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

Today -- Big Dog Barks! Steve

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Today, 12:51am

Steve Sorensen replied to a thread new top F hole repair in Builders and Repair

For my first builds, I would cut a line with the coping saw from one hole to the other down the center of the future f-hole, then carve out all the...

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Apr-04-2020, 10:03pm

Skip Kelley replied to a thread Fretwire and slot help? in Builders and Repair

It’s not very noticeable. The Evo gold frets are awesome.

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Apr-04-2020, 9:26am

Lane Pryce replied to a thread Northfield F5S On the Way in General Mandolin Discussions

Bummer about your MT-2. My NF5S was a bit chunky in the neck, especially so around the heel. Sound wise it was comparable to the Collings. Hope it...

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Apr-03-2020, 9:06pm

Skip Kelley replied to a thread old Flatiron, old guy, some thoughts in General Mandolin Discussions

I bet it’s a fine mandolin. Get someone to check it out and do a setup and you’ll be good for quite a while

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Apr-03-2020, 12:00am

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

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Apr-01-2020, 12:01pm

Skip Kelley commented on article Introducing GreenChip Picks™ by BlueChip in Announcements

But, now I want a green blue chip pick!😉

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Apr-01-2020, 12:01pm

Skip Kelley replied to a thread Mandolinists RIOTING over unfair String License fee in General Mandolin Discussions

That was funny! Thanks for sharing!

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Mar-31-2020, 2:47am

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

One more -- a Sprite 2X Two-Point that was supposed to come with us to the Father's Day Grass Valley Bluegrass Festival -- Nice flat-sawn back...

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Mar-31-2020, 1:56am

Steve Sorensen replied to a thread Confused about a spirit varnish over a sunburst on first mandolin in Builders and Repair

I have found locking in the color with a sprayed coat of Shellac, followed by a couple of wiped-on coats of Tru-Oil works great to avoid the problem...

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Mar-29-2020, 8:05am

Lane Pryce replied to a thread Case search in Equipment

$25.00 less than a new one at NF, shipping included plus you would get a very nice cover too. I have no vested interest. I have one. Excellent case...

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Mar-28-2020, 2:10pm

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

My first week with the Octave. Pheffernan challenged me with the idea of playing this song. Just out of the hospital a month ago so my voice still...

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Mar-28-2020, 11:46am

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

Here's one more to add to the French Polishing progress collection -- Steve

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Mar-28-2020, 10:50am

lflngpicker replied to a thread [Invitation] Virtual Mandolin Hangout in Jams, Workshops, Camps, Places To Meet Others

That sounds interesting to me, too. Dan in California

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Mar-27-2020, 6:22pm

lflngpicker replied to a thread Are Thomastik-Infeld Strings That much Better? in Equipment

Thanks for pointing that out for me, Pat! I was off and it makes a difference to be sure.

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Mar-27-2020, 6:13pm

lflngpicker replied to a thread Are Thomastik-Infeld Strings That much Better? in Equipment

Pat, I appreciate this reference because it is a rare offering of both round wound and flat wound steel. I like that tone and this gives me another...

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Mar-27-2020, 5:52pm

Lane Pryce replied to a thread String recommendation for Northfield NF-F5S ? in Equipment

I tried a set Curt Mangan Monels on my NF5S. It’s sounded and played like a different F5. I really enjoyed playing the mandolin. Just put a set on my...

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Mar-27-2020, 5:00pm

lflngpicker replied to a thread Are Thomastik-Infeld Strings That much Better? in Equipment

Thanks for that ... what is your scale length? Mine is 20”. Oops! You said that it also is 20”! Guess they wouldn’t fit. You saved me $60.

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Mar-27-2020, 3:34pm

lflngpicker replied to a thread Are Thomastik-Infeld Strings That much Better? in Equipment

I have been playing the Octave a couple of hours today and I am getting accustomed to it and really enjoying trying a variety of things. Fiddle...

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Mar-27-2020, 3:19pm

lflngpicker replied to a thread Are Thomastik-Infeld Strings That much Better? in Equipment

Good info guys. My take away is that I will possibly try the Curt Mangans but not the Thomaskins. Otherwise, I enjoy the D’Addario monels on my MT...

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Mar-27-2020, 11:12am

lflngpicker started a thread Are Thomastik-Infeld Strings That much Better? in Equipment

I have a New Eastman MDO 305 Octave, which I really like the way it is opening up new opportunities to grow as a mandolin player. I have noticed the...

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Mar-27-2020, 10:24am

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

A couple of quick cell phone shots after the first Session of French Polishing -- Steve

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Mar-27-2020, 8:58am

Lane Pryce replied to a thread My New (Old) KM-1500 in Videos, Pictures & Sound Files

Great score! Lp

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