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Yesterday, 11:54am

John Soper replied to a thread MAS killer in eBay, Craig's List, etc.

That is a rare mandolin, and like the bubonic plague (which is also rare these days), nobody is clamoring to get it!

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Apr-15-2021, 4:26am

John Soper replied to a thread Kentucky km-900 question in Looking for Information About Mandolins

Does the type of spruce used for the top influence your decision about purchasing this mandolin? If your REALLY like the sound of it, the species of...

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Apr-14-2021, 4:08am

John Soper replied to a thread Nmd in General Mandolin Discussions

Congratulations - the Collings will either be a lifetime mandolin, a step on the slippery slope of MAS, or both. Enjoy it in good health and play...

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Apr-13-2021, 8:29am

John Soper replied to a thread Apitius Yorkville Jazz Mandolin in Jazz/Blues Variants, Bossa, Choro, Klezmer

Aaron: I think this mandolin compliments your bowties better than the Red Diamond! In all seriousness; a spiffy looking and great sounding...

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Apr-13-2021, 8:20am

John Soper replied to a thread Flatiron A-5 Artist, 1,500 should I get it? in eBay, Craig's List, etc.

I'm usually a trusting soul, but with some unidentified potential issues and a relatively low price, I'd probably pass on this one. The no return...

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Apr-11-2021, 6:04am

John Soper replied to a thread Feedbacks on my F Mandolin and complete gear :) in Equipment

Welcome as a participating member of the Cafe! Thanks for your detailed description of your rig. Hopefully you will post more about your mandolin...

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Apr-09-2021, 8:39pm

John Soper replied to a thread Fern? in General Mandolin Discussions

John Hamlett: that is a real fern inlay! Kudos!

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Apr-09-2021, 8:34pm

John Soper replied to a thread Sam knows all!!! in General Mandolin Discussions

I have #24; plays great & sounds better in person than the on-line recording from Sam. And I'm not going canoeing with it in the near future!

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Apr-07-2021, 8:30am

John Soper replied to a thread One versus two-piece backs in General Mandolin Discussions

I have had both and either can float my boat! A bookmatched 2-piece back can be glorious in its symmetry, while a well-figured 1-piece can look like...

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Apr-01-2021, 4:10am

John Soper replied to a thread Aaron Weinstein's New Apitius yorkville mandolin in General Mandolin Discussions

Stunning mandolin, stunning playing!

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Mar-30-2021, 10:00am

John Soper commented on article KR Strings Introduces the Mandolindo in Builder News

Nice concept and (from the video) execution! A 5-string would be great also.

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Mar-29-2021, 12:56pm

John Soper replied to a thread Right-hand Exercise Based on Snare Drum Rudiments in Theory, Technique, Tips and Tricks

I never saw BB play a mandolin!

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Mar-29-2021, 12:51pm

John Soper replied to a poll Poll - Torrefied vs Natural in General Mandolin Discussions

I don't care one way or another, as long as it sounds good to me! I've heard great with both terrified and regular lumber in guitars and mandolins.

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Mar-29-2021, 12:32pm

John Soper replied to a thread Lap Steel Guitar - No Mando content in Equipment

Pittsburgh Bill: The nut extender sold at Elderly for < $10 will allow you to trial lap steel as John Kelly suggested. Much cheaper than buying a...

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Mar-27-2021, 6:37am

John Soper replied to a thread In the Wee Small Hours of the Morning in Song and Tune Projects

Nice arrangement! Nice tone - not a stock fender pickup?

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Mar-26-2021, 4:32am

John Soper replied to a thread Jazz Players in Jazz/Blues Variants, Bossa, Choro, Klezmer

I'll give big thumbs up to the Stiernberg Soundslice lessons, Aaron's Pegged Nation course, and Flinner's Swing sessions - they've all helped me get...

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Mar-26-2021, 4:24am

John Soper replied to a thread Right-hand Exercise Based on Snare Drum Rudiments in Theory, Technique, Tips and Tricks

The left hand controls the notes, the right hand puts the soul in the music.

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Mar-24-2021, 8:26am

John Soper replied to a thread Taking up (a) Mandolin in General Mandolin Discussions

I was taken up by the mandolin.

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Mar-24-2021, 8:23am

John Soper replied to a thread latest Ludewig 2 point in Videos, Pictures & Sound Files

Nice 2-point - my favorite body style (today)!* *tomorrow it might be an A or an F, but that one sure has the look I ike

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