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  1. Re: Long-term (1-2 years) storage of a mandolin

    I've ‘retired’ guitars to their respective cases for over 20 years, only slackening the strings for protection. Dry in my part of Oregon used to mean ‘didn’t rain today’, but things are changing and...
  2. Re: CGDA how is one supposed to play G#7 and A7 chords?

    Drop the 4 finger chords and play like Jethro, three finger chords (mostly). On a CGDA instrument, the easy A7 is the 3 finger chord 767, which is G C# A, as Walter noted. G#7 is one fret closer to...
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    Re: Tab vs. Dots

    I wholeheartedly agree.
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    Re: Blueridge BR 40 T price?

    And set up better than Amazon.
  5. Re: Identifying Flatiron Festival Build Location/ Avoiding Import

    I don’t know the origin, but I do know that any money to China was sent long ago. As you type on your Chinese component filled computer, looking at a Chinese made monitor, you might better ask ‘does...
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    Re: Newbee Introduction

    Welcome and congratulations! And Sharon Gilchrist is a great teacher, I've taken her class too. Good on you to be enthused to practice so diligently, it's great fun.

    If you're not playing today,...
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    Re: Tab vs. Dots

    I learned to read tab when I started to play mandolin about 10 years ago, but I learned to read notation when I was 8, which is a very long time ago. And I've learned tunes by ear as well. But now...
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    Re: Vintage vs New

    its the 'common wisdom' that the majority of folks on the cafe are bluegrassers. The common wisdom has been debunked many times, most effectively by the one person with data, Scott, the site owner....
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    Re: How about a thread on tips and tricks?

    Pete,

    Very few rants are as informative as that one.

    Thanks .
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    Re: Molly Tuttle On Tour

    Worth either or both trips.
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    Re: Mandolin Gender

    I have a gorgeous two point with a beautiful backside. I do love to hold that mandolin. :whistling:
  12. Re: Jacob Joliff Band Live in Speigletown NY

    I saw the band last summer. They were great but I tired quickly with all the bass solos. Ymmv.
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    Re: Mandolin misunderstanding by young folk

    This seems like an ad in the wrong section of the forum.
  14. Re: AI and music: Billie Eilish, Sheryl Crow and Jon Bon Jovi

    Those people already have shoes.
  15. Re: AI and music: Billie Eilish, Sheryl Crow and Jon Bon Jovi

    That's a very interesting comment about Art, given that everything that's made is a form of human expression. The hierarchy of 'utility' versus 'ART' seems challenged by better machines. And many...
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    Re: Weber Aficionados

    Webers were made in Montana until they moved to Bend with the sale to TOH. Never anywhere else.
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    Re: Weber Bitterroot F-5

    If it sounds good, it is good.
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    Re: Batwing from a bat cave

    SGW is the cool kids shorthand for ‘shop goodwill’.
  19. Re: Article: Calton and Hoffee: The Top Two Names in Custom Cases

    I think the competition ante was raised when Crossrock added carbon fiber cases to their lineup. Two small makers facing a larger competitor perhaps.

    Love my 2 Hoffee cases.
  20. Re: Oregon Mandolin Orchestra's live/virtual May 5 concert

    Oh boy, creeping guitar infusion is probably better than creepy guitars. Please, no b*****.:crying:

    Looking forward to the concert.
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    Re: New JEL Jazz Mandolin

    Great design and look! Hats off to your luthier working with purpleheart, it’s a bit of a bear.

    We’re patiently waiting for a sound sample.

    Congratulations.
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    Re: Damaged Gibson F5

    Kerry Char in Portland has done very fine work on the busted up instruments I’ve seen in my travels to his shop. Charguitars.com. NFI of course.
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    Re: Three To Get Ready

    There’s sheet music available from a variety of sources. Google may be of help.
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    Re: More Gibson Antics

    It baffles me that so many people are so attached, emotionally or otherwise, to this thing, Gibson, that has so little impact on their life.
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    Re: Why do you play electric?

    On an acoustic with a pickup, I like the ability to be louder while maintaining a lite touch. But on the hollow body with a humbucker, I like the soft, sustained jazzy tone that is so reminiscent of...
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