shop talk

Practice Schmactice !

5-thumbs — Fri, 07 Nov 2008 12:37:06 -0600

Sometimes you just gotta put the banjo down and walk away !!!!!!!!!! Arrrrrgh !!!!!

Frustration knows no bounds.

Been attempting to practice for 2 days and couldn't hit a bull in the butt with a bass fiddle.

The bad thing about banjo playing [or any instrument for that matter] is good days are good but BAD days are BAAAAAAAAAAAD ! REEEEEEally Bad !

Okay, just blowin off steam here. Being under the weather doesn't help matters either.

I guess the wisdom is in my opening statement.

Okay, I'm better now.

Bye

Banjo in need of repair!!!

runtime40 — Sun, 02 Nov 2008 22:45:48 -0600

The 5th tuning peg came out on my Leo banjo which I have had for over 30 years now. I need a GOOD repair guy that knows their stuff!! HELP ME!!! I've been told that it can't be glued. I don't want to send it off to unknown parts of the world so I would prefer someone local. I also have a few vintage instruments that may need repair in the future.

I am grateful for any help or advice!

Linda

New Gibson F9 Mandolin: want to trade for a Stelling or Deering banjo

Lucas — Thu, 23 Oct 2008 20:04:23 -0500

I have my brand new Gibson F9 mandolin up for trade that I bought just over a month ago at Morgan Music in Conway Missouri. This Mandolin has incredible bass response and volume, and will cut through any jam.... but I am no kind of mandolin player and am looking for a good Stelling or Deering Calico banjo. The mandolin is in excellent condition and comes with a deluxe hardshell case, which I had to pay extra for. I can provide all the original documentation; sales receipt, warrenty card, ect.... You will be the second person to own this mandolin.

CD Duplication for Gig Sales

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Meguiar's alternative to scratch X swirl remover cleaner

Michael T — Wed, 27 Feb 2008 11:15:10 -0600

I pulled the MSDS for the Mirror Glaze Professional #M17 plastic cleaner and swirl remover to check for silicone content (couldn't attach the PDF), as well as th #10 polish and #18 detailer. Chemical nature components follow:
Light Distillate, Hydotreated Distillate, Natural Diatomaceous Earth, Glycerine was listed.

In speaking with Meguiar's this morning 949-752-5784 (11:43 AM Rick) the Mirror glaze plastic cleaners #17, #18, #10 and refinisher #09 have absoulutely NO SILICONE content.

Whew, I have used these for several months now with great results and was concerned.

Colosi FWI Pins Came. Pin test done

Michael T — Wed, 20 Feb 2008 11:12:51 -0600

I got my FWI today, props to Mr. Bob Colosi, I called him Friday 2-15 late, got the pins 2-19, well deserved rep he has!

I recorded a simple arpeggio played at normal touch and then slower with a harder attack for tone comparison. 1st with the tusk followed by the FWI in my Larrivee DV-09. I used a COU1 condenser at about 24 inches aimed at the 12th fret through audacity with no alterations.

I will try to attach it here, (If I can), and for those who prefer a link:
http://www.soundclick.com/bands/default.cfm?bandID=797065

What's your opinion on carbon fiber instruments?

scott.mclewin — Mon, 04 Feb 2008 21:53:24 -0600

I recently had a chance to audition a carbon fiber violin and I must say I went in with low expectations and walked away throughly surprised.

Would you consider something other than a wooden instrument?

Mandolin Master/Dobro Masters

bluegrasshack — Sun, 21 Oct 2007 14:06:26 -0500

Mandolin Master: Butch Baldassari Benefit Concert Monday, Oct. 22, 2007, 7 PM CDT, Nashville, TN, Vanderbilt University Blair School of Music, Ingram Hall. Tickets: Gruhn Guitars, Nashville. Info: www.mandolincafe.com or Butch's website: www.soundartrecordings.com. See these sites for the great lineup of artists who are pitching in to raise money for Butch's enormous medical needs.

mando advice

shawn — Thu, 14 Dec 2006 20:29:26 -0600

Hi all,

Sometime just into the new year I'm planning to buy my first mando.
Scott is tired of me abusing his 1918 Gibson when we get together and
although he keeps telling my that 'Funkytown' is not the worlds best
song played on the mandolin (ever), I hold fast to my claim.

At any rate, I know precious little about the makes of mandolins, so I'd
appreciate any advice from the mando pickers among you about what to look
for and which makes to try. I'd also like to buck tradition and get one
that I plan to keep for a while rather than buying a beater to determine
what I like before making the big purchase. I'll be looking in the $1000