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    Re: A Trip To Gruhn's / An Awesome Loar

    Thanks Adam...! That's a great story. Gruhn's is a fantastic place.
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    Re: Freshwater Mandolins & David Freshwater

    I own a Freshwater as well (5 course 24in). I really liked the personalized service, and I played the heck out of that instrument for a few years before I got my SOS. Great guy, great value.
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  3. Re: D'Addario Guide To Identifying Counterfeit Strings

    Hello Everyone,
    I'm getting to this thread a bit late... sorry for that. But I wanted to share with you some information (already posted elsewhere in this thread in pieces) that Brian Johnson, our...
  4. Re: Planet Waves Wedge Picks Black Medium .70 mm

    Enjoy Soupy1957!

    (Let me know how you like those strings.. they're killer if ya ask me...heh) :)

    Thanks for pointing out the error on our website. It's on the list for the next update!

    For...
  5. Thread: Wiens #24

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    Re: Wiens #24

    Congrats...!

    #21 Comes back and forth to work with me everyday! (Entirely for research purposes you understand...) ;)
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    ####... I've been chasing one down for the last 2...

    ####... I've been chasing one down for the last 2 hours...
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    MMmmm looks tasty...I bet Mrs. B can really make...

    MMmmm looks tasty...I bet Mrs. B can really make a meal out them!



    Can't wait to visit, Dan... Be there in December again!


    http://www.mandolincafe.net/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/biggrin.gif...
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    Cool Shot... ...

    Cool Shot...

    http://homepage.mac.com/craigtoo/.Pictures/Photo%20Album%20Pictures/2007-04-11%2015.29.46%20-0700/Image-D583C448E87B11DB.jpg
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    Another one of the tuners. Oh, I should...

    Another one of the tuners.

    Oh, I should mention that the shim is mahogany. If you'd like to remove it, simply loosen the strings remove the bridge and it should "pop off" if not, use a moist towel...
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    Here's a pic taken 3 years ago tomorrow....

    Here's a pic taken 3 years ago tomorrow.
    http://homepage.mac.com/craigtoo/.Pictures/Photo%20Album%20Pictures/2007-04-11%2015.29.46%20-0700/Image-D58272EFE87B11DB.jpg
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    Hi! I had a violin builder add the shim for me....

    Hi! I had a violin builder add the shim for me. It's attached with hide glue to the bridge. I added it to get the string height a bit higher in order to compensate for the top sinking a bit. The good...
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    Yeah. It's a symbiotic relationship. I steal...

    Yeah. It's a symbiotic relationship. I steal Picks from Dan and he teaches me. Works well.... wait.... http://www.mandolincafe.net/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/biggrin.gif

    I've taken to sanding...
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    Thanks for that Rick...! That was a great tune...

    Thanks for that Rick...!

    That was a great tune set to record... I remember how we put that set together. I was visiting Dan at his house in the country and the weather was absolutely perfect....
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    Thanks, There's a Foley, Stuart and Freshwater...

    Thanks,
    There's a Foley, Stuart and Freshwater not present...heh
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    Yeah...I thought about florescent lighting. But I...

    Yeah...I thought about florescent lighting. But I just really hate how "sterile" that light source appears.

    I really wanted something warmer. That would show the finish of the instruments better....
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    Yeah...well... that's why I took a picture....

    Yeah...well... that's why I took a picture. Normally doesn't look like that! http://www.mandolincafe.net/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/biggrin.gif
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    Yep! Home Depot Rustic Maple!

    Yep!
    Home Depot Rustic Maple!
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    I stand humbled before you good sir! (in a...

    I stand humbled before you good sir! (in a virtual sort of way...)

    That's some serious mileage!

    craig
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    Graham makes a wonderful instrument. I'm sure...

    Graham makes a wonderful instrument. I'm sure you'll be happy!

    When did he change his headstock design!? That completely threw me for a loop...

    Mmmmm that looks good.

    craig
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    Well they are a custom case maker... they will...

    Well they are a custom case maker... they will want to fit it to your exact instrument dimensions.. but I'd imagine some standard shapes would be available.

    A quick Google search resulted in...
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    C'Monnnnnnn. Matching Mandola and Mandolin.. nice...

    C'Monnnnnnn. Matching Mandola and Mandolin.. nice touch....

    SPILL IT!

    craig
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    You read my mind! heh... craig

    You read my mind! heh...

    craig
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    Closer shot of some of the damage... Thanks to...

    Closer shot of some of the damage...

    Thanks to the guys at Calton...!! (no financial interest, usual disclaimers apply...)

    If I had a Loar, I'd probably buy this size case and only put the...
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    This is what it looks like today.... still being...

    This is what it looks like today.... still being used regularly... (notice the "checked bag tag")
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    The inside... I consider myself lucky that...

    The inside...

    I consider myself lucky that I've never had ANY damage to any of my instruments...


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