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  1. Re: Stroboclip Tuner TL;DR Tale told by an idiot*, Part 765:

    The TC Unitune Clip is nice because it works well, and folds back so it does not look like a small TV on the headstock. Battery life is great.
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    Re: Electric mandolin strings

    If you are looking for ball end, you can always use electric guitar singles.
  3. Re: Best way to test preamp sounds at home?

    Why not use an A/B switch and a line splitter?
  4. Re: New mandolin player - Loar 600VS - Clean inside the scroll?

    Put a strap on it an no one will ever see it.
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    Re: Electric amps with acoustic mandos

    I run my mandolin through a Tech 21Q Strip in to a Quilter amp. I use the effects loop for a tuner, a Keeley Memphis and a Nobels ODR-1.

    Sound great on both the mandolin and the telecaster. I do...
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    Re: Tuner recomendation for full sun

    I have good lock with this

    https://www.zozomusic.com/intelli-imt-500-digital-clip-on-chromatic-tuner-for-all-instruments/
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    Re: Metal saddle

    Not metal, but I got one of these for my oval and it did make a pleaseant difference

    https://www.mills-guitars.com/shop/p/deer-antler-mandolin-saddle-no-radius
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    Re: DI for K&K pickup?

    I tried the Red Eye and loved the sound so long as I was able to control it from my end. I always like having some kind of EQ available to myself to blend with the rest of the band. Last gig we did...
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    Re: DI for K&K pickup?

    I have the K&K and use this:

    https://www.tech21nyc.com/products/effects/q-strip/

    Works on any instrument.
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    Re: Mandocaster makers?

    Check here:

    http://emando.com/builders_active/index.shtml
  11. Re: A Question for Thomastic Infeld Aficionados

    I have the Starks on an Everett Kettler that I play primarily to accompany my wife on guitar. A bit mellower tone, and I am not attacking the notes as hard. I still get a fantastic range of dynamics,...
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    Re: Engraved pearl truss rod covers??

    I've used this outfit in the past. Nice work. NFI

    https://custominlay.com
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    Re: What to look for when buying used

    NFI

    I had a great experience with a custom build from Roy A Gordon.

    https://ragmandolins.com/home

    I measured the neck of one of my favorite but worn out mandolins and he made an oval to my...
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    Re: Beginner looking for mandolin

    I came from guitar and bass and learned on an old $50.00 find at a pawn shop. Motived me to get a better instrument after I got the hand of things a bit.

    IMO, It all comes down to spending the...
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    Re: Preamp VS Booster Pedal

    Any circuit that gives some kind of EQ is important. I find myself adjusting a bit in different venues.

    My favorite is the Tech 21 Q-Strip EQ and Preamp Pedal
  16. Re: Advice on buying a new mandolin? Been playing for 15+yrs

    Save up and get something that is truly an upgrade.
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    Re: Losing Your Place

    Memorizing a tune is difficult if you don't have the count down well.

    Count it out, or at least the trouble spots several times.
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    Re: Recording King Tenor

    I recently got one. Paid 189, free shipping. No case. Put some heavier .40-.13 strings (GDAE) on it, lowered the saddle and adjusted the truss rod. Plays and sounds nice. A different perspective for...
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    Re: How to build a solo?

    I was taught to play the melody straight the first time through and add flourishes on the second pass. You can hear this is almost all bluegrass solos.
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    Re: stand or sit?

    As far as playing out, sit if you are wallpaper, stand if you are putting on a show.
  21. Re: Intermediate Mando - Good Mando to Step up to?

    I had a RAG mandolin built to my specs a couple of months ago for $1500, and could not be happier.

    https://ragmandolins.com/home
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    Re: Where’s the easy-does-it method?

    The "Easy Does It" method is to focus on the goals, not the obstacles.
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    Re: Jazzy tunes with good melodies

    His use of double stops and chord voiceings in the melodies is amazing.
  24. Re: How has the mandolin changed your guitar playing?

    I play both guitar and mandolin in our band. Another band member switches between mandolin and fiddle. It is noice to break it up and have a different sound.
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    Re: Help with mandola strings pls

    Thomastiks. Warm and mellow.
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