what is this?

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My cat decided that the best place to sleep is my mandolin case, sleepy little angle :)

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Would you say this is the cheapest, but still decent beginner mandolin? Or are there any decent cheater ones? 👌🏼trying to get as low as possible with decent quality 😩 thanks in advance for the help!!

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Mandolin Bridge Replacement? From ball end to floating?

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Twisted neck on vintage Gibson? If so, is this repairable?

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My custom made F-5 Pomeroy Engelmann Spruce top and VT Red Maple back and sides.

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I’m starting to teach myself mandolin! Any words of advice?

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My great uncle was a very talented musician and he unfortunately passed away recently. My grandfather gave me his mandolin. Anyone know anything about this?

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Traded a guitar (which I disliked) for this mandolin

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Breedlove Crossover KO-NT. I really wanna put a pickup in it so I can play it at my shows. Anyone had any success with the K&K Mandolin Twin pickup?

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Hi everyone, so I came across a vintage mandolin at an antique store today. I'm considering buying it. Any tips and or recommendations on this? I've always wanted one, but I'm clueless when it comes to this type of instrument.

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My kitten is trying to show me that she's longer than my mandolin

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Snow Porn: 1969 Gibson EM-200 Florentine Mandolin

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Will the instrument be okay like this? It was only after I'd replaced the strings that I realised what happened.

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Bought a well used Kentucky KM140 any idea what these two holes were for behind the bridge? Pickup/mic?

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My two babies.

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Just a quick question, is this an okay way to put a strap on a mandolin?

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Can i fix this with superglue?

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newbie here! is the bridge supposed to be at this angle? i’m a veteran violin player and used to the bridge being perpendicular !

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Anyone know what brand this is?

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Not a super fancy mandolin but I took my first lessons today and bought this to start out. Wish me luck!

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I'm having so much fun with the mandolin. It's quickly becoming my favorite instrument.

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After reading a lot of comments on this sub decided to go for a eastman

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Saw these at an estate sale. I know what the guitars are but what are the other instruments?

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I made a chord chart for Octave Mandolin to have a quick reference. I'd appreciate any feedback from Mando and OctoMando players. Thanks!

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I normally play Bass and guitar, and recently got my first Mandolin. Just thought I’d share

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Guys can anyone help me do determine what is this and approximately how old is and maybe value?

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Has this happened to anyone? E string tailpiece metal broke and can’t hold strings.

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Cut string ends before fully tensioned :(

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Anyone know what this is?

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Though you guys would like to see it glued on. No back or finish yet.

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Snow for my daughter and the wolf for my boy.

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Finally got a really nice mandolin, and I wanted to share it with you guys! Handmade in Arkansas! What do you guys think?

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I couldn't afford an actual mandocello, so I decided to make my own out of an old archtop guitar.

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What does this H mean?

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Could I have reinstalled the tuner wrong? More in comments.

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I'm starting the process of refurbishing this old burned mandolin my late grandfather owned. Was wondering if you guys have any information on the company and the mandolin itself so I can make the refurbishing as clsoe as possible to the original. Thanks so much for any information :D

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My grandfather, long passed on now, played the mandolin as his favorite instrument. Coming from a violin background where I always preferred plucking to bowing, I finally realized the mandolin was a perfect fit for me. Meet The Loarax. It, and the trees, speak for me.

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Found this in my great grandpa's things. I tuned it and played a bit, but it *definitely* needs a lot of tlc. Not sure where to get it fixed up or if it even can be, though.

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Christmas came early!

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Coming from guitar, here's my first mandolin. Her name is 'Mystery' 👻

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First time changing my strings! Tell me how I did cuz it took three packs to get it somewhat decent...

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Grandpa's Mandolin - Any thoughts from mandolin experts out there? This was my grandfather's. I've had it for years. Mostly used as a decorative piece, but since I've taken up the guitar I've become much more curious about fixing it and learning to play it. I couldn't find anything exactly like it o

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What is this thing?

