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Yesterday, 12:49pm

lflngpicker replied to a thread Ratliff R5 at Morgan Music in General Mandolin Discussions

My Ratliff has a distinctively bluegrass tone. The flame and finish quality is superior to other F-5's I have owned, including the Gibson F9 and...

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Jun-16-2019, 3:18pm

Steve Sorensen replied to a thread Grass Valley Fathers' Day Bluegrass Festival (CBA)... in Jams, Workshops, Camps, Places To Meet Others

We're reaching the end of a very fine festival.

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Jun-14-2019, 5:35pm

lflngpicker replied to a thread New to the cafe in General Mandolin Discussions

Welcome, Neil (I assume from CA)... my fellow Californian who plays mandolin! Well, you built aircraft so there is a pretty good chance you are from...

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Jun-14-2019, 9:26am

oldwave maker replied to a thread Tools that you use. in Equipment

Used to look forward to the latest Stew-mac catalog so I could turn yard sale finds into necessary mandotools, till I had twice as many as needed....

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Jun-13-2019, 6:31pm

lflngpicker replied to a thread Post A picture of your favorite "A" model in General Mandolin Discussions

Kirk, To the contrary-- that Givens is to be admired for its warm brown stain and great trim. A looker, in my estimation! I would certainly love to...

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Jun-13-2019, 5:59pm

lflngpicker replied to a thread Post A picture of your favorite "A" model in General Mandolin Discussions

I am really enjoying the great tone of this MT with the Gloss Top and wide nut. Yes, that is a McClung Armrest on there, too.

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Jun-13-2019, 5:43pm

lflngpicker replied to a thread Man I need a good tuner... in Equipment

Thanks for all the great suggestions-- I am hoping for a StroboClip HD for my 64th BD in a week. I can appreciate all the other possibilities, as...

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Jun-12-2019, 7:36pm

lflngpicker replied to a thread Storage: Case vs Hanging on the Wall in General Mandolin Discussions

Interesting, Br1ck. Where could that be? Wow, I am hoping the my spot is similar. Good for you, either way! :)

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Jun-12-2019, 7:31pm

lflngpicker replied to a thread Mandolin Stand Recommendations in Equipment

Thanks for all the great responses. There are a lot of options. Keep 'em coming!

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Jun-12-2019, 7:09pm

oldwave maker replied to a thread Local spruce + tonewood suppliers in the Adirondacks? in Builders and Repair

21.3 miles from NY state line to Bristol, VT, on hwy 17, like a used C#........

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Jun-12-2019, 6:57pm

oldwave maker replied to a thread Best Banjo joke I've heard in a while in General Mandolin Discussions

Interesting that both Dubrovnik, Croatia, and King's Landing, Westeros, have openings in the city walls to throw banjos down on attackers!

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Jun-12-2019, 2:08pm

oldwave maker replied to a thread Local spruce + tonewood suppliers in the Adirondacks? in Builders and Repair

Swing a bit east to Tommy Lathrops millworks near Bristol VT, flew 140 curly pounds home for additional $50 on Southwest, he cut it to fit the...

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Jun-11-2019, 6:52pm

Skip Kelley replied to a thread New to the cafe in General Mandolin Discussions

Welcome to the cafe'! Keep at it!

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Jun-11-2019, 1:03am

Steve Sorensen replied to a thread Grass Valley Fathers' Day Bluegrass Festival (CBA)... in Jams, Workshops, Camps, Places To Meet Others

We'll be in the Luthier's Pavilion with a passel of new Sorensen X-Series demo mandolins. Randy Torno popped by the Sorensen Lab yesterday evening...

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Jun-10-2019, 12:11pm

lflngpicker replied to a thread Cumberland Acoustic’s in General Mandolin Discussions

Sloppy Joe, I recently had a new Cumberland Acoustics bridge installed on my F-5 and It has worked out nicely. The bridge I replaced was a poorly...

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Jun-10-2019, 11:55am

lflngpicker replied to a thread Storage: Case vs Hanging on the Wall in General Mandolin Discussions

Bob, I like your version. I am not sure if it is all because of the sensibility of your standards, such as "establish case discipline" or the fact...

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Jun-10-2019, 11:07am

lflngpicker replied to a thread Another pick grip question in Theory, Technique, Tips and Tricks

I may be incorrect, but I think you want to contrast the pick when parallel to the strings vs. at a 45 degree angle to the strings? Please correct me...

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Jun-10-2019, 9:49am

lflngpicker replied to a thread Sometimes You Do Get What You Want in General Mandolin Discussions

Hi Mike, I have a gloss top wide nut A5 like yours and it is a dream to play. Great to have you back, especially since you pre-dated me. :))

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Jun-10-2019, 9:39am

lflngpicker replied to a thread Kentucky KM180S in General Mandolin Discussions

I had a Japan-made era Kentucky 200s early on and it was a very nice mandolin to get going on. It was virtually the same instrument. I had to file...

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Jun-07-2019, 11:19pm

lflngpicker replied to a thread I'm finally "getting it"! in General Mandolin Discussions

I have played guitar for 56 years and consider it a part of me. The mandolin has been in my life going on six years and I find myself drawn to it. ...

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Jun-07-2019, 11:15pm

lflngpicker replied to a thread Collings MT vs MF vs Stivers F in General Mandolin Discussions

I appreciate you posting this! I have an MT and it has a very rich and full sound. It is hard to beat and the action, intonation, fit and finish--...

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Jun-07-2019, 10:58am

lflngpicker replied to a thread Mandolin Orange Information in General Mandolin Discussions

I don't have the info requested, but wanted to chime in that I too am a fan. We are eagerly awaiting a July concert in our area to which we have...

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Jun-06-2019, 11:41pm

oldwave maker replied to a thread Man....I had a blue guitar... in General Mandolin Discussions

Once upon a time made a blue dola, a blue octave, and a few blue mandos. At a hobby luthiers yard sale a few weeks ago I got a free fresh bottle of...

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Jun-06-2019, 7:35pm

Skip Kelley replied to a thread RH anchor issue in Theory, Technique, Tips and Tricks

It’s better now than later!;)

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Jun-06-2019, 4:23pm

Skip Kelley replied to a thread RH anchor issue in Theory, Technique, Tips and Tricks

Don’t anchor at all. My palm lightly brushes the strings behind the bridge.

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