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    Re: Stradolin mandolin

    Hard to say without a picture. On the reply box upper row, third icon from end is the "insert image" choice.

    $350 is in the range for a nice one. A few go for more. Many more go for much less...
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    Re: Goodwill

    Yes, but it supports a "charity" :)):)):)):)):crying:
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    RIP Dickey Betts

    NMC, but one of the all-time greats, IMHO.

    Dickey Betts died today at 80 years old. RIP.
  4. Re: Separation of Neck From Body… What a Bummer

    Always drill a pilot hole first that is smaller than the screw. I lubricate the screw threads with a bar of soap before tightening. (my Dad always used saliva, but soap sounds nicer if one of my...
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    Re: Mandolin misunderstanding by young folk

    There is an amazing amount of knowledge and experience freely given here at Mandolin Cafe to help players with the hobby. I don't always agree with everybody, but I respect their viewpoint. And, I...
  6. Re: Separation of Neck From Body… What a Bummer

    If you can't get a refund, before I threw it in the trash I would squirt some wood glue in there and clamp it with a C clamp. Cost is zero, worth a try. I wouldn't worry about the fingerboard...
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    Re: Mandolin misunderstanding by young folk

    So much of what I say should be prefaced with, "for those old enough to recall..."

    What about Tiny Moore?

    60 years ago everybody tuned their 12-string acoustic to C# (and capoed for standard),...
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    Re: Mandolin misunderstanding by young folk

    huh?
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    Re: Mandolin Gender

    nope, nope, nope....

    no genders or names, please!

    (well, I guess Jeff Mando is OK...:cool:)
  10. Re: Has Anyone Used or Tried the StewMac Fretbar Understring Leve

    Seems like an update of the old Thomas-Ginex fret leveling kit that has been available for the last 50 years...
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    Re: What happened to this poor Gibson "A4"?

    not the best

    no back binding
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    Re: Batwing from a bat cave

    acoustic model batwing...
  13. Re: AI and music: Billie Eilish, Sheryl Crow and Jon Bon Jovi

    I agree. I think it is arrogant to give ourselves so much credit for being SOOOO creative. Sure, I've got a couple songs that I'm proud of and think every once in a while I can come up with a...
  14. Re: AI and music: Billie Eilish, Sheryl Crow and Jon Bon Jovi

    Recently in the news, Tesla settles autopilot fatality case. Apparently for an undisclosed amount -- I gave up after reading 4 online reports and none mentioned a figure. I'm guessing that means a...
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    Re: Gibson Custom F-5G auction on eBay

    OTOH, seller has been an eBay member since 1998 with 100% positive feedback. I'm guessing he just wanted to be cautious about disclosing the serial number for all to see, like many sellers do. ...
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    Re: Mandolin Player Magazine!

    Magazines aren't what they once were. I subscribe to a half-dozen home handyman type magazines and some are lucky to hit 60 pages an issue, and some only come out every two months, at that. About...
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    Re: Vintage vs New

    Agreed. Some of these Stradolin's ring like a bell, feature 90-year old wood, and most are well under $500!
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    Re: More Gibson Antics

    Isn't Fender still an American company?
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    Re: NMC, sort of

    Interesting!
  20. Re: AI and music: Billie Eilish, Sheryl Crow and Jon Bon Jovi

    For all we know, today's most popular artists may actually be robots -- and have been for years! :))

    That would sure cut out the middle man for the record companies...
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    Re: My dad's fern mandolin

    For me, that would pique the question of how the caregiver knew the value of the Loar and the Bone? Unless, the sick person bragged -- "those two there are worth more than most people's houses!" or...
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    Re: My dad's fern mandolin

    Again, why store valuables in a LOW/NO security storage unit?

    Doesn't make sense...

    A friend of mine had several $10K+ guitars and lived alone. When he went out of town for extended trips, he...
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    Re: Post a picture of what's on your bench?

    beautiful work, John!
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    Re: More Gibson Antics

    OTOH, in the early 80's Gibson authorized Tim Shaw to create a PAF reproduction pickup. Shaw studied the originals and understood them, but was only able to use materials that Gibson had or was able...
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    Re: My dad's fern mandolin

    I was trying to make the distinction that the Fern was not stolen, but lost (legally) by not paying the storage fee.

    Yes, a stolen instrument is technically ALWAYS stolen, even though it changes...
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