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Thanks to Scott for making this available. Thanks to Don for all the hard work, great stories and insights into The Great One. And thanks to all the super stars for their stories and tributes. This...

I just shipped a mandolin from Minneapolis, MN to Bellingham, WA USPS Overnight insured for $5K (maximum available). $175. UPS or FedEx will be more. If you are willing to expose it to longer times...

There are a number of hard working and dedicated online and brick and mortar retailers who sell mandolins, guitars and all kinds of accessories. They often take risks carrying arcane inventory and...

A really fine and revealing interview.

I traveled from Wisconsin twice to the "city" and took detours both times to Staten Island to see Mandolin Bros. - an institution whose ads I have watched,...

Just have to add - after inquiring about where to submit payment, I was told the the Tech fixed it at no charge. This was clearly out of warranty, stated or implied, and the damage was caused by my...

Got my repaired tuner in the mail today. I have had this StroboClip for a year or two - can't remember the exact date or even vendor. I took a long trip with a Sweet Pea and stuck it in the zipper...

Scott,

What a great story - it reminded me of the experience Nancy and I had at the synagogue.

In February 2007, Andy came to Wisconsin and did a workshop in our home. People came from all over...

Coletrickle,

I am obviously a Jethro-phile and have super software and equipment to convert LP to CD. I was loaned a copy some years ago and did it but have misplaced it.

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I believe you are right on the chord chemistry. Jethro did understand the chemistry to a large degree but his knowledge was what I liked to call "native". He once told me that you can't play a tune...

Danbui,

Thanks for the acknowledgment. I can't think of what Jethro called that tune. I am impressed by your tenacity to play it - not easy! The voicing he used for the main chord was - and pardon...

Raymando,

It is a C whole tone scale but it is played over D7 or D7b5 - it is the lick he uses as an interlude in "Take the A Train" - the subsequent licks are variations that he used to close the...

Raymando,

Can you be more specific? Where is "Lick 1"? There are no tracks by that name in the Lessons.

Hey Mandolirius,

Have you put it into Tabledit?

Jethro did not judge his audiences or his students, beyond making the necessary calibrations to cater to their needs. He was loyal to them to a fault. He wasn't even judgmental of his critics.
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Terry,

I am surprised and thrilled to hear from you. I remember you (and your mom) from those Wednesday nights in the Winter of 1975-76. Those days I spent with your dad were very precious to me....

Today is the 22nd anniversary of the passing of Jethro Burns. For some time I have been working with Mike O'Connell and Rob Coleman to make available another installment of "Lessons with Jethro"...

My bad! A stuttering finger buys an extra "0".

The rate was $,50/$100/yr. Typically, I don't think it is worth carrying a Heritage policy if you are not over $25,000 in scheduled value. With a...

I have been covered by a Heritage policy for many years. I would have to say that their service has been acceptable, though I have had to negotiate for what is fair and fortunately, I have not had to...

John,

I am so terribly sorry - I don't think many of us knew what you were going through. We all mourn your loss.

Jim

Gads! What great shots! Jim - that Washburn is PRISTINE. I noticed that a lot of the Washburns do not have leg pegs. I also think they are later - dunno why they changed - I think it had something to...

Bill,

The serial is 1318 - the laminate in the neck appears to be the same vulcanized rubber that is used on the headstock overlay and the pick guard. The pick guard appears to be held on by one...

Chris,

That is a beauty - this is why so many of us feel it is the most beautiful aesthetic design of the period.

Here is the last one for now. The case is in great shape, too. A little wear...

Fantastic tailpiece

Pete's handiwork...

Just a couple more - Thanks, Scott for the bandwidth and thanks for having this thread.