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Yesterday, 8:02pm

Eric Platt replied to a thread Old vs New Oval in Looking for Information About Mandolins

Thanks. I think it's also the old problem of not being able to get the sound I hear in my head to translate through my hands. Although whether that...

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Yesterday, 4:08pm

Eric Platt replied to a thread Old vs New Oval in Looking for Information About Mandolins

No kidding. Am in the same boat. I really don't need all that I have. But, well, there they are. I keep myself amused saying eventually I will trade...

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Jan-14-2021, 9:08pm

Eric Platt replied to a thread Gibson A-40 in Looking for Information About Mandolins

Per Paul Fox's book in 1933, yes, they had a flat back. Usually mahogany but sometimes maple (p.116) There are photos of one of those on Google...

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Jan-14-2021, 5:02pm

Eric Platt replied to a thread Update on "The Irish Mandolin" - and other stories in Celtic, U.K., Nordic, Quebecois, European Folk

What a stunning mandolin. Really nice looking. And very nice playing, too. And, yes, it's sometimes fun to play the tunes slower than "standard"....

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Jan-13-2021, 5:28pm

Eric Platt replied to a thread Old vs New Oval in Looking for Information About Mandolins

Jim, This is more out of left field, but after your description, have you thought about looking for a late '20's Gibson? My Jr. has a very round...

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Jan-13-2021, 6:30am

Eric Platt replied to a thread Multiple guitars but just one mandolin in General Mandolin Discussions

You can get multiple version of mandolins for different sounds, like many here have pointed out. If I want to equate it to guitar, it would be like...

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Jan-13-2021, 6:26am

Eric Platt replied to a thread Adieu to a friend in General Mandolin Discussions

Great story. Even though you have moved the Gibson on, I still have to admire you for holding onto it for so long. Unfortunately for some of us,...

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Jan-11-2021, 6:30am

Eric Platt replied to a thread The Mandolin in America in General Mandolin Discussions

Wait, now I'm confused. I thought DW Cooper was the stage name for DW Washburn? https://youtu.be/4cRCv06YNhM

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Jan-10-2021, 8:58am

Eric Platt replied to a thread Pandemic Reading in General Mandolin Discussions

If I did have a copy, I couldn't tell you. ;) Another novel worth reading with a lot of music woven into the fabric is The Little Country by...

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Jan-10-2021, 7:46am

Eric Platt replied to a thread Pandemic Reading in General Mandolin Discussions

If you can find it, get the collected Silver John short stories. They are much better, IMO. Yes, Mandolin in America is a good book. Lots of...

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Jan-09-2021, 9:51am

Eric Platt replied to a thread Mandolins with violin-style construction are nothing new... in eBay, Craig's List, etc.

That is cool. Unfortunately, with that description there is no way it could be exported. Surprised the seller stated what they think the bridge...

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Jan-09-2021, 9:34am

Eric Platt replied to a thread ? about Dunlop Primetone picks... in Equipment

True, but in at least one of my bands, they prefer the tone from the PrimeTone over a similar BC. Don't know why. As to Wegen, have had a...

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Jan-09-2021, 9:17am

Eric Platt replied to a thread Favorite Metronome in Equipment

The app Metronomerous is my present go to. It can do different beats which works for things liks Swedish polska rhythm. Also still have a small wind...

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Jan-05-2021, 7:11am

Eric Platt replied to a thread What's in your case? in General Mandolin Discussions

Polishing/cleaning cloth, tuner, spare 2032 batteries (usually 2 to 4), full set of spare strings, extra A and E strings, small tin with extra picks,...

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Jan-04-2021, 7:13am

Eric Platt replied to a thread Young Sam Bush A5 video in General Mandolin Discussions

May be. But I don't remember hearing about Tony doing that. And it even has the filled bb hole in the top visible. The headstock is also too squared...

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Jan-03-2021, 7:49pm

lflngpicker replied to a thread Speed of bluegrass... is it just me? in General Mandolin Discussions

Well put, Charley!

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Jan-03-2021, 7:48pm

lflngpicker replied to a thread Nate Lee with his Pava F5 in Bluegrass Unlimited in General Mandolin Discussions

Thanks for pointing that out, Charley! :)

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Jan-03-2021, 6:10pm

lflngpicker replied to a thread Monteleones at Rudy's Music in General Mandolin Discussions

Wow, Shawn! Thanks for sharing that information. What a great find. Quite rare, I presume. Yet, it does seem overpriced, though I don't have the...

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Jan-03-2021, 6:01pm

lflngpicker replied to a thread Speed of bluegrass... is it just me? in General Mandolin Discussions

I find it really enjoyable to hear, and challenging to play. I know it is an elusive dream, but I am trying to learn that kind of speed. Alas,...

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Jan-03-2021, 5:54pm

lflngpicker started a thread Nate Lee with his Pava F5 in Bluegrass Unlimited in General Mandolin Discussions

As a Pava Pro owner, I was excited to see Nate Lee from the Becky Buller Band in Bluegrass Unlimited this month playing his Pava mandolin. These...

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Jan-03-2021, 12:39pm

lflngpicker replied to a thread How Many Like Blonde Mandos?? in General Mandolin Discussions

The top of my Pava Pro is blonde, which was one key aspect that really attracted me to it, among several others.

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Jan-03-2021, 8:08am

Eric Platt replied to a thread Young Sam Bush A5 video in General Mandolin Discussions

Wonder when that video was done? Tony is playing the bone, but he didn't acquire it from Joe Miller until 1975. That is a cool mandolin Sam has....

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Jan-02-2021, 9:48am

Eric Platt replied to a thread OK, we've done nut width, but how about neck depth and shape? in General Mandolin Discussions

Totally agree with this. What I like doesn't translate to what you will like. A Weber is very comfortable for me, but I don't consider it very hefty...

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Jan-02-2021, 8:07am

Eric Platt replied to a thread My wife gifted me two mandolins for Christmas! in Videos, Pictures & Sound Files

Really cool painting. And a perfect subject matter.

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Jan-01-2021, 8:09am

Eric Platt replied to a thread someone's gotta say it in General Mandolin Discussions

Happy New Year!

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Dec-31-2020, 11:48am

Eric Platt replied to a thread How Many Like Blonde Mandos?? in General Mandolin Discussions

To add to the photos - 2018 Collings MT 2008 Weber Gallatin

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Dec-30-2020, 12:07pm

Eric Platt replied to a thread Some Thoughts on Vintage Gibson and Martin Oval Holes in Vintage Instruments

Thanks for this comparison. Have never been fortunate enough to try a Martin Style 20 oval. The only carved ones I've tried were F hole models and...

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Dec-30-2020, 11:58am

Eric Platt replied to a thread New milestone in General Mandolin Discussions

Congrats! Glad to know something positive is happening out there.

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Dec-29-2020, 8:10am

Eric Platt replied to a thread Eastman MD614 vs. Kentucky KM670 in Looking for Information About Mandolins

I would ask The Mandolin Store their opinion. As Joseph P said, the KM-670 is very new. Have not seen or heard one in the wild except for the video...

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Dec-27-2020, 1:05pm

lflngpicker replied to a thread RIP Tony Rice in General Mandolin Discussions

Phenomenal guitar player and so young! I am very sad to hear. God be with his family and friends.

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