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    Most corrosion resistant strings

    I have the type of skin/hands that just tears up strings, always had this problem for as long as I've been playing. I've just dealt with it by playing with mostly dead strings all the time - I really...
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    Re: Hump in center of Mandolin Top

    Assuming your speculation is correct, is that something I can ignore?



    Neither side of the top appears to move at all when I put pressure on it. No signs of movement or any crack/separation. I...
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    Re: Hump in center of Mandolin Top

    No idea where it was bought new, I got it from Guitar Center a couple years ago. The bump could have existed then and I just didn't notice - I have no idea.

    The dark line you see running dead...
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    Re: Hump in center of Mandolin Top

    Yes, it is a bump. How would I check the glue joint? Know anyone in NJ/Philly area that could take a look?
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    Hump in center of Mandolin Top

    I never noticed this before on my mandolin, but there is a small hump running straight down the center of it. It starts off flat near just under the neck, and then becomes more of a hump as it gets...
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    Re: New Jersey Bluegrass and Oldtime Jam!

    Darn, I just saw this today. Missed it!

    Mike, on another topic, is there a similar organization or group that would be more local to South Jersey or Philly? I've known about BOTMA of NJ for some...
  7. Re: Possible to quickly search Classifieds for "Used" mandolins o

    The classifieds, while a great resource, have always been tough to sort/search through IMO. A lot of the entries are for new mandolins, and likely most of us looking through the classifieds are...
  8. Re: what software apps do you use (for mando)?

    I use Tabledit (paid tabbing software), Tux Guitar (free tabbing software; not as good as Tabledit but its free and compatible with GuitarPro5 files, which a lot of guitarists use), and Chordify.net...
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    Re: Fake Gibson A9 on Ebay

    Not to mention $1999.99 seems steep for a used A-9?
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    Re: App for Lyrics and Chords?

    I have been using "Chordify" (chordify.net) a lot lately. It uses some type of algorithm to detect chords in audio files (or youtube videos), and does a pretty accurate job at it. I've been chopping...
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    Re: Finger Ease

    O'Keeffe's Working Hands hand cream is the best stuff for this. My hands get dried out and cracked depending on the weather, and this cream provides so much relief after just one or two uses.
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    Removable F Hole Inserts/Covers

    Does anyone know if something like this exists? I am wanting to plug in my Eastman 605 and experiment with distortion. Looking for ways to reduce feedback before I try.

    Would taping the holes up...
  13. Re: Paul Reed Smith Private Stock McCarty mandolin

    I watched this interesting Ted Talk by PRS recently: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sNzJjlV1TOA

    I don't know anything about making instruments, but after watching that, I would be really...
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    Re: Switching to higher guage

    They're going on an Eastman 605. Read in other threads that it should take 75s no problem. Are Eastmans considered heavier built?

    It sounds like i will want to slightly lower my action after...
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    Switching to higher guage

    In the interest of improving volume and tone, I'm considering up-gauging from J74's to J75's (or an equivalent gauge of a different brand).

    Is this change subtle enough where I won't need to mess...
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    Re: Mando Store to try before I buy?

    I was doing it all wrong; picking dates that were too soon. Thanks for the tips! ...Now to convince my wife that we should visit Nashville for a 'vacation'.
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    Re: Mando Store to try before I buy?

    I wish $200 would get me down to Nashville and back! Best I could find out of Philly was in the 350-400 range. Where are you finding $200 tickets?
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    Re: Mando Store to try before I buy?

    With Mandolin Brothers gone, there seems to be a vacuum in the tri-state area that needs filling. Can someone please open a mandolin store in NJ for us? :grin: I promise I'll buy something!
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    Re: String Change and Recycle/Re-purpose

    I'm with you 100% on that notion. I have a nephew who started learning saxophone at his old middle school. Due to life events, they had to move to a new area with a school system that did not have...
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    Re: String Change and Recycle/Re-purpose

    I asolutely loathe changing strings. Im a clutz, there is frequently blood and sore fingers.

    I would gladly donate used strings if such a prgram were started here.
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    Re: Kentucky/Eastman Oval Comparison

    How does the tone compare to a Big Muddy/Mid Mo? I tried one with a walnut back and spruce top; wasn't a fan of the tone. Flat tops just aren't my thing - unless maybe they sound markedly different...
  22. Re: New music from Eric Skye and Tim Connell

    Good stuff. Anyone else think Tim looks a lot like a young Bob Weir?
  23. Re: Extreme Mandolin Nerd Out - An Interview with Adrian Gross

    I enjoyed watching; thanks for sharing! When's the next episode?
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    Re: Tabledit Problems For a Student of Mine

    As a bit of a PC enthusiast, I agree with AlanN's recommendation to uninstall the Trend Micro antivirus. As sad as it is, much of the "antivirus" software out there is itself malware. I've helped...
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    Re: Kentucky/Eastman Oval Comparison

    Thanks for posting this video, sounds great! From RCC56's post, it seems that these go for $1500? Bit out of my budget, so I'm considering the Kentucky/Eastman ovals. ...Then again, there is that...
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