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    Re: Neck shape/feel: "V" vs rounded

    Personally I got used to and like the C shape. All but one of my mandolins has that type of neck.

    But then I acquired a 1923 Gibson A2 that has the most amazing tone AND a hard V shaped neck. At...
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    Re: I miss the Classified Guitar posts....

    FWIW, I enjoy "window shopping" and seeing what is moving around.

    Billy
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    Re: Picks for arthritis

    Picks...
    Shmikes !!

    Your issue is with your body, your finger joints in particular.

    For at least 15 years, and most likely 15-20, I have been taking this supplement which is an amazing formula...
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    I miss the Classified Guitar posts....

    IK, IK...
    ..Jus sayin'

    Billy
  5. Thread: New Hat

    by Billy Packard
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    New Hat

    I'm trying to buy a new hat with the discount and I'm having problems.

    When I click the MC hat page then click 'add to cart' it opens a new window at paypal. Then I click check out and the screen...
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    Carlos Requintero

    Wonderful Bach!

    https://www.facebook.com/groups/2501585737/user/100063825365458/
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    Re: Just got a tone-gard a couple days ago

    We do differ on what we like and need from our mandolin,
    BUT I love what you said about feeling the mandolin resonating against your body. It is a wonderful feeling!

    Billy

    ps, I have ToneGards...
  8. Thread: How do I

    by Billy Packard
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    How do I

    How do I edit my "signature" here at the cafe ?
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    Re: My Journey so far.

    Tom, another word if you please!

    I too began with the guitar, self-taught early in high school. When I took up the mandolin several decades later I played it like the guitar, again with no lessons...
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    Re: My Journey so far.

    If you are like me, the mandolin has already woo'ed your heart so ignore the mental BS!

    If you are financially well situated (as you said) my recommendation is to plan a scouting vacation and come...
  11. Re: K&K body noise and picking technique - novice question

    Keep the right hand loose and free above the mandolin with the fingers loosely curled.
    There is SO much flexibility when your hand is free to move about. Watch Chris Thile, Sierra Hull and so many...
  12. Re: Ordered a Northfield F5S, Received a Big Mon Wide Nut by Mist

    I can't say what's right or wrong...

    But you have the Bird in your hand!

    If you love it do what you need to keep it. I'm guessing the vendors would MUCH rather keep product sold than all the...
  13. Re: Ordered a Northfield F5S, Received a Big Mon Wide Nut by Mist

    :popcorn:
  14. Re: Has anyone tune their mandolin a half step down?

    Proper Mandolins are built to tolerances that are most optimal to concert pitch.

    I have observed notable drops in efficiency and tone with lowering the concert pitch.


    Billy
  15. Re: Caterina Lichtenberg and Mike Marshall live Lakeland Fl. 2/16

    Plus, they have children!
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    Re: Mando (and why to quit callin it that...)g

    For sure!

    I love anything Otis did, he owns license!
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    Re: Mando (and why to quit callin it that...)g

    Jus sayin'..

    I haven't followed this thread but the title brings to mind a similar conundrum...

    For those of us that live here or nearby...we NEVER, (EVER), call San Francisco...
  18. Re: 4 string mandolin? Is it even a mandolin?

    Jus' sayin''''

    A mandolin has 8, (eight) strings,
    (I know, it can be hard counting them all!!)
    With the specific tuning of E,A,D,G.

    These features are the most common and important to be...
  19. Re: Should I visit Eastman factory and buy a mando in China?

    This is an interesting thread! Please keep us updated.

    (Even though I am a deeply snobbish artist who would likely never buy an Eastman!!)

    Billy!!
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    Re: Perry Jones mandolin stand

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    Perry Jones mandolin stand

    Update!
    I finally got around to changing strings on my workhorse Weber Fern.
    It was a piece of cake! The stand made the whole process smooth and fast with no awkward angles.
    Thanks Perry!211387
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    Re: Guitar player wanting to learn mandolin

    Since,

    "The Wife"

    (SO derogatory a reference, esp. regarding someone who for some unknown reason actually cares for you)...

    found you worthy of a gift card, I think you are blessed beyond...
  23. Re: I have, quite literally, blood on my hands

    Blood = achievement

    Billy
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    Re: What did you ask Santa to bring you?

    A new Perry Jones Mandolin stand!

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    Re: Overthinking tone

    Your journey has only just begun, Grasshopper.

    You are not "overthinking"!

    You seem to have a quick ear so move on as quickly as you can afford to.

    Amongst the asian instruments it will...
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