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Location: Newington, CT | Originally posted by Gallerinski:
What the hell is a MASH NOTE ?
Alan, don't take the comments of certain members too seriously. I heard that your children were just lovely when they attended the OFC gathering in New Jersey. Thanks, Dave! I don't worry about it. As I mentioned a bit above, I'm almost impossible to offend. And, I think that Usual just tosses these things off, without really thinking about them. So, I suspect, no offense intended. None taken, no matter the intent!
Anyway, as I've understood it, a "mash note" is a sappy, starry-eyed love note. Merriam-Webster calls it: "a usually sentimental or effusive note or letter expressing affection for the recipient." In this case, the recipient is the 2080.
I used the term, because when I heard the exquisite tone coming from the softly-played 2080, there literally WERE tears in my eyes.
And, thanks for your kind words regarding my children. They had a GREAT time at the Jersey get-together, and I think it DID spark some interest in them to take up the guitar. |
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Location: Newington, CT | Originally posted by TAFKAR:
Alan: Great story.
Usual Suspect: You saw the warning at the beginning of Alan's story and kept reading. Maybe you should be criticising yourself. Lol! Thanks, TAFKAR! It's funny. I'm supposed to be a certain way, and have a certain reputation where I live because I'm a biggish fella -- 6'4" 290 lbs worth o'big -- so I'm not supposed to be the sentimental sap that I am.
I gather that according to some I can't even get away with being all sentimental in the written word either! That's why, now at least, I DO try to remember to post a warning if I'm dipping into sentiment, or less Hemingway-esque language!
I WAS trying to be kinda mushy regarding the 2080, and I guess I hit the mark, 'cause it elicited the rolling eyes of the less literate usual suspects...However, I'm a single guy; I'm not trying to impress the usual suspects; I'm trying to impress the WOMEN on the board!
Just kidding!!! (maybe) |
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Location: 6 String Ranch | Ah, that explains it then. |
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Location: Newington, CT | Originally posted by The Usual Suspects:
oh good gawd - if less is more wil someone puleeze give me the reader's digest version or all that tripe? i dont have time to sift through it all Lol! I wasn't TRYING for high art, Suspects! Just a nice, sentimental family tale, with a guitar. I'm flattered that your expectations for me are so much higher!
However, now it's time to prove that YOU can string a coherent sentence or two together about guitars or music. Anyone can lob insipidities, but one qualifies to do so, if and only if one can top the target. You CAN do good writing, Suspects, can't you?
If so, I await your output with bated breath, and I'll be the first to acknowledge your outstanding quality.
If not, then doesn't the constant diet of intellectual sour grapes grow wearying after a while? |
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| Well, Alan, here's the problem for me you've created.
Never having played or even seen an Adamas in person, I've done a bit of research and decided that the 2080 is the one I'd want; even came close to ordering one a few times. I put it off for a lot of reasons.
After having read your eloquent, almost pornographic description of the tone, however, I REALLY FRIGGIN' WANT ONE!
Damn you! |
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Location: Bluffton, SC | It really is a great guitar, Losov. Talk to Al - he may have one or ask Alan what he thinks of the OFC II. There might be one or two of those hanging around Al's place too.
Absolutely incredible guitars... |
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| I ain't askin' Alan nothin'. That silver tongued devil will have me buying a bridge. I'll talk to Al. When he starts mentioning numbers, it'll snap me back to the real world. |
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Location: Steeler Nation, Hudson Valley Contingent | Originally posted by Losov:
I'll talk to Al. When he starts mentioning numbers, it'll snap me back to the real world. Boy, ain't we all been there?! :rolleyes: |
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Location: Newington, CT | Originally posted by Losov:
I ain't askin' Alan nothin'. That silver tongued devil will have me buying a bridge. I'll talk to Al. When he starts mentioning numbers, it'll snap me back to the real world. Lol! Wellllllll...I DO own THREE of 'em! If you'd like to borrow one and try it out, and it's not too onerous to get it to you... |
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| Alan, I know that's a serious offer from a nice guy and I appreciate it. I think it's best if I keep the 2080 quest as a goal yet to be realized. |
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Location: Newington, CT | Originally posted by Losov:
Alan, I know that's a serious offer from a nice guy and I appreciate it. I think it's best if I keep the 2080 quest as a goal yet to be realized. No problem! Let me know if you change your mind. |
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Location: Blue Ridge Mountains | Great story Alan...I have two kids and they love to dance and listen to the guitar: it's a rare evening that they come running shouting "Guitar, Guitar"...I treasure these moments as I have waited for them all my life. Nice to know that others do as well... |
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Location: Campbell River, British Columbia | Originally posted by Gallerinski:
What the hell is a MASH NOTE ? A short letter from Alan Alda. |
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Location: Newington, CT | Originally posted by fillhixx:
Originally posted by Gallerinski:
What the hell is a MASH NOTE ? A short letter from Alan Alda. |
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2080 Mash Note...
