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Yesterday, 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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Yesterday, 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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Yesterday, 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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Yesterday, 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, 8:22pm

Steve Sorensen replied to a thread Mandolins in progress in Videos, Pictures & Sound Files

And some tops for the other side of the story -- Steve

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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, 9:56am

Steve Sorensen replied to a thread Mandolins in progress in Videos, Pictures & Sound Files

Some French Polishing back shots -- Steve

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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-03-2021, 10:30am

Steve Sorensen replied to a thread 2020 X-Series -- The new Sorensen SX in Videos, Pictures & Sound Files

The next Sorensen SX just had its first French Polishing session . . . and I think we're headed in the right direction! Steve

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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, 1:11am

Steve Sorensen replied to a thread 2020 X-Series -- The new Sorensen Sprite 2X Two-Point in Videos, Pictures & Sound Files

Here's a new tune by Chip Bach with tone-galore! Steve

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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-26-2021, 10:24pm

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

Baron has a great resource of tab which I have utilized extensively, as well! Thank you Baron. Dan

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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, 4:55pm

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

The tab is so helpful and I want to express my appreciation for it. Thank you Larry, Scott and all contributors. Best to you!

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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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Feb-20-2021, 7:43pm

fsusubdad replied to a discussion Week #540 ~ Waynesboro in group The Song-A-Week Social Group

Fun tune - this is the version my fiddle buddy and I play.

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Feb-20-2021, 10:10am

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

Happy day tomorrow, one is the lonely number.

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Feb-20-2021, 6:09am

Lane Pryce started a thread New Mandolin day in General Mandolin Discussions

Tomorrow. Another MT2, torrified.

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Feb-16-2021, 10:49pm

Lane Pryce replied to a thread Northfield Mandolins in General Mandolin Discussions

Those NF A5’s are something to behold. Talk about eye candy. If the tone is as spectacular as the look then it’s in a league of its own. Would love...

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