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  1. Re: Modern case options for teens Gibson A models

    Late reply, but just to say thanks a heap to Jim & co for pointing me to the right case. The TKL joint fits great & got the black 1916 A home from overseas in one piece.

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  2. Re: Modern case options for teens Gibson A models

    Nice, that could be interesting - yet I'm not crazy about having to relocate or remove the accessory compartment.
  3. Re: Modern case options for teens Gibson A models

    I plunked down for one of those for my old Gallagher G-50. Excellent case for a dreadnought.
  4. Re: Modern case options for teens Gibson A models

    That's good news! (plus a shop over in NJ seems to have one ... rather not do online shopping if it can be helped)
  5. Modern case options for teens Gibson A models

    Apologies, I'm sure this topic has been covered before - but after multiple searches using different combinations of keywords, have come up empty.
    I recently acquired a simple 1916 model A. Nothing...
  6. Re: style 15? or style 17? (caveat. vintage Martin content)

    Now that you mention it, the teens model 2s that I've seen had spruce tops - one of them actually bore a C. Bruno(?) firebrand, but was nearly identical otherwise.
    Martin was has also been...
  7. Re: style 15? or style 17? (caveat. vintage Martin content)

    I think it was an honest mistake calling it a L2. The discussion sprouted on another forum, and I, for want of escalating a childish know-it-all tit for tat decided to field the subject here.
    I...
  8. style 15? or style 17? (caveat. vintage Martin content)

    some disagreement on another forum as per the style designation of this here guitar.
    incorrectly listed as an L-2. I content that it's a model 2, style 15.
    (nice price, shame I have enough guitars...
  9. Re: This weeks mandolin that won't get a bid or buyer

    I had to come out from lurking on the forum for this one... I had a feeling you guys saw it already.
    The ALL CAPS "I WILL NOT SHIP, SO DON'T BOTHER ME IF YOU'RE NOT COMING TO MY SHOP" testimony...
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    Re: Post a pic of your cat sleeping in your case

    Betsy is a little bummed the Stradolin case isn't as comfy as the octave case.

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    Re: Post a pic of your cat sleeping in your case

    Betsy, the cyclo-kitty discovers my octave mandolin case
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    & helping decide which fiddle to play tonight
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    Re: Fiberglass mando cases

    I have a Golden Gate fiberglass case, I like it's compact size and storage room. BUT, it doesn't take a hit very well. I found this out when I discovered that the clip for the stock shoulder strap...
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    Re: Someone please buy this thing

    It back! Dunno how much it was going for a few weeks ago, but seller's asking 18hundy. http://nashville.craigslist.org/msg/2298378108.html

    Better pics probably would help, but then again, you...
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    Re: 2-Point Mandolins?

    (off topic, but...)
    Jill, Phil made a couple of great flat-tops with what was left of that maple. Last time I checked there was one that wasn't spoken for.
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    Re: 2-Point Mandolins?

    Sweet, I'd like to see/hear that came out.
    I've been meditating on getting together with Phil for version 2.0 with that same wood selection.
    This one was a bit of an experiment with a 360mm scale...
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    Re: M. E. N. O. S.

    hahaha! classic!
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    our Wed night jam in the NY Times

    http://graphics8.nytimes.com/images/2011/02/25/arts/25OPENJAM-5/OPENJAM-5-popup.jpg
    also highlighted are sessions at Sunny's & Lowlands over in Brooklyn, plus the Paddy Reilly's sunday jam (14yrs...
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    Re: Design A Weber Instrument Giveaway

    I don't understand how to enter...am I missing something?


    Also, the "Design A Weber" tool only covers cookie-cutter trim levels and not wood selections. I like Bruce Webber's work, for a custom...
  19. Re: Golden Age Restoration Tuners for A-style Mandolin , who has

    I installed sat on an '18 A4, & found them at first to "grind" too much for my liking. So I took them off, double checked the alignment, then before reinstalling I took them apart and used a little...
  20. Re: craigslist London seems full of dodgy offers

    Very dodgy indeed, I wonder if the same scammer is trolling the cafe for "ideas".
    Because the pics of this A4z listed on the London CL looks like they were pulled from an eBay-US listing that was...
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    Re: Gelas mandolins

    (wow, I can't believe this thread is still going!)
    I got started on a conversation about Gelas mandos earlier tonight then got back to the 'puter and strted looking around for more info on them...
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    Re: Mandolincafe Restoration Challenge

    That's good news, need tuners for an late teens A4. I hope I get to "taste" the restoration some day, it looks great!
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    Re: Mandolincafe Restoration Challenge

    ditto, curious about the quality of those tuners too!
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    Re: Stew-Mac Golden Age Tuners

    How new is "newer"? I ordered mine back in April/May. Is it possible I got a bummer set?
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    Re: Stew-Mac Golden Age Tuners

    I had a set sent to Phil Davidson for the 2-pointer he built me last spring. Like the aesthetic of the ebony buttons, but I've been pretty unhappy with them...way too much slop.
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