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Apr-09-2021, 9:17pm

Bob Gnann replied to a thread Open Back / Old Time Banjos - Comparisons to Mando Builders in Builders and Repair

I realize this thread is a bit dated, but the OP didn't mention what he's currently playing. Or maybe I missed it. But that would seem a good place...

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Apr-06-2021, 6:36pm

Bob Gnann replied to a thread Where’s the easy-does-it method? in General Mandolin Discussions

Dave Nichol's inlay work is legendary. I have two friends who have had banjo necks done that are absolutely beautiful. Mike, I'm glad you got out...

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Apr-02-2021, 7:20am

Bob Gnann replied to a thread Found my Loar at a Yard Sale! in General Mandolin Discussions

Go on YT and search musical saw and Ave Maria. There is a guy that's amazing on the saw!

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Apr-01-2021, 3:57pm

Bob Gnann replied to a thread Found my Loar at a Yard Sale! in General Mandolin Discussions

Well I just checked Wikipedia and found out Lloyd was in fact a composer and arranger and was "A well thought of musician on mandolin, viola, and...

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Apr-01-2021, 10:02am

Bob Gnann replied to a thread Jazzy tunes with good melodies in General Mandolin Discussions

And Mr. Stiernberg's beautiful recording "About Time". 14 timeless old chestnuts tastefully done!

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Apr-01-2021, 8:47am

Bob Gnann replied to a thread Jazzy tunes with good melodies in General Mandolin Discussions

Not that I could play it but wouldn't George Benson's "Breezing'" Album sound cool done mando acoustic?

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Mar-31-2021, 10:32pm

Bob Gnann started a thread Found my Loar at a Yard Sale! in General Mandolin Discussions

April Fool. You had to look, right? But I did find my little piece of Lloyd Loar history in a paper bag full of old sheet music that I paid buck...

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Mar-31-2021, 8:54am

Bob Gnann replied to a thread Jazzy tunes with good melodies in General Mandolin Discussions

Second the Jethro Burns CD. I literally just received it yesterday afternoon and listened to it last night. Jethro was a master playing this style...

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Mar-30-2021, 6:53am

Bob Gnann replied to a thread Twitter music? in General Mandolin Discussions

Country Music has it's own button? Of course they must be referring to that garbage on country radio these days. Rock and roll with cowboy hats,...

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Mar-29-2021, 11:52am

Bob Gnann replied to a thread What do you keep your picks and stuff in? in General Mandolin Discussions

I keep some of mine in the washing machine. At least that's where I often find them!

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Mar-27-2021, 9:02am

Bob Gnann replied to a thread Cases and covers in General Mandolin Discussions

Perhaps we should consult the Department of Redundancy Department. (Monty Pythons Flying Circus)

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Mar-23-2021, 12:06pm

Bob Gnann replied to a thread Cases and covers in General Mandolin Discussions

Don I want in! As your new marketing director I've come up a new brand name. "Don's DISTRESSED CASES AND COVERS"! What the heck they up charge for...

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Mar-22-2021, 8:56pm

Bob Gnann replied to a thread How has the mandolin changed your guitar playing? in General Mandolin Discussions

I have played guitar for 50 years, mainly bluegrass rhythm while singing. Some flat picking but not my main emphasis. About twenty years ago started...

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Mar-22-2021, 11:15am

Bob Gnann replied to a thread Are travel mandolins worth it? in General Mandolin Discussions

When I was in sales I did a fair amount of traveling and hotel overnight stays. 20 some years ago I found an Epiphone A style marked second for 99...

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Mar-20-2021, 8:32pm

Bob Gnann started a thread Jimmy Gaudreaua in General Mandolin Discussions

Just finished listening to Bill Emerson Home of the Red Fox (Rebel records Reb 1641 vinyl). Bill Emerson, Tony Rice just great stuff. But I just...

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Mar-19-2021, 10:09pm

Bob Gnann replied to a thread Is this how it starts? in Looking for Information About Mandolins

OK, I admittedly have a hard time getting past the basic mandolin. Octave mandolins, mandocellos, bass mandolins, tenor mandolins, etc sorry I'm...

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Mar-19-2021, 9:49pm

Bob Gnann replied to a thread Speed of bluegrass... is it just me? in General Mandolin Discussions

Just finished listening to Bluegrass Instrumentals Bill Monroe and the Bluegrass Boys MCA-104 on vinyl a compilation from approximately 1958 - 1963....

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