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  1. Re: Why do some higher end mandos return to the market so quickly

    I live in Tokyo and it is very rare for a shop to have one mandolin in stock.. very few shops have more than one. I actually ended up buying my latest mandolin from one of the few shops that had a...
  2. Re: Metronome Android app recommendations, please

    I use Tempo Advance by Frozen Ape. They seem to have it for androids too.
  3. Re: What do Famous Musicians Recommend about Practicing?

    Practice every time you get a chance - Bill Monroe

    Says it all really.
  4. Re: Trying to learn what makes a great new build (not vintage) ..

    I think what makes great instruments so great is that they are more than the sum of their parts. My Apitius smokes just about everything it is put up against. A good luthier knows that each piece of...
  5. Re: Chord melody chat: Aaron Weinstein & David Benedict

    Lots of super useful info in that video. Thanks for taking the time to share the knowledge.
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    Re: New Nickel Creek album

    I saw a vid on youtube today. Pretty stoked to hear some new tunes from them.
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    Re: The 100 100 Challenge Weekly Video

    Thanks. Keep working at it and you'll get the music flowing in no time.
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    Re: The 100 100 Challenge Weekly Video

    Thanks, it is a relief. I noticed some things improved a long the way ( most notably pick accuracy). I also noticed some things I tend to fall back on and some areas where I need to work with the...
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    Re: The 100 100 Challenge Weekly Video

    Day 100 - economical botanist

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    take care
  10. Re: I'm featured on The Bluegrass Situation website this week!

    Great playing. Tico Tico is a fun tune
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    Re: The 100 100 Challenge Weekly Video

    Day 99 - solo flight

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    Re: Math rock fans?

    I like some math rock but never actively tried transposing any songs. I did adapt a few licks I found interesting though
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    Re: Tips for playing chords by ear

    Often for more complex things I'll identify the root first, then the melody, and then extensions can be added/subtracted/altered to taste and to fit with the rest of the group. If you can find the...
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    Re: The 100 100 Challenge Weekly Video

    Day 98 - flat waves

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    Re: The 100 100 Challenge Weekly Video

    Day 97 - trickster gods

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    Re: Evening Prayer Blues

    not at all. Christopher Henry has excellent Monroe lessons on his channel
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    Re: The 100 100 Challenge Weekly Video

    Day 96 - 700

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  18. Re: Why not a domestic, hand built instrument instead?

    It really comes down to: do you want to take the time to search, research, and find a good domestic instrument from either an up-and-coming luthier or someone no longer building or do you want the...
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    Re: The 100 100 Challenge Weekly Video

    Day 95 - lemons

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    Re: The 100 100 Challenge Weekly Video

    Day 94 - tree thief

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    Re: The 100 100 Challenge Weekly Video

    Day 93 - Niko

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    Day 92 - hopeless

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  23. Re: Why not a domestic, hand built instrument instead?

    The newest Gibson I have had in years was an ‘07 R8. Their QC is pretty bad most of the time too. I prefer smaller builders or older instruments.

    I will say this though, the entry or beginner...
  24. Re: Why not a domestic, hand built instrument instead?

    I had an Eastman archtop I grabbed because the 175 I owned at the time was having a refret. I bought it new in an unopened box from the shop, played through their small amp to check it, had them...
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    Re: recommend strap for F style?

    i converted one of my wife's old belts into strap and it has done the job for about a decade now
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