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I saw an interview with marty not to long ago where he talked about it. The first scratch was (intentionally) added by the Johnny Cash while borrowing it during a performance. I think he said Johnny...

William Shatner: "What Would You Give In Exchange For Your Soul?"
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I haven't started moving to the mando...yet. When I play guitar at my local jam I have to stand and move around a little at least. (I do stand out a little, the only one standing out of ten or so...

Might just be Reticulitermes flavipes![/QUOTE]
I had to google that. http://www.mandolincafe.net/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/biggrin.gif

You can definitely see the original rosette under all that shell (is that what that is?) #The seller must have a different definition of "near mint" than me...

from what i've read a tree that has competition from other trees for resources (water, sunlight) will grow slower, yielding a piece of wood with tighter (and hopefully straighter)grain. A tree...

I didn't think one piece backs could "separate". That sure looks like a crack to me...

Not a typo, I thought that was strange also.[/QUOTE]
Historically, serial numbers are about the worst way to ID, date, or otherwise gain info on older gibsons. #They have a tendancy to like certain...

+1 on the george l's they are great and way cheaper than other "premium" cables. One thing about the High dollar ones's like Monster and I think Mogami, is the fact that they come w/ a lifetime...

Looks like the same guy that's selling this "beauty":
trashed a model

Jason,
That thing is gorgeous. BTW, did you get my email about the eastman?
Sean

about 600 in decent shape. #At least around the OKC area...
That'd probably be my choice.

Actually, I just finished a great book, "The Violin Maker" by John Marchese, that mentions a few experiments in the "Strad/factory fiddle" blind test vein. #Bottom line, the audience (even a...

Curt,
Do you know where I could find that thread?
Thanks,
Sean

Mike,
Yeah that pretty much sums it up. I'm looking to upgrade from my 1st mando, a plywood rover "A" converted. I've budgeted about 600 or so, and used is definitely the way to get more bang for...

Thanks for the inputs so far and please keep them coming.
Don't worry, I'm not afraid of any answer, just looking for information.
Sean

Longtime lurker, first post. Sorry in advance for the length. I'm looking at buying a used hyalite w/f holes from a highly recommended weber dealer. I called weber to ask a few questions about the...