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Jan-18-2019, 7:27pm

Skip Kelley replied to a thread Song of Storms - Solo Mandolin Arrangement [Tab] in Videos, Pictures & Sound Files

Nice! You sure get a great tone out of your mandolin!

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Jan-18-2019, 3:54pm

StevenS replied to a thread Introducing the Sorensen VX in Videos, Pictures & Sound Files

Here's Danny Roberts giving a "Mic's Point of View" for his VX while practicing some down-stroke picking on Evening Prayer Blues. Steve

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Jan-17-2019, 10:35pm

Mickey King replied to a thread Custom buttons for Grover 309 tuning pegs. in Equipment

I bought a couple of sets of black plastic for Grover 309s from Jenny at phoenixmandolins@gmail.com. They’re going out of business and had an ad...

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Jan-17-2019, 2:47pm

lflngpicker replied to a thread Mandolin Orange on Live from Here in General Mandolin Discussions

Evan, I agree on the Sullivan A comment. I really liked the woody tone of the Sullivan with Andrew playing it with their material. The Gilchrist is...

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Jan-17-2019, 2:43pm

lflngpicker replied to a thread Mandolin Orange on Live from Here in General Mandolin Discussions

Hi Steve! Thanks for posting. I am a big fan and planned to listen but was tied up during that time slot. This is a big help!

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Jan-17-2019, 2:38pm

lflngpicker replied to a thread Collings in General Mandolin Discussions

I love my MT. It has a gloss top and glossy headstock, with white binding and a wide nut. So comfortable to play! Not an MT2, but I love the tone...

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Jan-17-2019, 2:30pm

Lane Pryce started a thread Collings in General Mandolin Discussions

Jonesing (mas) really bad for a nice MT2 with an Engelmann top. I really enjoy my wide nut Northfield NF5s. It’s plenty loud, plays great with a nice...

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Jan-16-2019, 7:32pm

Mickey King replied to a thread Skaggs in General Mandolin Discussions

Here’s the interview he did with Sweetwater as well https://youtu.be/0wx9X1sVKaU

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Jan-16-2019, 11:58am

Lane Pryce replied to a thread Eastman MD615 in Looking for Information About Mandolins

#46 I purchased new from Steve Perry’s at Gianna Violins a century ago. Howdy Steve. Lp

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Jan-16-2019, 9:16am

lflngpicker replied to a thread Opinions on the Dobro Ampliphonic Mandolin in Looking for Information About Mandolins

Just wanted to add, Don Young, the founder of the 2nd iteration of National Reso-phonic Guitars, designed the RM-1 and developed those mandolins. He...

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Jan-16-2019, 8:06am

lflngpicker replied to a thread Post A Picture Of Yourself in Videos, Pictures & Sound Files

That guitar is a hoss! Thanks for posting. :)

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Jan-15-2019, 2:30am

StevenS replied to a thread Introducing the Sorensen VX in Videos, Pictures & Sound Files

Sometimes it is better to make sure the "test" version just a learning experience that leads to a better next build. Can you imagine how awful it...

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Jan-14-2019, 8:31pm

Lane Pryce replied to a thread Eastman MD615 in Looking for Information About Mandolins

No worries about the 615. They are good mandolins; a great setup will leave you with a mandolin that might just be a keeper. I’ve owned 3. One was...

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Jan-14-2019, 1:27am

StevenS replied to a thread Introducing the Sorensen VX in Videos, Pictures & Sound Files

I love having this guy in the Sorensen family -- Steve

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Jan-12-2019, 1:48pm

StevenS replied to a thread Post a picture of what's on your bench? in Builders and Repair

Some custom inlay and 3D Tortoise binding for a new Sorensen VX -- Steve

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Jan-12-2019, 12:04pm

oldwave maker replied to a thread Post a picture of what's on your bench? in Builders and Repair

Made a couple of slip-in ebony capos for bandmate's Larry Pogreba custom doubleneck steel guitar made from an old yard sale mahogany water ski....

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Jan-11-2019, 11:22am

StevenS replied to a thread Introducing the Sorensen VX in Videos, Pictures & Sound Files

Silas Powell picking a bit of "Little Rock Getaway" -- Steve PS -- Silas and The Powell Family's new CD Hard Times is available HERE.

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Jan-10-2019, 9:57pm

bernabe replied to a thread Newbie builder question in Builders and Repair

Post a couple pics

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Jan-10-2019, 7:03am

Lane Pryce replied to a thread Northfield F5 4.0 in Looking for Information About Mandolins

What are the differences? Lp

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Jan-09-2019, 12:06pm

Mickey King replied to a thread MAS or not in General Mandolin Discussions

Moving up to a better instrument as your skills improve is not MAS I n my opinion. Suppose you started on a Rogue, it’s only natural to move up to a...

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Jan-08-2019, 7:36pm

StevenS replied to a thread How Long is Long Enough in Builders and Repair

Keep it simple. Call and check-in. Steve

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Jan-06-2019, 8:12pm

Skip Kelley replied to a thread first Silverangel for 2019 in Videos, Pictures & Sound Files

Ken, those mandolins look great! I love your Fantasma! Nice work my friend!!

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Jan-06-2019, 3:47pm

rdodger99 replied to a thread Strap pin yes or no in a A-5 in General Mandolin Discussions

Yes

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Jan-06-2019, 1:32pm

StevenS replied to a thread Sorensen Tone in Videos, Pictures & Sound Files

Here's a YouTube version of "Yellow Rose" from The Powell Family. I think this gives a real good idea of the tone Silas is pulling from this new VX...

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Jan-05-2019, 8:58pm

StevenS replied to a thread Sorensen Tone in Videos, Pictures & Sound Files

Here's Silas again. This time picking some red-hot bluegrass on the Sorensen Stealth prototype . . . which happens to be made from 100% bamboo...

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Jan-05-2019, 8:28pm

StevenS replied to a thread Sorensen Tone in Videos, Pictures & Sound Files

Silas Powell's VX is really starting to settle-in and mature-up. Wow. Jeff Powell singing, Josh Powell on bass. "The Yellow Rose" from the...

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Jan-05-2019, 8:18pm

StevenS replied to a thread How do you store your instruments when not playing in Builders and Repair

In the case! Protective, slows environmental changes, precludes clumsy accidents. Steve

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Jan-05-2019, 2:17am

StevenS replied to a thread F style top plate too thin in Builders and Repair

There is great wisdom in the post from James Condino. I've found that keeping the, "it is so close to being OK" pieces just tempts you to try to fix...

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Jan-04-2019, 12:47pm

lflngpicker replied to a thread Should I upgrade to a better instrument in General Mandolin Discussions

I agree with most everything above, from the recommendations to get a great set up, to the importance of technique and practice, and finally, that an...

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Dec-29-2018, 11:09pm

lflngpicker replied to a thread NMD Elkhorn A-5 Deluxe in General Mandolin Discussions

Congrats Rob-- play on brutha!

12 replies | 821 view(s)

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