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    Re: A Style “Holy Grail?

    for I too am at peace with my Cohen A5 and my Gibson A3! It's the Eastman OM that really surprised me. Not planning OMAS!

    f-d
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    Re: A Question for Thomastic Infeld Aficionados

    I use "154 Heavy" formerly, "Stark" on my -20 A3 paddle head.

    I've had my A3 for almost 40 years. Mediums (IMHO) are not well suited for arch tops. I like them on my pancakes; however! ...
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    Re: A Style “Holy Grail?

    love the one you're with.

    f-d
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    Re: Best strings for vintage Gibson

    I have the J-74 set with the heavier E string on my 1920 A3. I've always used mediums on it. Had it since '85 and no issues to report.

    I really like the heavy T-I's on it too! Used to be called...
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    Re: Request for a few standards for jams

    download, "Tabeditviewer" and search this very site for, "TEF" files.

    The viewer lets the computer speaker play the tune. That informs the ear. Folks don't like tab, so if that you then you can...
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    Re: Duff A4.5 Mandolin

    . . . late to the OP

    Love everything about that mandolin! Even the, "ectomy!"

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    Re: Wound a-string?

    I've learned a lot over the last 16 years :)

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  8. Poll: Re: Just starting out -- Should I really learn to "read music"?

    my, "No" vote relates to the, "just starting out" pronouncement.

    "Just starting out" in language rarely begins with, "Reading!" To an infant, we'd give them ear training and pictures. Jam and...
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    Re: The best mandolin straps?

    72" boot laces and a pigtail braid.

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    Re: How long do you guys remember songs?

    "Amoeba, I just met a girl named Amoeba. Contentedly she sits and suddenly she splits in two."

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  11. Re: Why are old Gibson snakeheads worth so much more?

    it's easier to capo a snakehead.

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  12. Re: Yet another Thomastik-Infield string question

    Get the, "Heavy" set of T-I's.

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    Re: Thomastik Medium Flatwound Strings

    go with "Heavy"

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    Re: How do you remember all those tunes?

    If I can't hum it, I can't play it.

    If I can hum it, I may not be able to play it; however!

    I agree with Jill M completely!

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    Re: Kentucky Army-Navy Mandolin

    fun topic!

    So much great press on the new pancakes - Redline, Big Muddy (well not so new), etc. I'd bet I'd like them all!

    Didn't/haven't read anything favorable about the Kentucky; however.
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  16. Re: Shove that Pigs Foot a Little Farther into the Fire

    that was fun on this end too!

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    Re: My MAS is cured.

    I started a thread like this once. . .

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    Re: Gibson A-4, Teens vs 20s

    snake heads sound different than paddle heads.

    I kept the latter, but the former costs more.

    Cache does play into this; however. Be guided by your ears and fingers!

    f-d
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    Re: Octave Recommendations?

    I didn't consider too many special requirements when I took the plunge. I just bought the Eastman MDO-305 (sub $800), replaced the strings to D'Adderio mandola set and tuned it up!

    It's been my...
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    Re: New Mando... Hamlett Two-Point

    sounds great. I like your style of play also.

    No doubt John's a builder! I've met him a few times over at his shop (Virginia) and also at my buddy Dave Cohen's house. Those two can geek talk...
  21. Re: US Made Mandolins "around $1500" (a...hopefully...helpful lis

    some press on the mandolincafe regarding https://troublesomecreekguitars.com Their line includes a flat-top mandolin.

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  22. Re: What price level and up gets you a "lifelong keeper" mandolin

    $700 gets you a lifetime keeper flattop.
    $2-3,000 gets you a lifetime keeper Gibson oval hole.
    $5-6,000 gets you a lifetime keeper arch top (preference given to a-models).

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    Re: Gibson A2Z refret with larger frets??

    I'm torn on this topic, especially the ease of play concept. I have big frets on my A3 - always have. When I've bought other Gibson a-models; however, I quite like the original fretwire. I...
  24. Re: Is a January 87 Carlson signed Flatiron considered "Pre-Gibso

    yes.

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    Re: bVII—IV—I (NMC)

    (fun read!)

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