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    Requesting info about a 1999 Ratliff R-5

    Hi,
    I have a 1999 Ratliff R-5. I bought it mail order from a shop in Germany STREICHHOLZ-SCHACHTEL, but I went to their website and seems like they are no longer there. I emailed Audey and he said...
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    Octave mandolin and pinky issue

    When I use my pinky on my OM (Petersen L2) I notice that my pinky usually lands between the strings, especially on the 3rd and 4th course. Anybody have ideas on how to fix this either by changing...
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    Re: Petersen Octave Mandolin

    Oh, yeah, forgot. It’s 22 inch scale. It’s level 2 if that makes a difference, but I think that is the decoration level. Good to know about heavier strings. I prefer heavier strings on my guitars and...
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    Petersen Octave Mandolin

    Anybody have a Petersen OM? searched the forums but decided to make my own thread.

    I have had a Petersen Octave Mandolin 22 inch scale for a while now and have never been happy with the strings....
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    Re: 1987 Flatiron Artist A5 (Mint)

    Wow! I have one of those too! Mine’s from ‘89 though.
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    Re: No frills vs fancier mandolins

    I have a “blinged out” Ratliff R5 #784 called a “heartbreaker” with little teardrops on the fretboard and gold-colored hardware. It’s a amazing instrument. Audey,when I asked him about it in an...
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    Re: My MAS is cured.

    :)) There’s a cure?
    I bought a 1989 Flatiron A5 Artist back in 1989 and I still have it. It’s still my favorite after several others! Good choice and hope you enjoy!
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    Re: Octave mando 4 or 5 courses?

    I play a 4 and would love to play a 5. Still looking for one though. :)
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