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Jun-24-2019, 10:26pm

lflngpicker replied to a thread Mandolin Stand Recommendations in Equipment

BTW-- I bought this one and am quite pleased! Thanks for the discussion.

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Jun-24-2019, 10:18pm

lflngpicker replied to a thread 1920's Waverly A style Tuners in Equipment

I was thinking those would be a bit better than the sets on my two Gibson A ('12 and '13). Both have some play in them but are functioning well...

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Jun-24-2019, 8:41pm

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

Steve, you are an amazing luthier! Innovative doesn’t even come close to describing you! Nice work brother!

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Jun-24-2019, 11:21am

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

Little by little, and now with a hard push, I have been moving all of the mandolins that I am building towards the innovations of the "X-Series"...

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Jun-23-2019, 8:31pm

Skip Kelley replied to a thread 1963 Gibson f5 custom mandolin in General Mandolin Discussions

How does it sound? If it needs frets, well then it needs frets. A good set-up would help it play better also.

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Jun-23-2019, 8:27pm

Skip Kelley replied to a thread What makes a "lefty" mandolin a lefty? in General Mandolin Discussions

I made an A model left handed; the tone bars were reversed from the right hand version. Nut and saddle were also for left handed to be correct. Now...

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Jun-23-2019, 12:34pm

oldwave maker replied to a thread Show Low AZ in Jams, Workshops, Camps, Places To Meet Others

My son was there last week covering hundreds of miles on trails with his mountain bike, but without his mando. Said he was never outside hearing...

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Jun-23-2019, 12:25pm

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

Silas Powell dipping his toes into the deep deep pool of rhythm possibilities created by Sam Bush -- Steve

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Jun-22-2019, 12:57pm

Steve Sorensen replied to a thread Gibson threatening the mandolin and guitar luthier community in General Mandolin Discussions

From the Forum posting guidelines: - Refrain from using the forum as a point of purchasing or selling items or for the purpose of discussing or...

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Jun-19-2019, 11:14pm

lflngpicker replied to a thread About done upgrading my MD315 in General Mandolin Discussions

Hi Doug, Wow, those are some very nice improvements. The tuners, K and K and a speed neck to boot. You have a lot of courage, let alone talent. I...

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Jun-19-2019, 11:02pm

lflngpicker replied to a thread Stolen - Weber Fern A-style - Oakland, CA in General Mandolin Discussions

So, so sorry Lindy! That is a terrible thing to happen. I will watch in So Cal to see if it shows up anywhere. At 20 yrs old in 1975 I had...

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Jun-19-2019, 8:56pm

Steve Sorensen replied to a thread Show off your back side in Videos, Pictures & Sound Files

Steve

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Jun-19-2019, 5:17pm

oldwave maker replied to a thread Gibson threatening the mandolin and guitar luthier community in General Mandolin Discussions

I was honored to get the Charlie D. flowerpot cease and desist email long ago, never heard back about the redesigned FUHJ Arizona pipestone...

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Jun-19-2019, 3:38pm

Steve Sorensen replied to a thread Gibson threatening the mandolin and guitar luthier community in General Mandolin Discussions

I suppose copied forgeries of great work are the most complimentary form of larceny. To my mind, there is a big difference between the...

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Jun-19-2019, 1:37am

Steve Sorensen replied to a thread Gibson threatening the mandolin and guitar luthier community in General Mandolin Discussions

:popcorn: Steve

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Jun-18-2019, 6:34pm

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

There has been some killer A models displayed on this thread. Here’s my new favorite A style: 177681

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Jun-18-2019, 6:25pm

Skip Kelley added 1 photo(s) to album Mandolins

Jun-17-2019, 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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