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Hey palmettobum,

I have the same mando....Collings MF. I installed a K & K Mandolin Twin Internal in it with the 1/4 endpin jack. I have both the LR Baggs Para DI and a ToneBone PZ-Pre preamp. ...

This is so sad. I read the story posted above last week when it happened, and thought the name was familiar. Had no idea that he was part of the Cafe and the mando community until I put 2 and 2...

Hey Alex,

I agree 100%. That was certainly the first time I ever saw a mandolin (or bluegrass for that matter). I grew up in Wayne County, just outside of Goldsboro and a little town called...

I can't help but feel like my Grandpa died today. My dad used to go see Doc and Merle when I was a wee lad. Thank God Pop steered me in the direction of the best acoustic music on the planet by...

I've recently bought a Lakota Leathers round braided strap and it is awesome!! Super soft and super comfy. I keep it on my mando in my Calton case and I've noticed that the strap will slip off the...

Hey everyone,

I currently use a Snark clip on tuner, but am considering a Stoboclip. I like the strobe type tuner display.
Let's be honest...a Snark is $15, and the Stroboclip is basically $70....

I have transitioned to the CT-55 after using a few different 60s. I used to think that the CT-55 sounded thin compared to the TAD-60, but now I prefer the CT-55 for more single string picking (as...

Started with a $60 IntelliTouch back in the day, then various other clips-ons through the years, and the good ol' $10 Snark works as well as any of them. I do agree with terzinator about using it in...

I tried to type a response to this yesterday from work and it somehow was deleted...damn!
Anyhow, I had a K&K Twin Internal pickup installed on my Collings MF and it sounds as good as any pickup...

I have a much cheaper Collings (the MF satin finish) and am completely in love with it. Collings makes a helluva good mando, and the MF5 is close to the best that they produce. Congratulations and...

Ok, so I haven't tried this yet, and I'm sure I'd get my answer when I do, but here is my question about the Tonbone pre-z for those that are familiar with them:

There is an effects loop and a...

Thank you all so much for the replies and the feedback.

Here's what I'm going to go with I think and the order...please let me know if this is crazy or needs work:

K&K Piezo Twin spot pickup...

I'm currently running a K&K Twin spot pickup to a ToneBone pre-z preamp (with piezo boost). I know it's silly to some, but I want to throw some effects pedals in my chain after the preamp like a...

I recently bought the ToneBone pz-pre acoustic preamp. I play a Collings MF with a K&K Twin spot pickup that I like a lot. I was using the Baggs Para DI and upgraded to the ToneBone after reading...

Just a general review of Blue Chip vs. Wegen:

I have made the switch from a Wegen 140 to a BlueChip CT-55. I am now a true believer in Blue Chips, and I normally am not one for following hype. ...

D'Addario J74's

As said earlier, great strings, easy to find, and you can get them online at Elderly for $4.50 a set.

I like the feel of coated strings (Elixirs etc.), but to me they just...

Thanks so much Mr. Stiernberg! I love your playing by the way, and am honored that you chimed in to help me!
I'm really enjoying "Swing 220" and thank you again....heading to the southeast any...

Wow, this is extremely helpful, and thank you Steve and pickloser!

I saw Pilot Mtn. on your avatar pickloser....I'm in Raleigh :grin:

Ok, so just to clarify, if your 1 is I, then your numbers...

I have an early 80's KM-1000. I was always jealous of the thumpiness and low end that my buddy's Gibson has. My Kentucky has crystal clear highs and mids, but that low end is not too great. I...

Hello all,

I am pretty well versed in basic theory, and certainly know the ii-V-I, I-IV-V, etc. I have been studying Mike Marshall's newest Homespun DVD (arpeggio workout) recently.

Here's my...

Wow. 4 of the greats all together doing some incredible stuff. It's nice to see Thile playing with more finesse on this...unlike the balls out boom clank like the Thile/Daves album. It's good...

I play my K & K through my Baggs DI and it works just fine.....let us know whatcha find out!!!

I am the very happy owner of a 2004 Collings MF, and I wouldn't trade it for anything. For the money, you just can't beat it. Keep an eye out on the classifieds for an MF, and you can probably snag...

Ditto on the McClung Arm Rest....I have been using one for a little over a month now on my Collings, and I absolutely love it. It really does put your hand/wrist in a more natural and comfy position...

After years of playing on the road with a rock band with a Rono 5 string electric mandolin, a pedal board full of effects, and a Fender Blues Jr. amp pushed to hum, I have finally gotten an acoustic...