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    Re: OK, What Are The Odds ?

    That really is astonishing. I have heard for years that the correct way to install outlets is with the ground plug facing up, to prevent this exact type of thing from happening (something metal...
  2. Re: Audio-Technica microphones on oval-hole mandolins - magnets!

    I know there are lots of other mic options, but I believe the ATM350 is pretty darn good for the price. It's worth trying to make it work!

    I just sold the mic, so my part must end. I'd be happy...
  3. Re: Audio-Technica microphones on oval-hole mandolins - magnets!

    Sound through the mic doesn't seem to be affected, but it was definitely a concern. At 3 inches away the magnetic field is pretty weak (below 0.01 lbs), and if I had a mic with a longer neck it...
  4. Audio-Technica microphones on oval-hole mandolins - magnets!

    I have been using an ATM350 for a year or so now, using a DPA body clip and attaching the microphone clamp directly to that body clip. It is kinda secure-ish, and I've never really liked it. I've...
  5. Re: Northfield archtop OM - can anyone measure the neck for me?

    Thank you very much. Got one on the way.
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    Re: 14” octave string set questions

    To get a reasonably playable tension at G2 on a 14" scale, you need something like a .080" string and it probably will sound terrible.
  7. Northfield archtop OM - can anyone measure the neck for me?

    Hi all

    I'm looking at buying an archtop OM online - does anyone have measurements of the neck, or could perhaps take some quick measurements if you own one? None of the usual shops seem to have...
  8. Re: Old archtop guitar (no mandolin content)

    acousticguitarforum.com is free to join and there are a million rambling lunatics over there, some of whom probably will recognize this instrument...
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    Re: Ovation MM68 Made in USA Info?

    Not sure what the difference is between the various MM68 flavors, but you can easily see what's sold on Reverb:
    https://reverb.com/marketplace?query=ovation%20mm68&show_only_sold=true
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    Re: String buzz caused by low nut?

    If it was due to the nut, you'd only have buzz in the open position. How much is "slight relief"? You may need more.
  11. Re: Strings for OCTOLINDO S MODEL DELUXE?

    Those are loop end. OP could probably put a ball in there, but that would be a finicky process that doesn't seem worth it to me...
  12. Re: Strings for OCTOLINDO S MODEL DELUXE?

    I've done the Strings By Mail thing for my Octolindo F - yeah it's a little pricey. Elixir plain strings are cheaper than wound so that helps a little, but you still end up $30+ per set. If you use...
  13. Re: The Traveling Pick Sampler - Anyone Interested?

    Mark - I also meant to put a baggie of rubber grommets into Sampler 2, but forgot to do so. If you think this fits with the vibe of the sampler, I'll send them to you.
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    Re: Wide Nut Fever?

    I love my wide nut Breedlove. My fingertips are too thin to do the 4-strings-with-one-finger trick, so I appreciate the little bit of extra space over my 1 1/8 Alvarez. As my kids would say, "don't...
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    Re: Gibson F-5L low bridge height

    A good luthier can quickly thin and re-cut the ramps on that saddle, solving both your problems.
  16. Re: The Traveling Pick Sampler - Anyone Interested?

    Sampler #2 is on its way to RedonkulousD.
  17. Re: The Traveling Pick Sampler - Anyone Interested?

    I received sampler 2 over the weekend - having fun with it and will have it shipped out by the end of the week!

    I'm going to add a D'andrea Radex 1.25 (I'm loving these!) and a Hense Speedy Cream...
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    Re: Silent Night (for solo mandolin)

    That's really lovely - thanks for sharing.
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    Re: Using a capo with a mandolin?

    Most people here will tell you "no". Do you care what they think? I have a capo that fits my mandolin and rarely use it, but if it was going to make a piece dramatically easier to play, I wouldn't...
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    Re: Polishing/buffing picks

    For what it's worth, I use these to shape and polish bevels - I think getting them smooth and shiny is as important as the shape itself:
    https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B003ELH7AI

    Plus they're...
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    Re: T-I's on GBOM

    I've put D'addario flats on my KR Strings Octolindo F. My experience was the G string tone was too dull and I took them off.

    I'm in the "different pick" camp - sign up to get the cafe pick...
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    Re: D'Andrea Radex Picks

    I just ordered some and I think I'm coming up soon for Sampler #2, so I'll toss at least one in there.
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    Re: Suggestions for an Oval hole Mandolin

    I have an oval-hole Breedlove and am very happy with it. Wide nut though, if you care! I paid 800 for mine - the few on Reverb right now have been sitting a while because they're a big high.
  24. Re: When did Pono stop making GBOs, and what's a good alternative

    That's for sure! The scale length on the celtic-style may be really long; if so you can try capo-ing it up to a shorter scale.
  25. String tension calculator sheet for OMs (and whatever else!)

    I have been trying a bunch of strings on my OM, and thought I'd share this sheet I put together to calculate string tension for you. I've been buying tons of single strings in the gauges I wanted...
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