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New Mando: Kentucky KM 630!

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what fingers would you use to play this passage?

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Birthday gift- first mandolin. Wish me luck!

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Cremonese mandolin

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Hi! I need help with finding a model number / date of manufacture for this mandolin, been in the family for a couple generations. Many thanks for any help!

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I've never played anything before, but I finally have this beautiful instrument in my hands. A little nervous... but so excited to get started! Any advice?

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Is this a mandolin? 12 string need help tuning

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How do I lower the action?

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Just picked up this beauty for $50 Canadain. It plays well, nice action, stays in tune. Anyone now what it is?

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After Pickin' All Weekend

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Got a mandolin and wanted to know if I should be concerned about the thickest string.

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1937 Soviet “Lunacharsky”mandolin

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This is an 80 year old Sear's Catalog mandolin that my grandfather passed down to me. I had just recently had it restored.

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I can't play outer E string when I grip bluegrass G chop chord because of palm touch string

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Sos. So I’m restringing my instrument for the first time and one of the posts in the tail piece flew off (Inner G string). Are these made to come out? Or have I just snapped it and now need a new tail piece.... :/

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It’s a mando Sunday!

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Custom mandolin I received as a tip on a pizza delivery.

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Got my first mandolin today, I think I'm in love!

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What is this, and what’s its tuning? Seems big for a mandolin, but I wouldn’t know.

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I inherited this mandolin from my grandmother. Does anyone recognize it?

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Customer found a Gibson Mandolin (Model A?) in a building they bought recently.

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First Mandolin! Eastman 505 Diamond edition

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As someone new to mandolin, how do I avoid muting the wrong string. I’m coming over from Bass Guitar, so I’ve never had this issue, but I genuinely cannot hold down a strong without touching another one no matter how I angle it

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I’m a self taught, new mandolin player and I’m really struggling with the Bm chord, using this fingering. Has anyone got any advice/ good songs to help practice this one? I’ve been struggling on it for about three weeks. Thanks legends!

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Question about counting. What is the correct rhythm for this measure? It's in 4/4 time.

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My new Northfield Archtop Octave Mandolin

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Why are the strings cutting into the plastic like that? Tuned them using a tuner, to standard Mandolin tuning

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Check out my new Kentucky KM-160!

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Why mandolin beats guitar...

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Now I just gotta practice...a lot...

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It's just not fair [meme]

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Bob Marley lounging around playing mando in 1980

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Need Help Finding the Right Bridge

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Mandocat

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Any recommendations to fix the nut?

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I have been getting into mandolin and my grandma presented me with his old ones. Can someone tell me about them?

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Fretboard bend. Is this normal?

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Jesse Stewart in Trailer Park Boys

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Any idea on how much one of these costs?

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anyone know about the quality of this Gretsch mandolin? I've had it for a while and occasionally mess around with it but not sure if it doesn't sound so good because of my technique or the quality, especial the notes beyond the 5th fret

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My daily sentiment, found on the side of a parking meter.

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I recently started playing the ukulele. Knowing this, my mother-in-law gave me this instrument that has been in her family for generations. The folks over at r/whatisthisthing informed me it is a mandolin! I’m very excited and will eventually have it restored/restrung for playing.

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Found this mandolin in one of my storage rooms. Needs a little work.

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Figured I'd show off my two Webers.

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anyone know of Franzke String Instruments? Stunningly beautiful mandolins!

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As a long-time guitar player who is loving his new mandolin . . .

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Anyone have any idea where/when this mandolin was made? The small stamp says elitaria registered but can't seem to find anything about this

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My two babies! SEM-5 made by Jonathan Mann and a Jazzbo made by Paul Lestock.

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Help identifying Kentucky A mandolin - looks like KM-2506?

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She ain't fancy but I do so love this little lady.

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Blue Ox was a blast. I got this bad boy signed by Paul Hoffman!

