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Eric Platt replied to a thread Something I'll remember for the rest of my life in Theory, Technique, Tips and Tricks

The reason I stopped playing bass was my teacher threw a fit and not only said he would prevent me from ever getting into any professional orchestra,...

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Mar-31-2020, 7:36pm

Eric Platt replied to a thread The virus, the economy, mandolins and you in General Mandolin Discussions

Sorry I'm late to this. Was staying low for a few days. Both my wife and I are fortunate enough to still have jobs. She has to be in one to three...

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Mar-28-2020, 2:10pm

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

My first week with the Octave. Pheffernan challenged me with the idea of playing this song. Just out of the hospital a month ago so my voice still...

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Mar-28-2020, 10:50am

lflngpicker replied to a thread [Invitation] Virtual Mandolin Hangout in Jams, Workshops, Camps, Places To Meet Others

That sounds interesting to me, too. Dan in California

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Mar-27-2020, 6:22pm

lflngpicker replied to a thread Are Thomastik-Infeld Strings That much Better? in Equipment

Thanks for pointing that out for me, Pat! I was off and it makes a difference to be sure.

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Mar-27-2020, 6:13pm

lflngpicker replied to a thread Are Thomastik-Infeld Strings That much Better? in Equipment

Pat, I appreciate this reference because it is a rare offering of both round wound and flat wound steel. I like that tone and this gives me another...

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Mar-27-2020, 5:00pm

lflngpicker replied to a thread Are Thomastik-Infeld Strings That much Better? in Equipment

Thanks for that ... what is your scale length? Mine is 20”. Oops! You said that it also is 20”! Guess they wouldn’t fit. You saved me $60.

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Mar-27-2020, 3:34pm

lflngpicker replied to a thread Are Thomastik-Infeld Strings That much Better? in Equipment

I have been playing the Octave a couple of hours today and I am getting accustomed to it and really enjoying trying a variety of things. Fiddle...

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Mar-27-2020, 3:19pm

lflngpicker replied to a thread Are Thomastik-Infeld Strings That much Better? in Equipment

Good info guys. My take away is that I will possibly try the Curt Mangans but not the Thomaskins. Otherwise, I enjoy the D’Addario monels on my MT...

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Mar-27-2020, 11:12am

lflngpicker started a thread Are Thomastik-Infeld Strings That much Better? in Equipment

I have a New Eastman MDO 305 Octave, which I really like the way it is opening up new opportunities to grow as a mandolin player. I have noticed the...

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Mar-27-2020, 9:40am

Eric Platt replied to a thread Informal Poll in General Mandolin Discussions

And like some others have said, one in that price range would still have to outperform all my other mandolins. Plus, and been this way since...

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Mar-27-2020, 9:30am

Eric Platt replied to a thread GIROUARD F4 Delivered Today !!! in Videos, Pictures & Sound Files

Very cool. Every once in a while I think about getting an F4. Maybe will do it sometime down the road. Hopefully you can post a video playing it in...

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Mar-27-2020, 9:29am

Eric Platt replied to a thread My New (Old) KM-1500 in Videos, Pictures & Sound Files

Very nice. Played one at a festival recently. Extremely fine instrument. May you get many years of joy playing thatone.

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Mar-26-2020, 6:05pm

Eric Platt replied to a thread Informal Poll in General Mandolin Discussions

Yes, but the dream instrument is less than that, Lloyd LaPlant. Probably also the only way I'd own an F style. Having said that, am satisfied with...

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Mar-26-2020, 12:52pm

lflngpicker replied to a thread Informal Poll in General Mandolin Discussions

Br1ck, If I could afford it, I would buy one. Yes-- either an Ellis or a Gibson. Dan

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Mar-26-2020, 12:50pm

lflngpicker replied to a thread Informal Poll in General Mandolin Discussions

David, Love the Whimpy reference from the Pop Eye cartoons! Dan

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Mar-26-2020, 5:29am

Eric Platt replied to a thread Pick (nerd) journeys in General Mandolin Discussions

Good point. Mandolins - 1989 Flatiron Performer A, 2018 Collings MT, 1935 Gibson A-50 (there are others, but those are the main three) Music...

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Mar-25-2020, 8:15pm

lflngpicker replied to a thread Feeling Octave Mando in Looking for Information About Mandolins

I don’t have an F style octave but I sure am appreciating the variety that my new Eastman Octave A style provides. Very nice quality and tone for...

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Mar-25-2020, 8:11pm

lflngpicker replied to a thread Just bought my first mandolin! in Looking for Information About Mandolins

Good to have you aboard, Belle! There so many nice and also knowledgeable folks on the M.C. I have learned so much from these friends and enjoyed...

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Mar-25-2020, 11:46am

lflngpicker replied to a thread Strap Button Recommendations in Equipment

A plus 1 on Lane’s method. Works great! Dan

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Mar-25-2020, 11:40am

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

Great job Spencer!

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Mar-24-2020, 6:14pm

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

I didn't think I would be able to still sing with a tracheostomy in my throat. With a Passy Muir Speaking Valve I am able to sing a bit. I did a...

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Mar-24-2020, 6:06pm

lflngpicker replied to a thread I Miss Playing Live! in General Mandolin Discussions

Bob, I love performing as a singer/songwriter and did so as an avocation my whole life. I was in my first band at 11 yrs. and as an adult played...

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Mar-24-2020, 6:01pm

lflngpicker replied to a thread Conference Call Jam Session !! in General Mandolin Discussions

Hi Charles, I was impressed with the video and the concept. Are you going to download? Dan

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Mar-23-2020, 8:05pm

Eric Platt replied to a thread Happy Birthday Norman Blake in Bluegrass, Newgrass, Country, Gospel Variants

Another one who considers him a hero. His flatpick guitar style was a serious influence on my guitar playing. As was his mandolin playing. But to...

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Mar-23-2020, 7:49pm

Eric Platt replied to a thread Pick (nerd) journeys in General Mandolin Discussions

Okay my turn. About 25 years ago as a guitar player went from celluloid heavy to Clayton white 1.0. From there went to Clayton gold (better sound,...

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Mar-23-2020, 5:18pm

Eric Platt replied to a thread Pick (nerd) journeys in General Mandolin Discussions

Ha! I've got a stone pick someplace. It's the worst thing I've tried. Even polished it sounds scratchy. Guess it was designed for electric guitar....

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Mar-23-2020, 5:10pm

Eric Platt replied to a thread Happy 75th Birthday Today, David Grisman! in General Mandolin Discussions

Happy birthday Dawg!

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Mar-22-2020, 7:59pm

Eric Platt replied to a thread I want to hear more about the story behind this one... in eBay, Craig's List, etc.

Imagine the description Stan Jay could have written if he had sold it a decade plus later.

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Mar-22-2020, 2:22pm

lflngpicker replied to a thread Conference Call Jam Session !! in General Mandolin Discussions

We could take turns playing songs for each other in a given group that were online together. Sharing music, hearing each other and seeing various...

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