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Yesterday, 7:25pm

Lane Pryce replied to a thread Mandolins in progress in Videos, Pictures & Sound Files

Redwood top? It’s beautiful.

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Yesterday, 10:13am

Russ Jordan replied to a thread Old Time Mandolin Workshop with Caleb Klauder in Jams, Workshops, Camps, Places To Meet Others

I really enjoyed Caleb’s classes on rhythm for old time mandolin. He did not use any written music/tab for tunes—it was great to be able to video...

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Mar-06-2021, 10:14am

Lane Pryce replied to a thread another string changing tip in General Mandolin Discussions

Great Idea. I love the looks of Collings and Northfield tailpieces. However string changes were always a bear. The toothpick will definitely impart a...

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Mar-06-2021, 9:22am

Bob Buckingham replied to a thread Cullng the herd in General Mandolin Discussions

We used to drive old, stripped down Bugs around in the mountains, sometimes on railroad tracks if there was nowhere else. You'd eat a lot of bugs...

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Mar-05-2021, 6:26pm

Lane Pryce replied to a thread Finish impact on resonance? in Builders and Repair

"I did that on F-9 few years ago" I remember that F9. Great job on its restoration. Where did that one end up?

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Mar-05-2021, 10:49am

Lane Pryce replied to a thread 2 cases and their Dogs in Equipment

Love those those Presto cases with the tartan interiors.

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Mar-05-2021, 10:47am

Lane Pryce replied to a thread Finish impact on resonance? in Builders and Repair

Just curious but are nitro finishes ever removed in favor of one of the varnish finishes?

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Mar-05-2021, 9:23am

Russ Jordan replied to a thread 2 cases and their Dogs in Equipment

Cool—did the cover come with the Presto?

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Mar-05-2021, 5:53am

Lane Pryce replied to a discussion MT2 Sound Profile Then/Now in group Collings Mandolins

With improvement come changes. I'm sure over the years the builders at Collings have altered their graduations on the mandolin sound boards. I'm not...

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Mar-04-2021, 5:19pm

Lane Pryce replied to a discussion MT2 Sound Profile Then/Now in group Collings Mandolins

Here’s an MT2R. What’s to not like about this tone? Butta. https://youtu.be/5I_XqqeKg2k I believe the AD Red topped MT2’s are a lil brighter,...

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Mar-04-2021, 1:26pm

Russ Jordan replied to a thread Collings MT2 versus Single Shop Builder Purchase? in General Mandolin Discussions

And Mike Black would undoubtedly be embarrassed by the wording of your comparison....

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Mar-03-2021, 7:33pm

Lane Pryce replied to a thread Collings MT2 versus Single Shop Builder Purchase? in General Mandolin Discussions

https://www.mandolincafe.com/forum/threads/152021-Campanella-Red-Diamond-Northfield-Collings-experience?highlight=Collings Someone recognized a...

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Mar-03-2021, 7:23pm

Lane Pryce replied to a thread Mandolin 'dogs'? in General Mandolin Discussions

Breedlove Quartz, was a 2001 model and would’ve been better suited as a concrete statuary mold. A stump had more going for it sonically than this...

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Mar-03-2021, 5:59pm

Lane Pryce replied to a thread NMD Northfield F5S in General Mandolin Discussions

Nice. I agree those cases are more than adequate. Lots of room for unnecessary stuff! Like mine.

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Mar-03-2021, 2:32pm

Lane Pryce replied to a thread Collings MT2 versus Single Shop Builder Purchase? in General Mandolin Discussions

Tim you have a great looking and I’m sure a great sounding MT2. I missed my holy grail a few years back, MT2V light tobacco burst with an engleman...

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Mar-02-2021, 9:17pm

Lane Pryce started a thread Ode to a Butterfly Tab in Song and Tune Projects

Howdy folks. Anyone have the tab or point me to a vendor? I would certainly appreciate it. Thanks in advance. Lane

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Mar-02-2021, 4:46pm

Lane Pryce replied to a thread NMD Collings MT2 in General Mandolin Discussions

Collings makes a fine mandolin. I’m enjoying my MT2 as well. It’s my second one. First was not made with torrefied wood. #2 is and there’s quite a...

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Mar-02-2021, 4:35pm

Lane Pryce replied to a thread Collings MT2 versus Single Shop Builder Purchase? in General Mandolin Discussions

Yup, killer deal. Lp

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Mar-02-2021, 2:47pm

Bob Buckingham replied to a thread Torn between 2 mandolins. / Eastman serial number question? in General Mandolin Discussions

Larger frets are the ticket on the Eastman mandolins. They really come to life.

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Feb-28-2021, 1:16pm

Lane Pryce replied to a thread Joe K Walsh, Darol Anger and Mike Barnett in Videos, Pictures & Sound Files

Killin it!

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Feb-28-2021, 10:05am

Bob Buckingham replied to a thread Are Music Store Prices Firm? in General Mandolin Discussions

Guitar Center is not your normal music store. They are a highly leveraged corporate holding. The staff has no wiggle room. I would rather buy from a...

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Feb-28-2021, 10:01am

Bob Buckingham replied to a thread Do You Have Too Many Instruments? in Videos, Pictures & Sound Files

Not yet.

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Feb-27-2021, 9:47am

Bob Buckingham replied to a thread TablEdit is back! in General Mandolin Discussions

Thank you for helping keep this material available.

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Feb-26-2021, 5:54pm

Lane Pryce started a thread Sacred Heart in General Mandolin Discussions

Anyone have the score or mandolin tab for sacred heart they would sell or sell me a copy of? Cant find it anywhere.

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Feb-26-2021, 9:06am

Lane Pryce started a thread Sacred Heart in Song and Tune Projects

Anyone have the sheet music or tab? I would like purchase a copy. Thanks in advance Lane

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Feb-25-2021, 8:53am

Lane Pryce replied to a thread Peter Ostroushko Passes in General Mandolin Discussions

Dang. Sad news and sorry to learn of his passing. I began learning Sacred Heart this past week. Had though of emailing Pete to purchase sheet music....

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Feb-23-2021, 11:45am

Lane Pryce replied to a thread Removing Northfield Pickguard in Equipment

Piece o cake.

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Feb-22-2021, 12:28pm

Lane Pryce replied to a thread New Andrew Marlin Album in General Mandolin Discussions

Love the tone of that old Gibson. It’s just perfect.

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Feb-22-2021, 12:26pm

Lane Pryce replied to a thread New Mandolin day in General Mandolin Discussions

It’s still a lil tight sounding but after 20 or 30 mins it starts to loosen up quite a bit. Impressive thus far. Kevin Douglas aka Mandomutt has my...

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Feb-20-2021, 11:38pm

Lane Pryce replied to a thread New Mandolin day in General Mandolin Discussions

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