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Scott R replied to a thread Peghead Nation vs OAIM for ITM Lessons in General Mandolin Discussions

Just another thought on the Peghead courses--pretty much all of them will let you start a subscription with your first month free if you 'find' the...

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Mar-31-2020, 7:19pm

Steve-o replied to a thread Punch Brothers, My Oh My, except with even more joy in General Mandolin Discussions

Well, it’s certainly about as far as one can get from social distancing. Perhaps we’ll get there again...in 2021.

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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, 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, 5:00pm

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-26-2020, 12:52pm

lflngpicker replied to a thread Informal Poll in General Mandolin Discussions

Br1ck, If I could afford it, I would buy one. Yes-- either an Ellis or a Gibson. Dan

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Mar-26-2020, 12:50pm

lflngpicker replied to a thread Informal Poll in General Mandolin Discussions

David, Love the Whimpy reference from the Pop Eye cartoons! Dan

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