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  1. Re: Is Gibson Getting Ready to Roll Out Some New Models?

    While at IBMA, I got to hold and play the new Loar copy and I was mst impressed. Fit and finish was spectacular, with what appeared to be a varnish finish; the mandolin was light but not too light,...
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    Re: Love for Ovals

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    A new Kimble oval hole, next to an older Kimble f hole mandolin. Distinctly different sounds and both very pleasing to hear.
  3. Re: Looking for some help sifting through reverb

    [QUOTE=beedlo;1910548]I understand it's probably a somewhat weird request, but here it is.

    I want to buy a somewhat decent F-style mandolin (that I won't have to upgrade from)

    Would love to...
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    Re: Bill Bussman passes

    Thanks for that wonderful story of Bill’s life
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    Re: Gibson Mandolins 2004

    Geno, thanks for the review. Very informative and good to know that hand carving was still the method to achieve the top and back. My A-9 was acquired a couple of years ago for about $1600…...
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    Re: Gibson Mandolins 2004

    As my friends and I are researching these A-9 mandolins and the F-9 mandolins from this period I am intrigued not only about who,was signing theses but who was crafting them, who was carving them, or...
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    Re: Question about mandolin necks

    These move pretty fast, but look for a circa 2002-2004 Gibson F9 or A9….these are fantastic instruments and have just the neck profile that you are looking for.
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    Re: "ping" sound on open E string only

    You may just want to try changing your strings. If it’s been a while, this may do wonders..
  9. Re: where best to put strap button on A5 mandolin

    This is where Will put my strap button. I like it there, and it is securely in the block of wood.

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