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    I found it at a garage sale for $1.
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    You're gonna need to cleat those top cracks, IMHO...
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    Looks like the roots of bluegrass to me!
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    Plant some flowers by my graveside...

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    Man, that's live music, fer sure!
    So chi sono.

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    It is excellent for planting.
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    If the rocks came with it that's a good deal...

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    There where already drainage holes on the bottom.
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    Wow, that mando was DIRT cheap!
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    And it can still play Rockytop.

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    I am still trying to decide what pick I should use.

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    Bet it has a real "earthy" tone.
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    Nice patina.
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    Can't tell from the photo: Does it have a Gibson flowerpot inlay?
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    They always told me if I planted I'd end up with a hole in the top. Guess they were right.

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    This is getting to the root of the matter isn't it?
    Wasn't there a thread about no mandolin jokes a while back?
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    Default Re: Repurposed Mandolin

    This one has really opened up.
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    I am a luthier specialising in historical and world stringed instruments. You can see more info at my website.

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