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    Re: What's up with Ukes?

    Love my baritone and tenor mandos tuned in 5ths just so I can play familiar tunes with different tone.

    Lotsa fun!
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    Re: Eastman md 304 vs 314

    I have both F and A style Collings mandolins with oval holes. I can't detect any notable difference. I will say that yes the points on the F-style allow you to position the mandolin a bit better on...
  3. Humidity different in same 10x10 room with humidifier in place.

    I searched the archives and alas, could not find a direct answer to this question.

    I have all my instruments in a small roughly 10x10 room in which I have a Levoit Ultrasonic Humidifier which...
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    Re: NMD - Eastman 514

    Congrats on the Eastman. I love the F oval holes.
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    Re: Buzzing and humidity on MDO 305

    1st off, I apologize for the horribly written post.

    2ndly, yes I believe I need to get this mandolin set-up under the proper conditions.

    Thanks to those who replied with the encouraging advice....
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    Buzzing and humidity on MDO 305

    Received the octave mandolin which sounded good out of the case. Having been keeping it in a humidifier room with a 45% humidity level it buzzes from the 5 fret onward. Am I right in assuming it...
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    My ol' Collings MF5 O V

    Voila!
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    Re: Cleary Lake Fall Colors

    Greg, this is Steven from Ottawa. We are friends on banjo hangout. Its been a while. Good music as always. Very very pretty song. Great job!
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    2-week Review of new Collings MF5O-V

    Never having had a varnish before- or an F-style for that matter- I bit the bullet last year and put in a custom order for a honey-amber, oval hole, F-style, varnish mando. My only experience with...
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    Installing strap on new varnish

    I'm picking up my new Collings MF5O-V tomorrow and am hesitating to put the strap on the scroll right away. Should I wait a while for the varnish to cure, or just go head and accept some wear that...
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    Collings MT-O vs. MF5-O V

    Hi folks. I already have myself a nice Collings MT-O gloss top. I'm considering an upgrade. What more would I be getting in an MF5-O V. I would appreciate anyone's opinions, especially if you...
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    Pricing of mandos

    If its not taboo to talk about prices, I was wondering what a resonable/good deal would be on a new Collings MF5, or a MF5V. I'm just shopping around and want to make sure I don't pay more than I...
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    Re: Why I don't want a varnish mandolin.

    Yeah, honest wear doesn't bother me, but the potential tackiness in heat and imprinting onto the finish, etc. does kinda make me a little reserved. Hmm... Are the varnishes that sensitive to...
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    Why I don't want a varnish mandolin.

    I'm flipping between a Collings MF5 and MF5V. I have to be honest I don't baby my instruments. That is to say, I handle them gently enough but don't get around to cleaning them as frequently as...
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    Re: My Romero Banjo Mandolin

    Yeah, I almost went for the tenor, but it will certainly be next for me.
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    Re: My Romero Banjo Mandolin

    http://i87.photobucket.com/albums/k160/senatorman/P1050169.jpg
    http://i87.photobucket.com/albums/k160/senatorman/P1050171-1.jpg
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    My Romero Banjo Mandolin

    Here is my banjo mandolin made for me by Jason Romero in Horse Fly, BC. I love this thing. They did great with the custom inlay and aging the custom made metal parts, including nuts, tailpiece,...
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    Re: Collings MT O?

    The Collings MT-O is my main player, sitting right beside me as I type. I did a lot of comparing and for the style of music I play, old-time/irish fiddle tunes, I like its sweet and round sound- its...
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    Gold Tuning Tuners, Ebony Buttons

    Anyone know where I can possibly order these from either in the U.S. or Canada? I'm having problems locating these?
  20. Mandolin for 2-1/2 to 3 year old? Too soon?

    My daughter likes to get her hands on my mandolin whenever she can- she knows to hold the pick and actually gets the concept of strumming and how to hold the mando (as best she can at her age). I'm...
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    Re: 1st day with my mandolin...

    Let me start by saying that I sold a banjo and banjo neck to free up some funds. After talking it over with players, etc. and looking at potential resale, I found myself a Collings MT-O. I loved...
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    1st day with my mandolin...

    Well, I received my first mandolin as a belated Christmas gift from my wife last night. I have never played mando but have always wanted to. I play banjo, fingerstyle guitar, uke and fiddle (with...
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    Re: Mandolin Banjo Question

    Jason Romero makes beautiful banjos. Here's one of his banjolins. I thought it was for sale from his site just a while ago, I think it might be sold as I don't see it listed as for sale now....
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    I just bought my first mandolin!

    I just wanted to say hello and introduce myself! I just purchased my first mandolin and am excited and inspired! What a great feeling to start fresh on a new instrument. My primary instrument is...
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