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Mar-07-2021, 8:04am

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

Tony, I completely understand what you are saying and support your decision as a fellow mandolin player. I have reduced my total number of...

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Mar-02-2021, 9:10pm

ccravens replied to a thread NMD Collings MT2 in General Mandolin Discussions

Nice. Congrats!

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Mar-02-2021, 4:07pm

ccravens replied to a thread Collings MT2 versus Single Shop Builder Purchase? in General Mandolin Discussions

I really hate to pile on, but wow: https://www.mandolincafe.com/ads/167899#167899

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Mar-02-2021, 9:36am

ccravens replied to a thread Plans for the Gibson Kalamazoo Site in General Mandolin Discussions

If everyone on this thread would chip in to purchase me a new mando from Max and Laurie Girourad, I hereby proclaim and guarantee that it will...

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Mar-02-2021, 9:20am

ccravens replied to a thread Collings MT2 versus Single Shop Builder Purchase? in General Mandolin Discussions

As the above poster has said, to give good advice, more info is needed. Price you are willing to pay, specific features you are looking for in a...

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Mar-01-2021, 10:21pm

ccravens replied to a thread Nickel Creek - When You Come Back Down (posted 2 days ago) in General Mandolin Discussions

Being the mando nerd I am, what was the A-model mando Thile was playing at the first set?

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Mar-01-2021, 4:22pm

ccravens replied to a thread Nickel Creek - When You Come Back Down (posted 2 days ago) in General Mandolin Discussions

Last night, from memory, also saw: This Side, I Should Have Known Better, Scotch & Chocholate, Tomorrow is a Long Time, Why Should the Fire Die, 21st...

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Mar-01-2021, 4:15pm

ccravens replied to a thread Nickel Creek - When You Come Back Down (posted 2 days ago) in General Mandolin Discussions

If/when I go back and re-watch, maybe I can do that. I will say that one unique feature is that they decided to play all of the songs off of...

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Feb-28-2021, 9:40pm

ccravens replied to a thread Nickel Creek - When You Come Back Down (posted 2 days ago) in General Mandolin Discussions

Tonight's show was great, as usual. What a treat!

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Feb-27-2021, 8:33pm

ccravens replied to a thread Nova Scotia any one? in General Mandolin Discussions

Dang! Got me again! I just read through most, and almost responded to, a 10 year old thread. Before I realized. How does one even find a 10...

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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-26-2021, 8:22am

ccravens replied to a thread Nickel Creek - When You Come Back Down (posted 2 days ago) in General Mandolin Discussions

We purchased the first one last Sunday evening!

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Feb-25-2021, 10:01pm

ccravens replied to a thread Nickel Creek - When You Come Back Down (posted 2 days ago) in General Mandolin Discussions

Their ability to amaze and impress me for so many years seems to have no limits.

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Feb-20-2021, 1:32pm

ccravens replied to a thread Has anybody used a Northfield model M? in General Mandolin Discussions

Very happy for you! Post pix and a sound clip after it arrives if you can. Quite a step up from your Loar. Play it in good health!

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Feb-19-2021, 5:26pm

ccravens replied to a thread Has anybody used a Northfield model M? in General Mandolin Discussions

Model M drool.. https://www.mandolincafe.com/ads/166813#166813 Also: https://www.mandolincafe.com/ads/165580#165580

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Feb-19-2021, 11:21am

ccravens replied to a thread Pava A5 vs Girouard A5 - how do they compare? in General Mandolin Discussions

Since you've revived a 5 year old thread, my natural inclination is to ask the OP: did you make a decision??

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Feb-19-2021, 11:14am

ccravens replied to a thread Has anybody used a Northfield model M? in General Mandolin Discussions

Sorry I can't give you any empirical advice, but as a fellow Pisgah owner :mandosmiley:, I can tell you almost assuredly that a Northfield M would be...

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Feb-18-2021, 1:06pm

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

I don't see why you shouldn't try mixing string sets. It's a pretty cheap experiment. If you still had the problem, then you could blame it on pick...

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Feb-16-2021, 11:15am

ccravens replied to a thread It's Snowing Down in Texas in General Mandolin Discussions

It's snowing down in Texas All of the power lines are down. Yep. Snow, no power and frozen water lines. Weird for us here in Texas. It was kind...

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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-08-2021, 4:17pm

ccravens replied to a thread Stolen mandolin recovered! in General Mandolin Discussions

Very glad to hear that Ben! Couldn't have happened to a nicer person.

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