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    Re: Which one are you?

    I hope you're not the type of person who chops up mandolins and keeps them in the freezer:) lol
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    Ever seen one of these?

    http://halifax.kijiji.ca/c-buy-and-sell-musical-instruments-string-Dean-Mondo-Mando-9-string-guitar-mandolin-W0QQAdIdZ208917984
  3. Thread: Clip-on Tuner?

    by Luke C
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    Re: Clip-on Tuner?

    For me the easiest way is as follows: Playing both strings in the course at once, I drop the second string down a bit, just until it's very easy to distinguish that it's lower. Then I bring it up...
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    Re: Best guitar for $300-400?

    I'll put my vote in for a seagull... a quality Canadian made instrument:)
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    Re: Saw John Prine last night in Bellingham

    I saw Prine here in Halifax for the first time this year...he is an extremely talented songwriter and a pleasure to watch. Even at that small venue he truly seemed to be enjoying himself....
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    Re: How many have changed their tuners and why?

    I recently "tuned up" the schaller tuners on my Eastman. I removed them, thoroughly cleaned and spun them slowly with an electric screw driver for a while. I then loosened up the screws on the gears,...
  7. Re: anyone have a loose screw (on their tuner knob)?

    Yep, Low strength loctite is what you want.
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    Re: sore finger under the callous?

    It happens to me every so often, always with me left index finger. It usually goes away over night, but some times it sticks around for a couple of days-it's a pain in the butt.

    I try to go easy...
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    Re: Let's hear your BEST musical joke?

    Q:How can you tell when there's a drummer at your door?

    A:The knocking keeps speeding up and slowing down.
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    Re: Rock-n- Roll tunes Bluegrass style

    Hey mrmando, just curious as to the band and the song. I'd love to hear it!
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    Re: Local Store J74 Prices

    I pay about $9.00 which includes 13% sales tax here in Nova Scotia. That works out to be about $8.30 USD. For some reason we always seem seem to pay more for our goods than our neighbors south of the...
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    Re: Paul McCartney concert

    I saw him in Halifax Nova Scotia a couple of weeks ago, he played a bit of mandolin. It really was a good show, And I'm not even a huge fan.
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    Re: 1920 F-4 To good to be true?

    Thanks guys, I thought as it was way too good to be true! If it walks like a duck and quacks like a duck...~:> it's probably not a chicken!:whistling:
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    1920 F-4 To good to be true?

    Hello all,

    What do you think of this deal:
    http://halifax.kijiji.ca/c-buy-and-sell-musical-instruments-1920-Gibson-Vintage-F-4-Mandolin-with-Original-Case-W0QQAdIdZ142321252

    It seems like a...
  15. Thread: Pawn shops

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    Re: Pawn shops

    Thanks mrmando. It sounds like an interesting story, I'll have to see what info I can dig up.
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    Re: Dave Apollon and his 1923 Loar # 73009

    Wow, this is a neat piece of Nova Scotian history. I sure would have like to be the one who found that baby in the pawnshop. Does anyone know who did actually find it?
  17. Thread: Pawn shops

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    Re: Pawn shops

    Mrmando, do you have any more info on the Dave Apollon story? I am from Nova Scotia, and I'd love to hear more about that piece of local folk"Loar":)
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    Re: To add Tone Bars ... Or not to add them?

    I'm not sure about the F models, but my A style Epiphone has a single brace running straight up the middle between the f holes.
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    Re: How do I embed a YouTube video?

    OK, here goes...

    Ff1hSDnCw9c

    Hey, it worked! Thanks guys!
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    Re: Adhering ABS Binding to Ebony

    Thanks Guys, very helpful as always!
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    Adhering ABS Binding to Ebony

    Hey Folks, I was wondering, what is the best adhesive to attach ABS binding to ebony. I am making a pick guard, and I want to make sure it stays together!
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    Re: Incredible Stand By Me Video

    Gives you goose bumps...
  23. Thread: Tuning Problem

    by Luke C
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    Re: Tuning Problem

    Thanks everyone, looks like I've got some serious investigating to do.:) Should keep me busy for the evening at least! I'll keep you posted.
  24. Thread: Tuning Problem

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    Re: Tuning Problem

    Thanks for the replies, Lefty- I would have thought the quality control on J75's would be pretty good... hopefully! Pops, how would I know if the nut was positioned incorrectly? I checked, and the...
  25. Thread: Tuning Problem

    by Luke C
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    Tuning Problem

    Hi folks.

    I have an issue tuning my Eastman, more specifically the A string. When it is tuned to pitch it plays slightly sharp over the first few frets. For example when tuned with my tuner, an...
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