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Yesterday, 9:03pm

lflngpicker replied to a thread Mandolin Orange on today Show in General Mandolin Discussions

I think of Mandolin Orange's songs as who they are as songwriters and appreciate the depth of their lyrics. True, their musicianship is exceptional,...

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Yesterday, 4:40pm

lflngpicker replied to a discussion Raindrops keep fallin' on my Head in group The Song-A-Week Social Group

I have mandolin and vocal version of the same. :)

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Yesterday, 1:32pm

lflngpicker replied to a thread What does a mando set-up cost in your area? in Equipment

I believe guitar center does a basic guitar set up for about $50. It it involves a bridge installation and set up a mandolin would be around $150 at...

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Nov-10-2019, 7:23pm

lflngpicker replied to a thread Who has thin bluechips? in Equipment

I added a Blue Chip SR 60 this week with the round bevel. I also own a CT 55. They are worth the price!

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Nov-10-2019, 7:18pm

lflngpicker replied to a thread Andrew Marlin's Pick in Theory, Technique, Tips and Tricks

Meanwhile, I bought a Blue Chip SR 60, as I have a CT 55 and enjoy that one. I got the round bevel this time to avoid any hang ups on strings when...

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Nov-09-2019, 4:34pm

lflngpicker replied to a thread St. Anne’s Reel in General Mandolin Discussions

Kevin, Really great job! I play this song and know how far beyond my version of this tune your playing here represents! Excellent improvisation, as...

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Nov-08-2019, 8:23am

Eric Platt started a thread 1935 Gibson and Kalamazoo side rim depth in Vintage Instruments

Have been spending a lot of time playing the Kalamazoo KM-21 (FON 132A) these past two weeks, including jams and a duet practice. Noticed that it...

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Nov-04-2019, 7:07pm

lflngpicker replied to a thread favourite strings in General Mandolin Discussions

Hi Mandobart! I am glad you shared about the DR Rare strings on your F5. I have not tried those though I have tried the DR Pure Blues on my Strat...

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Nov-04-2019, 7:01pm

lflngpicker replied to a thread Andrew Marlin's Pick in Theory, Technique, Tips and Tricks

At 33:13, as you indicated, that pick does look fairly small. Going up the neck is definitely a technique he uses, also. Interesting! Thanks for...

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Nov-04-2019, 6:58pm

lflngpicker replied to a thread Andrew Marlin's Pick in Theory, Technique, Tips and Tricks

onassis, Very interesting thoughts! Thanks for the reply. I agree that the large triangle makes a lot of sense. My best sound and fluid play...

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Nov-04-2019, 6:53pm

lflngpicker replied to a thread Andrew Marlin's Pick in Theory, Technique, Tips and Tricks

gtani7, I appreciate the ideas! I went to that link and think that those teardrop picks might be worth a try. Thanks!

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Nov-04-2019, 6:51pm

lflngpicker replied to a thread Andrew Marlin's Pick in Theory, Technique, Tips and Tricks

Thanks Kevin. Admittedly, it is hard to tell from a video. The one time we saw him in July we had a great seat in the front, but on the side. I...

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Nov-04-2019, 6:47pm

lflngpicker replied to a thread Who has thin bluechips? in Equipment

yankees1: I would like to ask for the sake of my own consideration: Do you get the speed bevel or the round? I was thinking the rounded may be more...

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Nov-04-2019, 6:15am

Eric Platt replied to a thread Geib Challenge case in Vintage Instruments

Yes. No idea what it stands for. But it's probably been on there enough that removing it would be too risky for the case.

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Nov-04-2019, 6:11am

Eric Platt replied to a thread To the multi instrumentalists: which instrument is your no. 1 ? in General Mandolin Discussions

First started on piano as a child, then soon picked up acoustic bass in orchestra. That's all I played to high school when I got an electric bass....

