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Dec-03-2019, 5:12pm

lflngpicker replied to a thread Best Armrest in Equipment

I am with Mark and those who love the McClung. Doug does a great job making a very comfortable AR and he matched the color and grain of my Collings...

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Dec-03-2019, 5:08pm

lflngpicker replied to a thread post a video of yourself in Videos, Pictures & Sound Files

Thanks for sharing your wonderful worshipful music!

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Dec-03-2019, 4:58pm

lflngpicker replied to a thread Gibson Ricky Skaggs Distressed Master Model - My New Mandolin in General Mandolin Discussions

Hello! Wow, that is a wonderful looking instrument and well worth waiting for, my friend. Good for you and I hope you have many happy years of...

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Dec-02-2019, 11:52am

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

Here's a bit of video from Eli Wildman, picking on his Sorensen SX, that he posted to Facebook for Siminoff's Straight Up Strings -- Steve

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Nov-26-2019, 11:21am

lflngpicker replied to a thread Mandolin Orange on today Show in General Mandolin Discussions

mojocaster, you couldn't have said it better! I feel very similarly!! They have some great lyrics. I love "The Wolves."

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Nov-26-2019, 11:05am

lflngpicker replied to a thread post a video of yourself in Videos, Pictures & Sound Files

Hi My Friend, Gelsenbury! You are too kind. Bless you, Lflngpicker

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Nov-25-2019, 11:57am

Steve Sorensen replied to a thread I see a sorensen with Nate Burie and Speacial C in General Mandolin Discussions

So pleased to see Nate get this gig with Special Consensus! Nate (Nathaniel at the time) was literally the very first little kid to drag his...

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Nov-25-2019, 1:58am

Steve Sorensen replied to a thread The new Sorensen 2020 X-Series mandolins . . . in General Mandolin Discussions

Here's Darren and Balsam Range backstage warming up -- And another from Chip Bach on his Sprite 2X Two-Point -- Steve

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Nov-24-2019, 8:37pm

Rich Benson replied to a thread Waverly Tuners tight in Equipment

New from the builder

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Nov-24-2019, 4:42pm

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

Sideline. Zack Arnold's mando break at about 5:10 -- Steve

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Nov-24-2019, 11:18am

Rich Benson started a thread Waverly Tuners tight in Equipment

Waverly Tuners on a new mandolin. Some turn easily, others very stiff - even on the same pair of strings. Remedy?

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Nov-23-2019, 1:14pm

lflngpicker replied to a thread post a video of yourself in Videos, Pictures & Sound Files

I played it on my Martin 000-28, though I wrote it on my Collings MT. This is a rough cut of my song, "Vader Tavern." This is a true story. (Note:...

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Nov-22-2019, 10:47am

Steve Sorensen replied to a thread The new Sorensen 2020 X-Series mandolins . . . in General Mandolin Discussions

Here's a bit of a flashback, to September 2018, with Danny Roberts (The Grascals) and Zack Arnold (ClayBank & Sideline) with a Sorensen VX "mandolin...

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Nov-21-2019, 9:56am

lflngpicker replied to a thread The Traveling Pick Sampler - Anyone Interested? in General Mandolin Discussions

Hey there! Glad to see you back at the mandolin, my friend!

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Nov-19-2019, 9:30pm

lflngpicker replied to a discussion Raindrops keep fallin' on my Head in group The Song-A-Week Social Group

Simon DS, A wise recommendation to all of us :).

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Nov-19-2019, 9:12pm

lflngpicker replied to a thread Mandolin Orange on today Show in General Mandolin Discussions

I have been collecting their records and found, unlike Olddantucker (BTW-- a great song by that name/title was written and recorded by Chuck Girard),...

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Nov-19-2019, 8:52pm

Skip Kelley replied to a thread Cherokee Shuffle feat. The pickin' critters in Bluegrass, Newgrass, Country, Gospel Variants

Gunnar, I like your playing! What I really enjoy is your claw hammer banjo!

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Nov-19-2019, 8:43pm

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

Zack Arnold warming up some new strings for his next run down the road with Sideline -- Love the tone this young man generates from that VX!...

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Nov-18-2019, 4:14pm

lflngpicker replied to a discussion Raindrops keep fallin' on my Head in group The Song-A-Week Social Group

What a reward to participate! I didn't understand what this group was for-- I thought it was a songwriting thing. Now, I get that it is songs to...

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Nov-18-2019, 3:15am

Steve Sorensen replied to a thread Material Below the Bridge in General Mandolin Discussions

Dave, Run a pick over the strings below the bridge and also above the nut. If you hear a "live" unmuted response, that same response is happening...

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Nov-13-2019, 9:13pm

Skip Kelley replied to a thread Mandolin Close Ups in General Mandolin Discussions

I’ve done quite a bit of fret leveling at the neck joint area on factory mandolins. Not a big deal. It should fix this issue quickly.

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Nov-13-2019, 7:58pm

Skip Kelley replied to a thread We Honor Your Service in General Mandolin Discussions

God bless all who have served!

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Nov-12-2019, 9:03pm

lflngpicker replied to a thread Mandolin Orange on today Show in General Mandolin Discussions

I think of Mandolin Orange's songs as who they are as songwriters and appreciate the depth of their lyrics. True, their musicianship is exceptional,...

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Nov-12-2019, 8:24pm

Skip Kelley replied to a thread Gus Ingo anyone? in Bluegrass, Newgrass, Country, Gospel Variants

i just stumbled across this on YouTube. This guy’s music is awesome! Really fine picking and and Orange Blossom Special is killer!

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Nov-12-2019, 4:40pm

lflngpicker replied to a discussion Raindrops keep fallin' on my Head in group The Song-A-Week Social Group

I have mandolin and vocal version of the same. :)

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Nov-12-2019, 1:32pm

lflngpicker replied to a thread What does a mando set-up cost in your area? in Equipment

I believe guitar center does a basic guitar set up for about $50. It it involves a bridge installation and set up a mandolin would be around $150 at...

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Nov-10-2019, 7:23pm

lflngpicker replied to a thread Who has thin bluechips? in Equipment

I added a Blue Chip SR 60 this week with the round bevel. I also own a CT 55. They are worth the price!

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Nov-10-2019, 7:18pm

lflngpicker replied to a thread Andrew Marlin's Pick in Theory, Technique, Tips and Tricks

Meanwhile, I bought a Blue Chip SR 60, as I have a CT 55 and enjoy that one. I got the round bevel this time to avoid any hang ups on strings when...

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Nov-09-2019, 9:24pm

Steve Sorensen replied to a thread The new Sorensen Stealth . . . in Videos, Pictures & Sound Files

Here is a YouTube video of Danny Roberts talking about the cobalt blue Stealth -- I previously posted a link to this post from Facebook and...

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