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Yesterday, 1:47pm

Skip Kelley commented on blog entry Mandolin Mondays #206 w/ Special Guest Andy Hatfield in dbmandolin

Nicely done Andy!

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Yesterday, 11:09am

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

Hi Drew, We saw them live in SLO, CA and wow, what a wonderful concert. I was spellbound throughout, though I wish like heck they would play...

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Dec-08-2019, 1:05pm

lflngpicker replied to a thread Oval hole differences in Looking for Information About Mandolins

I find mahogany to be a darker, more focused warm tone, with emphasis on the middle pitches rather than the bass or treble. That said, I think that...

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Dec-07-2019, 8:28pm

Skip Kelley replied to a thread Cleaning Mold From Inside a Guitar? in Builders and Repair

Charles, I’ve seen those before. It a clamp that holds a 9 volt battery for a pickup.

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Dec-07-2019, 4:08pm

lflngpicker replied to a thread New Northfield Model M in General Mandolin Discussions

Doggone nice looking A5! Wow, love the color, that one piece flame back and great sunburst! Impressive looking and I bet it sounds even better. ...

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Dec-07-2019, 3:56pm

lflngpicker replied to a thread Like this site but for guitar.... in General Mandolin Discussions

I enjoy "Strat Talk", "Epiphone Lounge" and the "unofficial Martin Guitar forum". I play Martin, Guild, Takamine, Fender and Epiphone guitars, along...

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Dec-07-2019, 3:45pm

lflngpicker replied to a thread Education in General Mandolin Discussions

Hi Br1ck, I think your approach is a good one. I also think that playing each instrument is always best, though I don't think I am telling you...

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Dec-06-2019, 9:35pm

Skip Kelley replied to a thread UPS rant in General Mandolin Discussions

USPS isn’t any better. I ordered an item that came within 30 miles, went back out west and then came back again! Go figure!

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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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