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    Crafting/Woodworking Armrests

    Recently I purchased a lot of tools for the craft, and have made multiple contacts for sourcing excellent tonal hardwoods. I figured since pretty much the only options for armrests (for just about...
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    Re: Gotoh tuners

    Where do I go to get replacement ebony buttons? Preferably for gotoh mf40's
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    Gotoh mf40's fit?

    I have a Loar 310 brb and want new machines. I've got gotohs on my banjo and love them. I figured they would do better than what came on the instrument stock. I'm not sure if they will fit. Are all f...
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    Re: does anyone know...?

    i think we also know that i meant to type The Loar, and not the lord. --- are there any good sources of gotoh f style tuners out there on a website available?
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    does anyone know...?

    We all know the Lord makes mandolins based after Lloyd's work from Gibson way back but there are no definitive answers when it comes to my question which is- what type of tuning machines comes stock...
  6. please don't hit me with the links

    There's a song called Dawgs Rag.


    Does anyone have the tablature for it? A simple yes or no will suffice. I am aware of all the courses And books that are out of print or are, and I just want to...
  7. Re: Tony Rice 'Nine Pound Hammer' off of Manzanita (sheet music/t

    Thanks for the the link for the tab?
  8. Re: E strings much higher than rest...don't understand why

    I'll check that out but I don't know if the mando would be considered cheap even though it is in the low end
  9. Re: E strings much higher than rest...don't understand why

    https://www.mandolincafe.com/forum/asset.php?fid=169309&uid=61638&d=1645828722

    https://www.mandolincafe.com/forum/asset.php?fid=169311&uid=61638&d=1645828801
  10. E strings much higher than rest...don't understand why

    So yesterday I noticed that for some reason my e strings are very much higher than the rest of my strings on the fretboard and I do not recall them being like that previously I haven't made any type...
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    Looking for the best/cheapest

    i know, i know it is an oxymoronic type of inquiry, but oxymoronic minds want to know...

    i am seeking opinions about what the best and cheapest option for F style mand with binding not only on the...
  12. Well....now that's a deep subject

    <Clean up your language or this will be your next to last post. No further warnings. This is not welcome here.>
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    Re: Nut file sizes

    I don't mind spending 💰 on quality stuff but I have to be able to afford it at the time. life/the universe/everything has been throwing me some costly curve balls lately. I used some graphite and a...
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    Re: Nut file sizes

    Aaaaaaay, what can I say? What can I do? I got a lot going on and sometimes I overlook some things. Aaaaaaay.
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    Re: Nut file sizes

    Aaaaaaay, what can I say? What can I do? I got a lot going on and sometimes I overlook some things. Aaaaaaay.
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    Re: Nut file sizes

    this is truly funny, i was just reading about usiing feelers for a type of saw. do you have to alter the edge of the gauge at aill, or just roll with it the way it is? grobet has so many options, but...
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    Re: Nut file sizes

    i had the same concern about it not being the problem. i do prefer to do the work myself if i can. i recently installed my banjo spikes, and i am not completely dissatisfied with the job i did. they...
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    Re: Nut file sizes

    i just don't know if i can justify to myself spending 70 or any amount remotely close to that on a set of 4 tiny pieces of metal. not that i do not agree that they are the right tool for the job, and...
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    Re: Nut file sizes

    Thanks Ed, it seems like the bridge is stable, but as i have never owned and therefore experienced the regular use of a floating bridge, i cannot be totally sure about that. Is there signs of wear or...
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    Re: Nut file sizes

    Yup, that was the one that kind gentleman sent me. Okay, I am feeling a little better about taking this on. Thank you!!
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    Re: Nut file sizes

    Wouldn't a size .013 be too large for a, say, .0115 or .010 string? I thought having a slot so much larger would cause a buzz or hummmmm with the string vibration and what have you.
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    Re: Nut file sizes

    Oh man, I do not have any idea of what you are talking about beyond tight binding in the slot. Can I simply file away the tight spots in the slot? Another thing/symptom is when I tune up my D's, they...
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    Re: Nut file sizes

    I would be more interested in the part# or file# concerning grobet. I have discovered them on my own in the last few hours researching and attempting to solve it on my own. They have a section in one...
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    Nut file sizes

    Hey there.
    I would like to ask about the various sizes of files used for a nut. It's become obv to me that it may be the issue with my constantly detuning issue. The setup is fine, the bridge is...
  25. Re: got a live one here folks, and he is coming in hot

    what is cleated and not cleated mean?
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