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I bought the 1926 A. Jr. #197 in the classifieds yesterday. I'll post back later after I receive it.

Mike

mandogoshen and michael, thanks for the tips. we're going up next week to house shop. we're looking on the west side around moon. i met a clawhammer banjo player (terri) from the area at clifftop a...

I mainly go to Old-time events, although I do attend some mixed and bluegrass events. #I look for a picker-friendly atmosphere and much less for the headline acts. #Generally, the more pickers to...

We made for Friday and Saturday and had a great time. I bought an old banjolin that I'm tinkering with. Someone tols me that Tim O'Brien and Bela Fleck weres there but I can't verify that

I read it about a year ago. I liked it. I'm reading a Carter Family bio now.

My family will be relocating from WV to Pittsburgh in the next few months. #I would appreciate any info on the Old Time scene there.

Thanks, Mike

I've had the white one for about two years and only one battery change. It has survived several drops.

I lost the hex nut that holds the tuner part to the clamp. I had a time finding a...

I want to thank everyone for their responses. I've been out of the loop for the past few weeks. Since I'm really not sure my tuners are "worn", I'm going to take it to my local luthier and have him...

I'm pondering the idea of replacing the tuners on my 1916 Gibson A - Paddlehead. I love everything about this mando except the tuners. #My tuners are badly worn and I seem to be retuning as much as...

I'm hoping to get a minidisk player/recorder to record OT tunes at jam sessions to learn later. #I wouldn't mind the Swedish Bikini team stoppng by and diggin my mandolin playing either. #

Merry...

I switch between my 16 Gibson A Model and my recently purchased Parsons Flat-top Oval hole. I like the deeper sound of the Gibson, but I find the Parsons easier to play.

Mando Johnny, I didn't...

Why do I pick mando?

...To make Banj*s Fear!

Seriously though..I always liked the sound of the mandolin...then I attended a Johnny Statts concert about two years ago. #That did it for me.

My rotation is fairly easy. #It depends on what I'm playing and where I'm staying. #I travel a lot on business and I have a new relatively inexpensive flattop oval for leaving in hotel rooms. #I play...

Usually coffee or soft drinks. #However, I do have an occasional nip or three of some small batch locally crafted corn liquor that finds its way into our Old Time jam sessions. #Maybe that's why we...

I have the Sony 907 and have been quite happy with it for my applications.

I'm using it with an old Marantz cassette deck. After a year, I'm still pondering the Hi-Minidisk versus portable...

sirmando, i understand your situation. i don't get to go out and play during the week when i'm home either. i'll be careful driving around 270...

Nevermind, I read further down and understand how it works.

Scott, I was waiting for the announcement and may be too late. I'll try a set if any are left. I can email you my address.

Thanks, Mike

sirmando, i don't live in the area but i will be working in Columbus beginning in mid-November through most of December. i'm working downtown at Huntington Banks. i would be interested in any OT jam...

Possibly that's why my right hand gives me fits!

I write left handed and do everything else right handed. I was also in the era when teachers tried to convert lefties to righties.

Maybe...

Neal, I'm with you man! #I have the same bug. #I started about a year ago with a MK F-style. #I bought a sweet 1916 Gibson A about six months ago and haven't hardly played the MK since then. #
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I travel by vehicle a lot on business and need plenty of practice. I've practiced at my local tire shop (got $2 in tips by the way), at a local garage while waiting for parts, at a local city park at...

I may give them a try on my old Gibson some time. I put some TI softs on it. I really like them and they seem to last forever.

Johnny is quite smart. #He has a good paying job and benefits in low-cost WV. #There's plenty of great local talent around him, plus excellent hunting and fishing, low crime, etc. #That's a lot to...

SteveW, what a find! Thanks a ton for sharing!

Mike