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Yesterday, 9:07am

lflngpicker replied to a thread Kentucky KN-250-SC Mandolin information in Looking for Information About Mandolins

That is a nice looking mandolin and case. I don't have serial number knowledge for these but there are many previous posts that may potentially give...

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Yesterday, 8:42am

lflngpicker replied to a thread New Recording King mandolin in General Mandolin Discussions

Seter, That is an eye catcher! Thanks for posting it.

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Yesterday, 7:59am

lflngpicker replied to a thread New gear: Rubners and Blue Chip in Equipment

Glad you made those additions! :) I am getting more and more interested in those Rubners.

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Yesterday, 7:34am

lflngpicker replied to a thread Eastman Mandolin Cast Aluminum Tailpiece END PIN. in Builders and Repair

Multidon, my MD805/V had a loose end pin that came out with the strap so I assume standard Eastman practice is not to glue it in. I asked here on...

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Apr-18-2018, 3:24pm

lflngpicker replied to a thread A vs F style in General Mandolin Discussions

Objectively, A and F style mandolins with equal quality in wood sources, craftsmanship and hardware have comparable sonic and play-ability qualities....

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Apr-18-2018, 2:59pm

lflngpicker replied to a thread what is ?. in General Mandolin Discussions

Tony, I was shopping in this same price range a week ago. I had it down to Flatiron Festival, Weber Bitterroot F-5, Collings MT-2, and the Pomeroy...

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Apr-17-2018, 1:09pm

lflngpicker replied to a thread Best Strap for Kentucky KM150. in General Mandolin Discussions

I have three of the Lakota Leather straps. Great for both A and F. http://www.lakotaleathers.com/

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Apr-17-2018, 1:06pm

lflngpicker replied to a thread F5G Gibson 1995 in General Mandolin Discussions

$3400 -- I think it is a sure bet, at least on my list of "wish I had's".

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Apr-17-2018, 12:58pm

lflngpicker replied to a thread New gear: Rubners and Blue Chip in Equipment

Daniel, The Rubner's sound like a smart upgrade. I keep hearing great things here in the Cafe. And the CT55-- I just started playing one about...

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Apr-15-2018, 3:23pm

lflngpicker replied to a thread Should I buy a new mandolin? in General Mandolin Discussions

Is a Prucha available near you? Heard great things.

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Apr-15-2018, 2:38pm

lflngpicker replied to a thread Should I buy a new mandolin? in General Mandolin Discussions

I think your question is an important one. You like playing the mandolin, and like all of us, you want to practice and improve. Fretting, as you...

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Apr-15-2018, 2:26pm

lflngpicker replied to a thread Ugh. It happened. in General Mandolin Discussions

Indexless, I too have been down the guitars and amps road, literally all my life since my first electric in 1965, and you are right. Especially when...

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Apr-15-2018, 11:11am

lflngpicker created a group Pomeroy Mandolins

Apr-15-2018, 9:19am

lflngpicker replied to a thread Lets Talk Eastman Line. in General Mandolin Discussions

Hi Caleb, You know, these Schallers on my Eastman MD805/V are very smooth and keep the thing in tune nicely. Loads of sweet tone and sustain, too. ...

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Apr-15-2018, 9:11am

lflngpicker replied to a thread Blue Chip TAD CVG in Equipment

In the above, I meant to identify John Soper's funny comments about wind resistance and tone related to pick color, etc. Great stuff! The whole...

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Apr-14-2018, 9:06pm

lflngpicker replied to a thread Blue Chip TAD CVG in Equipment

This is one of the more creative posts I have read in a while. You had me going on the wind resistance, I am embarrassed to admit. It took me until...

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Apr-14-2018, 10:14am

lflngpicker replied to a thread What on earth are you doing? in General Mandolin Discussions

Mike, Call it Parkinson's, but I tend to mouth the notes as I play them... I like to think this is like John Mayer playing blues solos... Looks kinda...

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Apr-14-2018, 9:35am

lflngpicker replied to a thread Ugh. It happened. in General Mandolin Discussions

Great thread, Charlie and made me laugh. Well, I always try to justify my MAS by explaining to my wife that if I could still drive I would be buying...

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Apr-12-2018, 5:29pm

lflngpicker replied to a thread Lets Talk Eastman Line. in General Mandolin Discussions

Drew, That coming from you who performs with a nice Eastman instrument, and receives compliments, means a lot. I agree. A mandolin is something you...

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Apr-12-2018, 5:12pm

lflngpicker replied to a thread fatt-dad meets journeybear! in General Mandolin Discussions

Kirk, I am a CSULB alum and a big Ram fan, too!!!

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Apr-12-2018, 11:26am

lflngpicker replied to a thread fatt-dad meets journeybear! in General Mandolin Discussions

How cool, Fatt-Dad and Journey Bear! This is inspiring, as Mike said, to see these meet ups. My wife and I were fortunate to have the opportunity to...

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Apr-10-2018, 6:07pm

lflngpicker replied to a thread really cool Sierra Hull at Westminister Hall, electric mando in General Mandolin Discussions

Loved this! Thanks Daryl.

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Apr-10-2018, 8:10am

lflngpicker replied to a thread Lets Talk Eastman Line. in General Mandolin Discussions

I respect your opinion and I realize we don't all have the same needs as players. I am comfortable with a narrower nut width for certain kinds of...

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Apr-10-2018, 12:59am

lflngpicker replied to a thread Black Cloud Over Gibson in General Mandolin Discussions

Great guitar! I believe Dobro was founded by John Dopyera after he left National in the 20's? That would be ironic if the company revived by...

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Apr-06-2018, 8:00pm

lflngpicker replied to a thread Is there life in San Diego in General Mandolin Discussions

In Riverside or San Bernardino area there are no mandolins worth walking in the door to play. Like Nick said, you have to get close to LA. If there...

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Apr-06-2018, 12:23am

lflngpicker replied to a thread New Mandolin Orange singles in General Mandolin Discussions

Thanks for the heads up. I'm a big fan. My favorite is that Wrecking Ball.

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