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    Re: Pick Review for an Apollo Casein 1.4mm

    Nice video thanks
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    String buzz/rattle

    I had an annoying buzzing/rattling sound when playing the A strings. After hours of checking and trying felt pieces wrapped around the strings under tailpiece cover and ordering harmonic suppression...
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    Southport NC ?

    Any jams or open mics near Southport NC? I heard the jam previously at the Senior Center has been cancelled.
    thanks
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    Re: Guidance in Searching for new Mando

    I love my Epiphone MM30E (A style). Had it set up by a luthier ($75) and it plays well and sounds good to me, although I'm far from an accomplished player. Sounds good amplified through PA with...
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    Re: Behrenger AD121 Vtone Preamp/DI

    Thanks very much for the advice. Ground Lift has no impact, but I can cut hum to an acceptable level by dialing down the base.
    mark
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    Re: Behrenger AD121 Vtone Preamp/DI

    Just got the ADI21. I like it. The mandolin sounds pretty good through it plugged into the PA. I've had a little trouble getting rid of a hum (probably from the mandolin pickup as it does not hum...
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    Re: Behrenger AD121 Vtone Preamp/DI

    I've been using a Seymour Duncan SFX1 pickup boost, but have never been totally happy with the sound of the mandolin through it plugged directly into a PA, especially outdoors. I think it was really...
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    Re: Behrenger AD121 Vtone Preamp/DI

    Wow, that's scary. Thanks for the input.
    mark
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    Re: Behrenger AD121 Vtone Preamp/DI

    Thanks for the replies.
    Very helpful
    mark
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    Behrenger AD121 Vtone Preamp/DI

    Anybody had any experience with a Behringer AD121 Vtone preamp/DI with a mandolin with a passive piezo pickup (like Epiphone MM30E) diectly plugged into a PA?
    thanks
    mark
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    Re: mxl990/991

    Thanks very much for all the replies. That's helpful info.
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    mxl990/991

    Anyone have experience using these for live acoustic/vocal performance?

    Thanks
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    Re: Taking A "Break"

    Prayers for a quick recovery and return to playing music.
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    Re: Beech Spring

    Beautiful song. Nice rendition. Thanks for posting
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    Re: Over the rainbow

    Nice job. Thanks
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    Re: How to set up a mandolin

    Rob, thanks so much for providing this free e-book. It is very thorough and educational. I especially like the example of trouble shooting the buzzing string. Your hard work and generosity are...
  17. Rhythm on the Ridge Music Festival June 9-10 Rotterdam NY

    The Rhythm on the Ridge Roots Music Festival will be held June 9-10 at Maple Ski Ridge in Rotterdam NY. http://sites.google.com/site/rhythmontheridge/
    It features over 20 bands playing original and...
  18. Re: For Beginners: What Do You Really Want in a Beginer's Worksh

    Sounds great. If not too much trouble, could you post your chord charts here?
    thanks
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    I think a good demonstration of proper left hand position would be helpful. I know it's supposed to be different from guitar, more like a violin with space between the palm and the neck. I still...
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    Re: di box advice

    You're right, I did not want to spend more for the signal processing than for the mandolin. I ended up with the Seymor Duncan SFX 01 Pickup Booster used. It sounds good to me and was not tooo...
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    Re: Same ol' question with a slight twist

    I'm very happy eith my Epiphone MM30E. Ipaid $60 to have it set up by a local luthier and it made it much more playable.
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    Re: di box advice

    Thanks that sounds like a good option too. I've had some good luck with Behringer products and you can't beat the price.
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    Re: di box advice

    Sounds like a great rig. Thanks for the advice.
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    Re: di box advice

    Good idea. I'm pretty ignorant about amplification stuff. I guess the main reason is that I don't want to lug the amp.
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    Re: di box advice

    Tim, yes the seymour duncan sfx01 pickup booster seems to provide enough oomph so it sounds good both through a guitar amp and through the PA. I think it's going to provide enough volume (though you...
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