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Nov-03-2019, 8:59pm

Eric Platt replied to a thread favourite strings in General Mandolin Discussions

On most of my mandolins PB gets the tone I like. Will experiment with 80/20 or monel. Right now have Mangan monel light on the Kalamazoo. Also went...

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Nov-03-2019, 4:23pm

Eric Platt started a thread Geib Challenge case in Vintage Instruments

When I got the 1935 Kalamazoo recently, it had this case. Not sure if it's original to the instrument or not, but it definitely seems period correct....

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Nov-03-2019, 4:19pm

Eric Platt replied to a thread Help needed - Kalamazoo KM-21 in Vintage Instruments

For anyone keeping track, here are a few more photos. First is the sagging top. It's been stabilized, but it's pretty bad. As mentioned earlier, the...

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Nov-03-2019, 8:15am

Eric Platt replied to a thread Tip: Replacing Book Bindings with Spiral Bindings in Theory, Technique, Tips and Tricks

Ha! Good timing. Had been thinking of doing that to a couple of recently acquired tune books. Had done it a few years ago on some other books, but...

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Nov-02-2019, 8:35pm

lflngpicker replied to a thread favourite strings in General Mandolin Discussions

IMHO, Phosphor bronze strings are not "a young whipper snapper thing"-- unless you count 64 years old in that category. :)) I first began to use PB...

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Nov-02-2019, 8:24pm

lflngpicker replied to a thread Pain in Fretting Hand? in Theory, Technique, Tips and Tricks

I agree with Usuallypickin'. I get a more relaxed left hand by increasing the angle of the neck toward the left shoulder, as opposed to level to the...

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Nov-02-2019, 7:59pm

lflngpicker started a thread Andrew Marlin's Pick in Theory, Technique, Tips and Tricks

I like to watch players and their technique, as most of us do. Mandolin Orange is a favorite and currently in our queue... if that is the word for...

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Nov-02-2019, 8:59am

Eric Platt replied to a thread Help needed - Kalamazoo KM-21 in Vintage Instruments

Just a little follow up - after using a different bridge for a few days, put the stock one back on. But did move the threaded posts up a bit in the...

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Nov-01-2019, 5:35am

Eric Platt replied to a thread First few bars at slower tempo? in Celtic, U.K., Nordic, Quebecois, European Folk

It's also something Martin Hayes has worked on over the past 20 years with Dennis Cahill. It sounds like it took them a while to get it to gel. But...

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Oct-30-2019, 5:36am

Eric Platt replied to a thread Help needed - Kalamazoo KM-21 in Vintage Instruments

Will - fitted (well, rough fitted) a normal bridge on last night. If nothing else, it plays in tune better. And it doesn't look as bad as the stock...

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Oct-30-2019, 5:18am

Eric Platt replied to a thread Who has thin bluechips? in Equipment

Have mainly used the TPD 40 since they were first available. Originally on guitar, then on mandolin when I got serious about it. Still my go to pick....

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Oct-29-2019, 2:36pm

Eric Platt replied to a thread Help needed - Kalamazoo KM-21 in Vintage Instruments

Been thinking about it. Have a spare that would work. Maybe look a little less silly too. Only worry is that a smaller footprint might cause more...

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Oct-28-2019, 8:32pm

Eric Platt replied to a thread Help needed - Kalamazoo KM-21 in Vintage Instruments

Okay, Here are a couple of pics. Not the greatest as it's indoors at night. Never have figured out how to get the color to compensate on my camera...

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Oct-28-2019, 8:38am

Eric Platt started a thread Help needed - Kalamazoo KM-21 in Vintage Instruments

Just picked up one as a beater. While looking around inside, discovered fabric reinforcing around the f holes. Someplace on this site is a photo...

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Oct-28-2019, 5:43am

Eric Platt replied to a thread Martin Style A Mandolin - EFW74? in Equipment

First off - very nice playing. Don't hear the E string as being weak in that recording. But you obviously do hear it, so if you are going to change...

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