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Yesterday, 8:55am

UsuallyPickin replied to a thread TablEdit is back! in General Mandolin Discussions

Thank you.

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Feb-26-2021, 10:24pm

lflngpicker replied to a thread TablEdit is back! in General Mandolin Discussions

Baron has a great resource of tab which I have utilized extensively, as well! Thank you Baron. Dan

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Feb-26-2021, 4:55pm

lflngpicker replied to a thread TablEdit is back! in General Mandolin Discussions

The tab is so helpful and I want to express my appreciation for it. Thank you Larry, Scott and all contributors. Best to you!

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Feb-25-2021, 9:24am

UsuallyPickin replied to a thread How do you think of the fretboard - closed patterns or just notes in Theory, Technique, Tips and Tricks

Well ... learning to hear the tonal relationships in a closed position allows you to move about the fingerboard more freely...... but those open...

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Feb-24-2021, 10:51am

UsuallyPickin replied to a thread Thoughts on neck profiles and a mandolin upgrade in General Mandolin Discussions

Playability is usually something that may be adjusted by a talented luthier. It's only money. IMO if you really "like" the Eastman neck shape you...

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Feb-22-2021, 8:41am

UsuallyPickin replied to a thread Waiting for mandolin setup? in General Mandolin Discussions

Download Rob Meldrum"s mandolin free set up book here on the Cafe` and do it yourself.

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Feb-21-2021, 9:55pm

UsuallyPickin replied to a thread Sound Reinforcement Mandolin to Computer in General Mandolin Discussions

Well .... you can just buy a USB mic and use the programs your computer came with. That will likely be the simplest way to go. You could also buy a...

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Feb-20-2021, 10:42am

UsuallyPickin replied to a thread Pick Thickness in Theory, Technique, Tips and Tricks

On picks .... there are three or four things to consider when looking into picks. Shape from small teardrop to large triangle. Thickness from .6 mm...

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Feb-19-2021, 10:12am

UsuallyPickin replied to a thread Do You Mix & Match Your String Set? in General Mandolin Discussions

Only when I break one. R/

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Feb-19-2021, 10:11am

UsuallyPickin replied to a thread Method book recommendations in General Mandolin Discussions

There are generally three Mandolin how to books recommended. The first is Marilyn Mair's book The Complete Mandolinist, the second Mandolin for...

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Feb-15-2021, 6:56pm

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

Chuck, minus 30? Holy cow! Thanks your feedback. :mandosmiley:

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Feb-15-2021, 2:26pm

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

Just beautiful, Chuck. Thanks for posting!

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Feb-15-2021, 2:20pm

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

Just sharing the sound of my Pava Pro A5 playing with the praise band.

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Feb-13-2021, 11:25am

lflngpicker replied to a thread Is there a simple drum machine that can be operated with the foot in Equipment

I have found those G-Dec Jr. Amps (without a foot pedal) to be very useful for backbeats and bass to play along with. Very enjoyable and the speaker...

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Feb-13-2021, 10:55am

UsuallyPickin replied to a thread Playing rhythm with a stiff pick? in Theory, Technique, Tips and Tricks

Loose grip loose wrist , If you don't drop the pick occasionally you are gripping it too tight. Grip your fingers together tightly and move your...

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Feb-02-2021, 8:36am

UsuallyPickin replied to a thread How to use more right wrist and minimal right arm? in Theory, Technique, Tips and Tricks

Well .... fiddlers have the same issue to a degree. Too much elbow not enough wrist. One fiddle trick is to trap your arm against a door frame or sit...

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Feb-02-2021, 8:29am

UsuallyPickin replied to a thread Eastman MD 305 unbox - thanks all, I'm a satisfied customer. in General Mandolin Discussions

Congrats... Glad you like it..... enjoy. And start putting money away for your upgrade. The more you know, the more you know you don't know. Enjoy...

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Feb-02-2021, 8:27am

UsuallyPickin replied to a thread What Sensation Should You Feel for "The One?" in Equipment

Hmmmm .... Tone , touch, looks. If it has all three and a good price it is likely candidate. Then you can decide if you are a catch and release or a...

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Jan-30-2021, 8:57am

UsuallyPickin replied to a thread Fiddlers picking with bow direction? in Theory, Technique, Tips and Tricks

Yeah .... I started playing guitar in 1965, I started playing mandolin in 1980 ... I started playing fiddle in 2000 ... a pick is not a bow .. the...

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