenor Guitars

That is a shame Verne. Thanks for the info. They were an affordable stalwart and, I believe, built well. Perfect tenor guitars for the beginner. Now...

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Jan-13-2021, 1:35pm

Huck replied to a thread Women with Mandolins in Videos, Pictures & Sound Files

Congrats Jim - 15 years! Julianne Petersen

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Jan-09-2021, 10:59am

Huck replied to a thread Gibson TG-1 in Tenor Guitars

Rob, That guitar is gorgeous! The condition looks excellent. I wonder how the aftermarket pickup sounds? Not a huge fan of planetary tuners, but...

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