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So glad to have a mandolin back in my life again!

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Stock Bamboo Bridge on my Chinese mandolin (Liuqin) vs Walnut Bridge I made while drunk

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My new string thing

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Can’t find much of anything about this mandolin. The brand is Sterling, but that’s pretty much it.

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I inherited this mandolin from my grandfather. Anyone have any more information about it? I know nothing about mandolin’s.

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Got it yesterday, first mandolin and I'm loving it!!!

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My dad mandolin, i'm looking for some information

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Old faithful -- 1987 Flatiron A5-Jr.

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Just bought my first mandolin. Not sure if I did this correctly. It looks slanted. Am I being paranoid? Is this normal?

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It's not straight do i fix this?

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Any ideas of the maker? Or any information...

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Here my first mandolin! It’s a Rogue RM-100a, I know this receives a lot of hate, but if you set it up properly, it sounds fantastic and comparable to a $150-$200 mandolin. Plus if you are a beginner, setting it up yourself is a great learning experience.

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Does anyone recognize this mandolin label? Inside an antique bowlback. Beginning with a cursive D.

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My new Gretsch New Yorker Deluxe Acoustic/Electric.

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Found a mandolin on craigslist, couldn't help seeing a dog

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His name is Brandy and I inherited it from my grandfather. Can I get a value on it? I think the brand is Terada or Tenada.

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My first mandolin. I’ve been a guitar player for a few years and I wanted to learn a few imagine dragon songs and one thing led to another.

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Can anyone identify this mandolin?

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Unknown Mando my father in law inherited... It had a hard life

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These two sticks fell out of the body of my (very cheap) mandolin, how detrimental is this and how do I put them back?

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Can anyone help me understand this?

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Anybody else use these picks? & are they not the best? (Wegen M150)

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How I feel when this little 8 stringed distracting machine pries me away from studying

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Hey guys! I just inherited this mandolin from a friend’s grandmother who passed away. I don’t see a serial number of anything that could be used to ID what kind it is and I was wondering if any of you could help out! Thank you!

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FUCK. FUUUUUCK.

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I found this mandolin in my dad's basement. Does anyone know anything about it? What is the little wooden piece next to the fingerboard?

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am i forming blisters? wondering if i need to chill out bc they’ll get nasty or if i can keep practicing through the pain lol

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My friend just bought a Soviet era mandolin from a Bulgarian seller who doesn't know the manufacturer. Does anyone have an idea the type or manufacturer of it and if it's playable?

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Just got my very first mandolin! What a charming instrument.

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The end of a fret is popping up and causing the outer E string to fret incorrectly, what can I do?

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Need help identifying this mandolin

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Brought a new guy (the one in the middle) into the family this weekend!

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My dad makes mandolins. Here's one in progress!

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Can any of you mando wizards out there record yourself playing this tune? It would help expedite my learning of it!

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New Pick!

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Just upgraded my mandolin. What do you guys think?

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First mandolin: 1930s Brazilian Rosewood

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Bought my first mandolin, so how do I play?

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A violinist's fingertip callouses (crosspost from r/violinist)

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Sisters!!

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My grandfather bought these over 40 years ago. He learned how to play a few songs but he is giving them to me.

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Custom Dubova Spruce and Walnut F Style by Michael Dubovsky. I shall call her Missy.

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Thought I'd carve an owl on the back of this mando

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Wondering if this baby can be salvaged.

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Can someone help me ID this weird looking mandolin?

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Looking for opinions on beaver creek mandolins.

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An 1888 photo of Princeton University's Mandolin Club (X-Post from /r/oldschoolcool)

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Trying to ID my 2003 Weber. Says Bitterroot, but with a gloss finish and fretboard extension...

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Can anybody identify this antique mandolin (value, age, type of mandolin, etc.)?

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Bought a Breedlove Crossover FF Mandolin - will update you once I try it out

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