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    Re: Oldest L-5! Lloyd Loar Signature!Analysis

    Years ago I worked at a great vintage guitar shop, back when today's super rare stuff was only somewhat rare. I got to work on some amazing instruments. Usually, I did basically what the luthier in...
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    Re: string dampeners?

    Love it, keep going, how did we survive not knowing?! :grin:

    I accept grammar mistakes, spelling mistakes, BUT have to draw the line at being wrong. Please fact check before posting. :whistling:
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    Re: FB SOL Incognito

    Probably sounds great, especially for the price. I would replace the bridge with a low one-piece full-contact ebony or rosewood bridge.
  4. Re: What are the chances that a moderately-priced mandolin sounds

    OP mentions Eastman and Kentucky, so I would think "moderately-priced" is being focussed on the lower end of those brands. I could be wrong. Definitely, we are talking a factory made instrument. ...
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    Re: Trapeze tailpiece

    That is the nature of forum life. New people are asking questions that are new to them, but have been answered elsewhere many times. But, the info is still good.

    I see the same 10-20 questions...
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    Re: Oldest L-5! Lloyd Loar Signature!Analysis

    Nice guitar and video. I probably would have opted to leave the "original vintage dust" inside, but a small criticism overall.

    I seem to recall that George Gruhn's favorite personal guitar is a...
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    Re: Post a picture of what's on your bench?

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    Many photos exist of Eddie Cochran with his bridge at a rakish angle...seems wrong, but Eddie Cochran should know....
  8. Re: The downside list of Upside Down tuning machines

    Well, I understand your point, but it is mandolin specific. I'm thinking upside down as opposed to "normal" which is how 99.9999 percent of guitars are outfitted. Sure, it could be argued that...
  9. Re: The downside list of Upside Down tuning machines

    I vote for using the term "upside down" tuners. It makes sense and is easier to understand than this "worm" business...
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    Re: I miss the Classified Guitar posts....

    I see I'm again in a minority -- I check the forum daily, but almost never look at the classifieds.
  11. Re: Stroboclip Tuner TL;DR Tale told by an idiot*, Part 765:

    I must be doing something wrong....no horror stories...

    In addition to a tuning fork I've had for 40+ years, I have two electronic tuners over 30 years old, still in daily use. Arion Stage Tuner...
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    Re: Better tone with a Wooden Tailpiece ?

    Not being a violin player of any merit, I wanted to ask if fine tuners on a violin tailpieces dull the sound? It seems like most players use them.
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    Re: An open letter to Classifieds users

    In my opinion, it is not up to you to "police" the behavior of a seller. When in doubt, you can make a donation.

    Think of it as paying it forward or a tip for a job well done.
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    Re: Old Gibson needs fixin'

    My mention of missing original parts was merely as reference to their replacement value, if you choose to hunt them down. The seller is a "parts robber" and all his listings are original vintage...
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    Re: Old Gibson needs fixin'

    Yep, ended at $585 plus $38 shipping plus tax. Someone will have over $600 in this before the first repair is attempted.

    My logic is, "how much is a nice one?" Then, you subract the cost of the...
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    Re: Regal Le Domino Mandolin C.1933

    No, mine was all black. Don't be fooled by "today's asking prices," in my opinion they are worth $200-250 max and only as a wall-hanger, at that. BUT, more power to prices fueled by internet fads...
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    Re: Regal Le Domino Mandolin C.1933

    20 years ago I had a Le Domino Big Boy guitar that I picked up for $60 at a music store. It was cool looking, but nothing special as a guitar. A NYC dealer offered me $800 and I sold it a week...
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    Re: Old Gibson needs fixin'

    There is a guarantee for success in bidding, simply enter your maximum bid and forget it. eBay will bid for you by proxy, until your max is reached. All the while, others who bid are causing your...
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    Re: Regal Le Domino Mandolin C.1933

    I think these are collected for the coolness factor :cool:, more than the sound. Same with stenciled cowboy/novelty guitars and ukes.
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    Re: Armstrong Strad-O-Lin on eBay?

    Yes, it is the same one.
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    Re: Armstrong Strad-O-Lin on eBay?

    duplicate post
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    Armstrong Strad-O-Lin on eBay?

    http://https://www.ebay.com/itm/224795705006?itmmeta=01HRYS2SK2D27H90KYTY0VPA21&hash=item3456de3eae:g:5VQAAOSwk0tgmU0D&itmprp=enc%3AAQAJAAAAwAQSdAUnDdASBs0z8HfV%2FOyDH1mfPXx4TZHyV%2BFFfjkwOswLd54d6MGJ...
  23. Thread: Aged-tone?

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    Re: Aged-tone?

    Many acoustic instruments are made with wood that is still technically, "wet." (and heavy)

    Could aged tone be wood that is less wet?

    (you know, like an instrument that has air dried for a...
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    Re: Old Gibson needs fixin'

    Like Mike, I usually place my bid in the last 7 or so seconds, with the bid preloaded. Usually works, sometimes I still get outbid by proxy bidding, but only by someone willing to beat my max bid. ...
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    Re: Gibson A with F Holes

    This one is being discussed in the eBay section
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