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  1. Re: Luthiers of good reputation in new york city

    Neal at Rudy’s Guitars in Soho was recommended to me by a local musician and he did minor setup work on my Weber. Not a mandolin in site but nice shop, cool people and service.
    I bought a Canadian...
  2. Re: Searching for the sound of a Bozeman Flatiron 1N

    Here you go-

    https://www.ebay.com/itm/255998829187
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    Re: Pickin' Buddies in New York City

    Mike- thanks for the locations. I'm more of a beginner but I'm always interested in places to hear music.
    My buddy Mark Miller has the Brooklyn Bluegrass Collective for Sunday brunch at The Porch,...
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    Re: What's up with Ukes?

    I was a ukulele player before the mandolin and sold my small collection of high quality ukes to have some cash for this ride.
    In contrast to the value of 1920's Gibson and Martin mandolins, I had a...
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    Re: Finish cracks?

    My 2007 well played Weber has finish cracks on its nitro top. My understanding is this is caused by sudden changes in temperature and/or humidity with the wood and the finish reacting differently to...
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    Re: Jack Tottle's book

    The well used copy I ordered for 5 bucks arrived today and had a nice surprise on the second page. Great book- only wish I bought it in the ‘70’s!
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    Re: A Special Guest at the Blue Note

    Great videos!
    I saw Chris Thile and Brad Mehldau perform together a couple of weeks ago at the inauguration of the newly renovated David Geffen Concert Hall at Lincoln Center here in NYC. The two...
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    Re: A model case for old Gibson

    I have a Superior fiberglass case that I bought as a returned item on Amazon and modified the storage box and location of the neck support to fit my Big Muddy, which is a similar size as a Gibson. I...
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    Re: Weber Yellowstone Experts

    That’s a beautiful instrument- congratulations!
    I have a Weber Big Sky and Bruce Weber / Montana Lutherie was able to confirm the date and details about the materials, fittings and finish. He also...
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    Re: Humidity control, ay ay ay

    I live in New York City and during the summer my instrument is largely out of its case and on a stand. The environmental conditions are ideal and I have nothing to worry about. The winter is just the...
  11. Re: conundrum: 3 calton splatter color combos

    Nice choice!
  12. Re: conundrum: 3 calton splatter color combos

    I like #2 from the first grey group as well as the antique green base as an option. I also think white and one or two dark colors work well with the grey base.
    I spent way too much time on the...
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    Re: Daughter's New Mandolin!

    What an amazing gift! Pure joy! I particularly like the last photo of her looking up the mandolin.
    We started our daughter on the guitar when she was 8 and she stuck with it and is now an amazing...
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    Re: Where are all the (new) mandolins?

    well, I went to the Mandolin Store last week and bought a new quality mandolin, and then sold my current one! Ok, the sale did take 24 hours...
    ;)
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    Re: Calton Cases - in pictures

    I’ve been following this string from the sidelines. I just received the Calton I ordered in October when they were having their free finish upgrade promotion. I’m a frequent weekend traveler with the...
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    Re: To be or not to be (a bluegrass player)

    I don’t think so, so that’s probably a no. As a recent arrival to the mandolin, I’ve been learning mostly fiddle tunes and old time music as many new players do.
    As I improve I would like to explore...
  17. Sticky: Re: An invitation for members to use their real name

    Hi Scott-
    Please change my name to
    E.R. Villalobos

    Thanks!
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    Re: Bobelock arrow case

    I can say from experience that the arrow case fits just fine in an airline overhead compartment and in the mini trunk of my car
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    Re: Bobelock arrow case

    I recently bought an ivory arrow case. We have a crossrock fiberglass case in the family that I really like and I decided to try something different. I like the arrow shape and design, backpack strap...
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    Re: Born on the 4th of July!

    Hi Chris- Thanks for the info! I thought someone would step forward and say- hey, that was my mandolin! I’m a newer player and I’m really enjoying it. I call it “Pops” after Louis Armstrong, who...
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    Born on the 4th of July!

    This morning I looked at the label of my new-to-me Pomeroy A5 and lo and behold-
    she was born on the 4th of July!
    I’m early on this mandolin road and its amazing what a fine instrument can do for...
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    Re: Mandolin Café Women's History Month

    Yep- that is my duty, along with being the finance director, bank, roadie, tour manager! Both are in college!
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    Re: Mandolin Café Women's History Month

    I agree! The banner was the first thing I noticed when I logged on this morning.
    This is my first post and as a proud father of two daughters- one a guitarist and the other an claw hammer banjo...
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    Re: mandolin teachers

    Hello-
    I’ve been talking zoom lessons at the Jalopy Music school in Brooklyn. It’s a good local resource and my teacher is great. Happy to discuss offline.
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    Re: Dennis Vance receives double transplant

    I purchased a used Eastman 614 on the Mandolin store site this month and exchanged emails with Dennis this week. He sounded in good spirits - and already checking emails!- and said he’s eager to get...
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