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    Re: The Traveling Pick Sampler - Anyone Interested?

    Good evening, all! Just an update to say that Sampler #2 is on its way from Colorado to mjbee! It was an informative experience, and I have a short list of a few picks I might pick up down the road....
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    Re: The Traveling Pick Sampler - Anyone Interested?

    Pick Sampler 2 has landed in Colorado! Thanks, Kevin! And a big thanks to everyone (special shout out to Mark, of course, and other members who've shouldered this logistical challenge historically),...
  3. Re: Good free tuner Apps that work with mandolin?

    I've been using gStrings on Android for a few years, and like it. The free version has easily-ignored ads at the top. It has a bunch of instrument presets, so I just pull up the violin profile to...
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    Re: Mandolin Collection in Canada

    *ba dum tssss*...
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    Re: The Traveling Pick Sampler - Anyone Interested?

    I'm quite interested and would appreciate being added to the list!
    Thank you for keeping this great opportunity moving!
  6. Re: lattice or x brace reconstruction on oval hole 1915 Washburn?

    Ooh, I'm not sure if this is entirely relevant, though I hope it is helpful: Mr. Wildwood fixed up my model 2427 a couple of years ago; mostly neck work, but some crack stabilizing too. I don't...
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    Re: Favorite mandolin playing beverage?

    Definitely depends on the season, time of day, and my mood! Nothing like hot coffee for mornings, or wintery afternoons. In the evening, my mandolin and I tend to partake in more whiskey than is...
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    Re: Buying from Thomann from the US:

    I ordered an 8-course Renaissance Lute from Thomann in January of this year. It shipped really fast, they sent tracking, and it was ultimately delivered very quickly. I don't believe there was any...
  9. Re: Hello! I am new and in need of some bowlback advice

    Hey Nimue! I don't have anything valuable to contribute to your search compared to the experts that have already weighed in (aside from being patient to find that right fit), but I did want to shout...
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    Re: Case hardware

    Sorry for the late response!

    Thanks for all the helpful input, folks! I really appreciate it. Mike, I'll take a look at those sources, thank you! Richard, great thoughts on hardware reuse and...
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    Case hardware

    I can't imagine this hasn't been discussed, or maybe it's a problem of recent distribution/availability, but I'm struggling to find hardware to repair my lute case. Apologies, though, if this is a...
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    Re: Larson Brothers?

    Haha, it's true! Having lived in Colorado Springs for a good span of time, I can confirm we're snobs about what gets labelled a mountain.

    Also, for whatever it's worth, I adore my Regal-made...
  13. Re: Interesting Flatiron-style mandolins on Shopgoodwill

    Last name might be "Allen"... I'd see about finding information from the Telluride (Colorado) Bluegrass Festival from 1994, maybe you can find someone likely mentioned. Or maybe they're a local to...
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    Re: Odd headstock repair

    Wow, it's looking really nice! I've been following your repair adventure and it sure looked daunting from the start. Congrats! I can't wait for a video.
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    Re: Aria AM900C - Made in Japan

    My first mandolin was an Aria AM 200CA built in Korea, in candy apple red, no less! (Well, maybe just a smidge darker).

    Despite looking and feeling a bit cheap compared to my 1920s-ish Meyer...
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    Re: The Gibson 1909 collection

    Here's a U Style from 1910:

    https://jakewildwood.blogspot.com/2020/09/1910-gibson-style-u-harp-guitar.html

    Really different tailpiece and bridge(s), of course. What a handful!
  17. Re: Skill Progression/Benchmarks, MAS and Instrument Upgrades

    I'm not sure I can say that acquiring a new/upgraded instrument can be directly attributed to any improvements I've had personally. Both in flute/piccolo and mandolin, I can speak to at least a...
  18. Re: Washburn (Regal) Model 2427 Two-Point Flatback

    (Oops, I fell off the internet for a month! I probably didn't miss anything, right?). Sorry for the delay in my response!

    Steve, thanks for the recommendation! I'll look into the Guardian...
  19. Re: Washburn (Regal) Model 2427 Two-Point Flatback

    Nick-
    Thanks for the info! I don't suppose I was really expecting to get better than a 2-5 year spread. Not having seen this particular model though, I was just hoping for any additional...
  20. Re: Washburn (Regal) Model 2427 Two-Point Flatback

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    Thanks! It is rosewood! I was half expecting it to be laminate, maybe, as I understand Washburn/Regal did that, but it doesn't seem to be. The back cracks had me a little worried, but it...
  21. Re: Washburn (Regal) Model 2427 Two-Point Flatback

    Thanks for your response, Nick. I had seen your comment, but didn't have the Washburn book in hand to do any follow-up reading/asking at the time. (I'm borrowing from a university music library at...
  22. Washburn (Regal) Model 2427 Two-Point Flatback

    Hi folks. I've been lurking in your lovely forum for some time now and finally thought I should hop in with a question I've hit a wall on.

    I've recently acquired a beautiful (IMO) old Washburn...
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