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Today, 10:47am

lflngpicker replied to a thread Post MAS syndrome in General Mandolin Discussions

Yeah, Robert! That's really MAS! Ha Ha :mandosmiley:

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Yesterday, 8:56pm

Eric Platt replied to a thread Post MAS syndrome in General Mandolin Discussions

Or, you have more than enough (shudder) and check the classifieds to see what the asking price will be if one needs to go to someone else. While...

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Nov-16-2018, 12:18pm

lflngpicker replied to a thread Daily Dawg in General Mandolin Discussions

Tennessee Waltz-- great version. Thanks for posting!

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Nov-15-2018, 3:06pm

lflngpicker replied to a thread Best string/mandolin match-ups? in General Mandolin Discussions

Love D'Addario Monels (11-40) on my Collings MT, while good ol' J74's suit me on the Flatiron Festival. I use Martin bronze 10-34's on my Gibson A's...

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Nov-15-2018, 11:30am

lflngpicker replied to a thread Mandolin Orange on WGBH in General Mandolin Discussions

I'm a big fan and have been since my son shared their recordings with me. Wow, they are inspiring! Looks like a Gilchrist?

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Nov-12-2018, 3:03pm

lflngpicker replied to a thread Show your Mando "Gig Rig"! in Equipment

Hi Dan, I think you are on the right track... certainly some reverb, boost or digital delay could be useful. I have a pedal board with an overdrive...

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Nov-10-2018, 6:46pm

lflngpicker replied to a thread 2001 Flatiron Festival F - Add a radiused fretboard? in General Mandolin Discussions

I own a Flatiron Festival 2001 also, and I find the fretboard comfortable. I did lower the bridge a bit for my own taste after I received it and...

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Nov-10-2018, 6:42pm

lflngpicker replied to a thread NMD Jbovier Tradition in General Mandolin Discussions

Jeff builds a great mandolin and does an amazing set up! Enjoy!

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Nov-10-2018, 6:35pm

lflngpicker replied to a thread "New" KM-DAWG in General Mandolin Discussions

Congratulations! What a find!

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Nov-08-2018, 8:32pm

Eric Platt replied to a thread NMD Eastman MD604 in General Mandolin Discussions

Very nice. Those are very nice mandolins. And, yes, a very nice pickup. Enjoy it. And yes, would love to hear a head to head comparison with your...

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Nov-06-2018, 9:00pm

Eric Platt replied to a thread Odd Finish on 20's F-4 in eBay, Craig's List, etc.

Should the brown be that visible on the rear binding? Am definitely not an expert on these things, but looks to my untrained eye like a '60's...

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Nov-06-2018, 8:56pm

Eric Platt replied to a thread This weeks mandolin that won't get a bid or buyer in eBay, Craig's List, etc.

His prices always seem high. Right now he's got a Kalamazoo flat top mando for $1,392 or thereabouts. Of course, I don't know if the customs fees...

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Nov-06-2018, 6:36am

Eric Platt replied to a thread This weeks mandolin that won't get a bid or buyer in eBay, Craig's List, etc.

Oh, and notice "case not included". Sadly, if he were the original owner, Taylor could probably fix it for him. I've owned a lot of Taylors over the...

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Nov-05-2018, 8:43pm

Eric Platt replied to a thread Was Neil Diamond Right? in General Mandolin Discussions

I don't compose, so I never have to worry about being Beethoven, or Neil Diamond for that matter. My whole striving is to try to sound like myself....

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Nov-05-2018, 8:36pm

Eric Platt replied to a thread New Bridge? in Equipment

I think the stock Eastman bridge is nice. Haven't had any problems with it on my OM. And I do think the CA is a nice bridge. Have one that's been on...

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Nov-05-2018, 12:46pm

lflngpicker replied to a thread Collings MT with New McClung in Equipment

Hi Caleb, Yeah, that is my Deluxe Lone Star Strat with the Texas Specials in the bridge and mid, and the SD Pearly Gates in the bridge. Good to hear...

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Nov-03-2018, 7:29pm

Eric Platt replied to a thread LH Pain with Hora OM in CBOM

Another vote for maybe needing to change your hand position. Since you play other OMs without pain, it's probably the neck profile. I know old Gibson...

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Nov-02-2018, 5:58pm

lflngpicker commented on blog entry Life with a Mandolin in lflngpicker

True Mark! MAS is persisting!! Also, I would love to sing and pick with you, as well. I am trying so hard to be strong and hold on to the Flatiron...

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Nov-02-2018, 5:37pm

lflngpicker created a blog entry Life with a Mandolin in lflngpicker

I have so many wonderful contacts and friends that I associate with here on the Mandolin Cafe! Thank you Scott and to all for making this platform...

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Nov-02-2018, 5:07pm

lflngpicker replied to a thread Collings MT with New McClung in Equipment

Hi Rob, I love those honey amber gloss top versions! Thanks for responding, friend! BTW, this Collings MT sounds so great and has such nice...

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Nov-02-2018, 2:02pm

lflngpicker started a thread Collings MT with New McClung in Equipment

I thought I would share my Collings MT (wide nut, gloss top, white binding) with the McClung Armrest Doug customized for me. I also have a Lakota...

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Nov-01-2018, 8:13pm

Eric Platt replied to a thread Take A Hint? in General Mandolin Discussions

Thanks for the advice. At this point, am playing mandolin (or OM) in 2 bands. It's as my mentor has told me, everyone knows me as a guitarist. He...

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Nov-01-2018, 5:33am

Eric Platt replied to a thread Take A Hint? in General Mandolin Discussions

Huh. Spent my time at 2 jams this week just playing guitar. At both of them, they didn't have someone that would just play rhythm guitar. So, fell...

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Nov-01-2018, 5:17am

Eric Platt replied to a thread Eastman Octave Mandolin: Verdict ? in General Mandolin Discussions

I like mine. But have only owned it since March. For a while it was the only thing I played. It's good with heavier (mandola) strings on it. Then...

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Oct-31-2018, 2:11pm

Eric Platt replied to a thread Forum saving topics in General Mandolin Discussions

Yup. But I'm learning that not all strobes are equal. Am finding differences between Peterson, TC Electronics and a Korg Sledgehammer Pro.

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Oct-31-2018, 5:17am

Eric Platt replied to a thread Forum saving topics in General Mandolin Discussions

This is a good place for conversation and (hopefully) information for folks. While I am still a member of a few other sites, generally this is the...

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Oct-29-2018, 9:07am

Eric Platt replied to a thread No shortage of STRADOLIN MANDOLINS on ebay in eBay, Craig's List, etc.

To play devil's advocate for a sec - new frets & a couple of cracks to be repaired could easily equal or surpass the initial cost. Most imports won't...

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