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Apr-10-2021, 10:05pm

lflngpicker replied to a thread Collings Vs. Northfield Vs. Kelley in General Mandolin Discussions

Well, you made a great choice. Congratulations! They are all tremendous and it depends on your own taste and music style. Sight unseen, I would...

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Apr-10-2021, 8:53pm

ccravens replied to a thread Collings Vs. Northfield Vs. Kelley in General Mandolin Discussions

You'll love it. And reach out to Skip to let him know. He's a great guy.

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Apr-10-2021, 7:01pm

ccravens replied to a thread Collings Vs. Northfield Vs. Kelley in General Mandolin Discussions

Of course the subject of tone is always subjective, but I disagree that the categories of "modern" and "traditional" tone have no meaning whatsoever....

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Apr-09-2021, 8:20am

ccravens replied to a thread Got me an Eastman MD315... in General Mandolin Discussions

Congrats! Your last paragraph has MAS written all over it..

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Apr-08-2021, 11:08am

lflngpicker replied to a thread McClung Armrest in Equipment

This mountain scene is gorgeous! Man!

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Apr-06-2021, 6:58pm

lflngpicker replied to a thread One versus two-piece backs in General Mandolin Discussions

Glassweb, I am glad you posted. You have more experience than many, being around here 17 years! I didn’t know those back seams separate, but I have...

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Apr-06-2021, 2:53pm

lflngpicker replied to a thread One versus two-piece backs in General Mandolin Discussions

Beautiful!

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Apr-06-2021, 2:52pm

lflngpicker replied to a thread Blue Chip pick for oval hole mandolin in Equipment

The V Pick Saga is one of my favorite mandolin picks. It is a blue, round triangle and 1.5 mm thick. Brings out a warm but snappy tone. Not my go...

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Apr-05-2021, 10:09pm

lflngpicker replied to a thread One versus two-piece backs in General Mandolin Discussions

Those are great looking mandos, Matt!

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Apr-05-2021, 9:36pm

lflngpicker replied to a thread One versus two-piece backs in General Mandolin Discussions

One piece backs are very cool and desirable. They often come on high end mandolins. On the other hand, book-matched backs are also aesthetically...

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Apr-03-2021, 7:40pm

lflngpicker replied to a thread Blue Chip pick for oval hole mandolin in Equipment

On my oval holes, I like a lighter pick such as a plastic Dunlop .88. I just find that the tone the oval produces benefits from a lighter and...

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Apr-01-2021, 8:14am

lflngpicker replied to a thread Aaron Weinstein's New Apitius yorkville mandolin in General Mandolin Discussions

Congratulations on a beauty from a great maker!

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Mar-31-2021, 9:03pm

ccravens replied to a thread Aaron Weinstein's New Apitius yorkville mandolin in General Mandolin Discussions

What a musical treat. Congrats on the new mando. Hearing this and other Apitius mandos (Forrest O'Conner's is amazing) helps one realize what a...

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Mar-29-2021, 12:43pm

lflngpicker replied to a thread Ellis Deluxe Mandolin #110 - scam sales on eBay and elsewhere in General Mandolin Discussions

Thanks for putting this kind of information out. Good to be aware as buyers and players. What a scam!

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Mar-26-2021, 3:34pm

lflngpicker replied to a thread Just tuning. Will it make things better? in Theory, Technique, Tips and Tricks

I can tell by your post that I have a lot to learn about this topic. I assumed when I saw the title of the thread that it was speaking of tuning,...

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Mar-26-2021, 3:24pm

lflngpicker replied to a thread How has the mandolin changed your guitar playing? in General Mandolin Discussions

I get you on this post, Caleb. Like so many, I played guitar my whole life, starting at 7 years old and continuing at 65. But the mandolin truly...

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Mar-22-2021, 2:44pm

ccravens replied to a thread MAS Control in General Mandolin Discussions

Or increase your wife's..

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Mar-20-2021, 9:18pm

lflngpicker replied to a thread Cullng the herd in General Mandolin Discussions

I feel ya Big Joe. I am in a different but similar place with overwhelming medical issues. It does clarify what we truly prioritize. Hang in there.

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Mar-18-2021, 10:48pm

lflngpicker replied to a thread Mandolin Strap Peg - Slipping out in General Mandolin Discussions

I did the same as Ed says above and it worked beautifully.

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Biography:: Like to play music in East Texas; mando, fiddle & guitar. We're in the middle of the Piney Woods.

Location:: Crockett, TX

Interests:: Mando, fiddle & guitar

Occupation:: Teacher

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Leo Posch D-18

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