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    Re: Happy Birthday Big Dawg!!!

    I’m a little late to the party. Happy Birthday!
  2. Thread: Gig material

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    Re: Gig material

    Almost anything Eagles or Grateful Dead
  3. Thread: Scratch remover

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    Re: Scratch remover

    Try this. A dear old Aunt once told me to take the meat of a walnut and rub it on a scratch. The oil and meat fills in the scratch and blends in with most darker woods. I’ve done this on dark...
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    Re: Template material

    Lexan can be difficult to cut. Although it may seem counter productive you may want to try the following method next time.
    1. Make a templet using 1/2” or 3/4” plywood or mfd.
    2. Cut your Lexan...
  5. Re: Any others here that started their mandolin/instrument later

    I’m 71 years old now and started playing the mandolin when I was 59. My biggest problem is finding the time to practice. I know enough chords to get me by, but I have to spend more time learning...
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    Re: Pitch pocket - aaargh!

    Patch it and then make it a black top
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    Re: Remove gunk from 1924 Gibson neck

    I have had success using the rotten stone abrasive powder mixed with liquid furniture polish creating a slurry. The rotten stone is just coarse enough to remove the gunk without creating scratches. ...
  8. Re: Strings For Vintage National Resonator Mandolin 489

    Since National is located in Ca. Why not try calling them and see if they can steer you in the right direction in finding the gear.
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    Re: Should I bother?..

    Don’t postpone joy. If you can afford it, do it.
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    Re: Guess Wood Species from Sound

    Knockon wood
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    Re: How long do you guys remember songs?

    I don’t have a lot of tunes under my belt, but I find that I memorise all of the chords in a song but lose track of how many beats for each chord. It would help being able to play with others....
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    Re: What's a good New Year's musical Resolution?

    Learn one song every few weeks.
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    Re: Cleaning an old fretboard

    I have found that mixing powdered abrasive with liquid furniture polish does wonders. Do not use spray polish. If the wood is dark use Rotten Stone as an abrasive, if it is light use Pumice. Mix...
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    Re: National RM1 changes/evolution

    If I remember correctly National produced two resonator mandolins. The RM was produced with a maple body and top. It’s top plate was drilled with round holes in a triangular pattern. The RM 1 is...
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    Re: Thats a suprise Regal Reverse Scroll

    When I first saw it I thought of the Banzi Pipeline. The most photographed wave in the world. Now I’m thinking I should brush my teeth.
  16. Re: Embarassing Question - Which Mandolin to Bring to Jam?

    Im not a very good player and was in the same situation just before COVID. I have what most would consider a good beginner mandolin and another high end resonator. I also don’t know very many songs...
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    Re: table top drill press

    I’m a retired shop teacher. I always told my students to keep their head away from the spinning chuck. One day a student didn’t follow instructions. Low and behold he had a scuffle with the drill...
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    Re: Recording King RA-998

    I own both an RM 1 and a Recording King resonator. Naturally they both have a different sound. There are times when I favor the Recording King over the RM 1 for its “metallic” sound. I’m surprised...
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    Re: Shop disc sander for small delicate work

    My inner shop teacher comes out occasionally when I see these things. Please remember that a disc sander is designed to sand end grain and outside curves. It can on occasion sand edge grain but I...
  20. Thread: Neck Blanks

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    Re: Neck Blanks

    Check the classifieds there is someone there that sells rims and necks. I can’t recall his name, but it was recently posted in the last few weeks.
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    Re: Replating a vintage National mandolin

    Wouldnt an original untouched finish be more desirable than a replanting? Think vintage cars or furniture. I’d just polish it then go from there.
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    Re: aging fingers just can't cut it anymore

    I just turned 70 two weeks ago and having taken up the mandolin in my early sixties I have nothing to compare as far as speed and loss of ability. I’m happy with two finger cords and just modeling...
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    Re: Blues mando recommendations

    Lino muoio check him out on YoUTube
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    Re: looking for pink floyd tabs?

    Although I have not renewed my membership to Jim’s site in quite some time, ( and in his defense) the $5.00 is definitely well worth all that you get and more.
  25. Thread: Practice wood?

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    Re: Practice wood?

    Take a walk through your local Lowe’s. You would be pleasantly surprised at some of the figure maple in the racks.
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