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  1. Re: Could I leave mando in car in winter while skiing?

    Personally I wouldn't do it. And I assume you have good reasons for not wanting to leave the mandolin at the place you were staying the night before. If you must, consider getting a big moving...
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    Re: Good picks for beginner

    I am pretty sure Blue Chip has a return policy where you can return the pick if you don't like it. I think you have 30 days according to the Return Form here. The same may be true for other higher...
  3. Re: Going out of tune upwards... Explain this to me, please!

    Mine tends to go up in tune far more than down as well.
  4. Re: Who sells a Flat-top Guitar-body Octave?

    How about a used Octolindo Scholar? It has a 21.5” scale.
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    Re: Shane MacGowan has passed (NMC)

    Oh and apparently Shane MacGowan lived in San Diego for a spell in the early 90s. A few people on reddit mentioned they met him and knew where he used to hang out etc. That was complete news to me. I...
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    Re: Shane MacGowan has passed (NMC)

    That song has been on my mind non-stop ever since I heard his passing. In particular the lyrics from the chorus feels particularly poignant to me:

    Take my hand and dry your tears, babe
    Take my...
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    Re: Happy Birthday, Mandolin Cafe!

    Congrats on this great milestone Mandolin Cafe and Scott. I'm grateful for all that you've done to make this such a great place for all of us
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    Re: Bobelock Arrow Mandolin Case

    I hope you like the case. I really like mine, and it actually fits an A5 I have quite nicely while other cases did not work. The only thing I wish it was different with the case is the two latches on...
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    Re: Bobelock Arrow Mandolin Case

    I must say I haven't heard this before. I just checked mine which has a white exterior and a blue interior, and I can't say I notice any staining on a mandolin that I've had sitting in the case for...
  10. Re: Flatiron Festival F in Classifieds...

    Usually when I see a Flatiron Festival F5 with a bound fingerboard, I just assume it's an import model made overseas. To the best of my knowledge, there is no domestic Festival model (A or F) that...
  11. Re: How do you like your armrests (aesthetically)

    I'm partial to ebony / black myself, nothing fancy. Here's a ebony armrest by Doug Edwards with a matching finger rest on a '91 Artist A5 I used to have:

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    If you check the classifieds...
  12. Re: Mandolin description written by a jeweler

    If only the seller takes as much care and time with the photos as he did with the description...

    I'm somewhat intrigued by this wire visible from the soundhole:

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    What could be it? An...
  13. Re: you sell a banjo and have some spare $ so.......

    Congrats Daryl and thanks for the write up. That does answer a question I had as to whether the label on the new F5G is signed or not. These new F5G look great and I'm sure it sounds just as good....
  14. Re: Are Those Old, Pre-Gibson Flatiron Mandos Really Good?

    I had a '91 and '93 Flatiron Artists A5 that were both signed by Bruce Weber (unfortunately I don't have any pics of the labels). Both were really strong BG mandolins, and as far as I remember, both...
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    Re: USA-made budget mandos, who's who?

    I also second Silverangel by Ken Ratcliff. I was playing my Econo model last night and was still blown away by how good a mandolin it is.

    Also recommend you check out Weber mandolins, which in my...
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    Re: I don't get it

    Very few mandolins need more than just a serial number. I assume the OP is looking for a Gibson?
  17. Re: Article: Northfield Announces New A5 Oval Hole Model

    Looks like it's already sold, so there's your answer :grin:

    I'm curious how this one sounds like alongside one of Northfield's F2. Hopefully there'll be a video or a sound clip out soon.
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    Re: Irish mandolin for beginners.

    Lots of good suggestions already. I looked at the Thomann page briefly, and I think many of the models are also sold in the U.S. under different brand names. Personally, I think the recommendation...
  19. Re: Work needed on Monteleone? Keep it or not? Need some sage adv

    I have zero experience with mandolins that I'd worry about affecting the value of. But from my standpoint, I would not be put off by, or discount, a mandolin that has been refretted, or even have the...
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    Re: Tragedy

    Really sorry to hear. Unfortunately if it fell out of a scooter traveling at high speed, it likely would have sustained considerable damage. Regardless, you should definitely post the info in the...
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    Re: A style, use lefty or righty?

    A mandolin with a zero fret still needs a nut to keep the strings in place in their desired spacing. I think most european built mandolins have them (zero frets). Check out some pictures of the...
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    Re: The new Nickel Creek Album

    I listened to the album yesterday while working outside in the yard. There are definitely some catchy tunes there, and I feel like most of the songs that really caught my ears were sung by Sara...
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    Re: Sí Beag, Sí Mhór

    Beautiful rendition Colin. Bravo.
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    Re: Montana Lutherie

    Couldn't agreed more Bill. Bruce and Mary are just wonderful and exemplary people. You probably remember I have a Silverangel Econo A. I ended up sending it to Bruce a couple years ago and he...
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    Re: Best Mandolin under 1500

    $1500-$1600 used to be the sweet spot for a killer A5 in the used market. I bought more than one Collings MT around that price; got a Pava back in the day for less than $1700 shipped. Now I don't...
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