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  1. Re: Don't know whether to laugh or cry. Gig Hell!

    Seems like you said you wouldn't ask for any money and then did! I understand wanting the recognition and respect that getting paid represents, but you seem to be the one changing your tune.
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    Re: Artist's instruments now to be targeted?

    I thought it was a story from The Onion at first. Then I realized, it would have been better written.
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    Re: Can we change my login ID??

    How about Kip Carter or KipCar?
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    Re: Post a pic of your cat sleeping in your case

    79915 are pit bulls allowed 'round here?
  5. Re: $1.9 million Strad stolen while violinist checked her iPhone

    I generally agree w/ MrMando re likely crime of opportunity. But if it was a targeted crime, there's a flaw in your copy scheme. If it's a targeted theft, there NEEDS to be a high profile theft. If...
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    Re: Playing the Mandolin

    "You have the logic of a banjo player." Should have been been followed by, "Wait, do you have logic or are you a banjo player?"
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    iPad page turner

    Anyone use a page turner footswitch with the iPad? I just ordered the new Bluetooth wireless setup BT-105 from AirTurn (NFI).

    Looks like they shipped a batch and ran out. Next batch due Dec 10....
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    Re: LR Baggs Para DI

    I don't think this is accurate. Could you provide details? IIRC, PADI has 10meg ohm input impedance And generally for high impedance piezo pickup you'll want high input impedance. 1M should be...
  9. Re: Tailpiece screw problem when installing pickup

    @andy - Thanks for the link
    @Bart - thanks for the info.

    So while my screw was stripped it didn't fall out and the tailpiece wasn't leaning forward toward the top. I'm wondering if the angle of...
  10. Tailpiece screw problem when installing pickup

    Successfully installed a K&K twin internal pickup yesterday. Was very nervous drilling out the end pin hole, but practiced on some scrap and using a series of bits to step up the hole, got to 1/2"...
  11. Re: Bebop Mandolin: Target Notes and Chromatic Approaches

    Thanks for this Pete. Just started exploring jazz, and I'm looking forward to checking out your books.

    Don
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    Re: Sound system help

    A lot of people here will know more than me, so I'm sure you'll get plenty of good advice soon.

    That being said, I've been very happy with my Yamaha StagePAS 500. Has 4 mic pre, total of 6 or 7...
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    Re: Passernig mandos

    I just played one owned by a friend. It sounded great. Very strong and good playability. I actually like it better than his Gil F5.
    Don
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    Re: Mandolin scale, blues conversions

    Or ... Play it; if it doesn't sound right, play it again and make that "I'm really in the zone" face.
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    Re: Take care of your hands!!

    Or up to 1023 with both hands, but lose just one finger and you're down to 511!
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    Re: Pickin' in St Louis, MO

    The Folk School of St. Louis has jams every first and third Saturday. Usually several rooms, bluegrass, old time, and sometimes blues or something else. They also offer lots of interesting adult...
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    Re: HOW MANY DO YOU OWN?

    Too many, but never enough... :cool:

    1. Kimble F5
    2. Silver Angel F5
    3. Gilchrist Model 1
    4. Gibson F2
    5. Pomeroy F4
    6. Mann SEM 5
    7. Michael Kelly F5
    8. Martin tenor
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    Re: Still Learning - Question on Fills

    Some advice I've been given is to first listen to players that have great fills, slow it down, and figure it out. That's really not too hard to do. Get the amazing slowdowner software or i think you...
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    Re: Mandolin/Bass duets

    Fred Redekop (cafe name CF5) has some nice mandolin / bass duet stuff out with Jay Taylor. Kind of swing jazz stuff.

    Here's an older thread mentioning Fred.

    I've met and spent some time with...
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    Re: Is it EAS or GAS? Why wasn't I warned...

    Do the robots get a share of the proceeds?
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    Re: Is it EAS or GAS? Why wasn't I warned...

    @foldedpath: that's an interesting idea (an extra share to offset use/abuse of the equipment). Though I'm fortunate to be able to afford the equipment at this point (and we have a graduate student...
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    Re: Is it EAS or GAS? Why wasn't I warned...

    I already joked with the band about needing a van! Actually, I have a VW jetta sportwagen and that will be my equipment limit (without passengers or the upright of course).

    @mandroid: another day...
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    Re: Is it EAS or GAS? Why wasn't I warned...

    There's bad news? Oh no, what's next??

    Though our band made a little cash at the first two gigs, I haven't asked the band to contribute to the equipment. I need some of this gear for house...
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    Is it EAS or GAS? Why wasn't I warned...

    After forming a band, my acquisition syndrome has shifted from mandolins to equipment. Why wasn't I warned? I thought this was a community. :crying:

    PA, mixer, 58s and 57s, cables, stands. Wait,...
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    Re: Cool personal monitor- Mackie SRM150

    I don't have access to a mackie. Anyone in st Louis got one and interested in a tasting?
    Don
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