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Eric Platt replied to a thread Antiqued/distressed instruments? in General Mandolin Discussions

I have no problem with it. In fact, besides Nash guitars, the Fender Custom Shop Masterbuilt instruments are stunning to me. And I've handed a few...

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May-11-2021, 11:03pm

lflngpicker replied to a thread McClung Armrest in Equipment

I am looking forward to my new curly maple McClung that Doug is sending me soon! It is going on my Weber Diamondback. Thanks Hill Country...

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May-11-2021, 9:23pm

lflngpicker replied to a thread Kentucky KM-1500 (Amazing Deal) in General Mandolin Discussions

Scotty, What a great price for a top tier Kentucky! Great reputation with those KM1500’s. Way to go!

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May-11-2021, 4:18pm

Eric Platt replied to a thread Kentucky KM-1500 (Amazing Deal) in General Mandolin Discussions

Good score. Played one just before shutdown and was this close to grabbing it. Unfortunately, it was used and had too much wear for my taste. Really...

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May-11-2021, 4:13pm

Eric Platt replied to a thread 1959 Sorkin/Stradolin Catalogue Pages in Vintage Instruments

Interesting that the better SOL instruments seem to have the comma version of the F holes. Wonder if they were just using old ad copy? BTW, that...

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May-10-2021, 3:46pm

Eric Platt replied to a thread 1903 postacard showing how to not play a mandolin in General Mandolin Discussions

I believe this is that incredibly rare photo of Ms. El Kabong. For the younger and/or non United States based readers -

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May-10-2021, 5:23am

Eric Platt replied to a thread Dr. Arm for Mandolin in General Mandolin Discussions

Doc Watson used a John Pearse arm rest on his guitars starting sometime in the 1980's. Earl's banjo had an arm rest on it. Quite a few...

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May-09-2021, 11:04am

lflngpicker replied to a thread How to Keep a Headstock Tuner from Damaging Your Instrument in Equipment

Aw, Thanks Sherry! I love my mandolins! There are many, many better, but I have what I need and enjoy. I just want to improve my playing every day. ...

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May-08-2021, 7:39am

Eric Platt replied to a thread Does my mandolin sound cheap??? in General Mandolin Discussions

The main differences I'm hearing are you having newer strings and probably a less sophisticated recording setup. Now, even if you had the same setup,...

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May-07-2021, 5:36pm

lflngpicker replied to a thread Get Well Soon Dennis! (Owner of The Mandolin Store) in General Mandolin Discussions

I am joining everyone on this thread in praying for Dennis and his family. He is a wonderful gentleman and dear to so many. I just want him to know...

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May-07-2021, 7:15am

lflngpicker replied to a thread How to Keep a Headstock Tuner from Damaging Your Instrument in Equipment

Hi Sherry, I appreciated the topic and it made me think. My Pava has varnish finish and I noticed a tiny mark that my Peterson had made on the back...

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May-07-2021, 7:05am

lflngpicker replied to a thread Mapes Strings in Equipment

I hadn’t heard of Mapes. Makes me wanna try some! Thanks for the post!

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May-06-2021, 6:36pm

Eric Platt replied to a thread A4 serial number discrepancy ? in Looking for Information About Mandolins

The 1 you are reading may be excess ink from the FON stamp. Or maybe the instrument number of the batch. Spann's book has 2044 as a batch of A-4...

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May-06-2021, 6:29pm

Eric Platt replied to a thread Lakota mandolin straps in Equipment

The round braid I have gives or flexes slightly, but no stretch. The flat A style ones don't move at all. Really like them both.

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May-06-2021, 6:29pm

lflngpicker replied to a thread A4 serial number discrepancy ? in Looking for Information About Mandolins

Journeybear, I appreciate this explanation since I have a 1912 and gave my son a 1913. I am going to study this a bit more from your answer. Thank...

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May-06-2021, 12:45pm

lflngpicker replied to a thread Lakota mandolin straps in Equipment

I have enjoyed several Lakota straps but no stretching issues.

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May-06-2021, 5:37am

Eric Platt replied to a thread 1935/36 Wards Fall/Winter Catalog Gibson made mandolins in Vintage Instruments

True. At one point the KM-11 models were about $150 and no one bothered with the KM-21 as they weren't considered worth owning at the time. And at...

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May-05-2021, 5:27pm

Eric Platt started a thread 1935/36 Wards Fall/Winter Catalog Gibson made mandolins in Vintage Instruments

Here are a couple of photos of pages 546 and 545 of the Wards Fall/Winter 1935/1936 catalog. Featuring the Wards 1610 (Kalamazoo KM-11) and Wards...

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May-05-2021, 2:13pm

lflngpicker replied to a thread NMD: NOS Kentucky in General Mandolin Discussions

rnjl, I love Kentucky's and I would encourage you to join the Kentucky players owners group I started several years ago. I am not a current owner,...

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May-04-2021, 10:10pm

lflngpicker replied to a thread Looking for suggestions in Equipment

I would agree the Eastmans mentioned or a Kentucky KM150 for A5 or a KM272 for an oval hole if that fits your band’s music style better.

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May-04-2021, 4:23pm

Eric Platt replied to a thread I Like This Pick... But What Is It? in General Mandolin Discussions

Looks like a casein pick from Charmed Life picks. Have a few from them. Nice picks.

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May-04-2021, 3:30pm

Eric Platt replied to a thread Compulsive purchase- Flatiron 1N in Looking for Information About Mandolins

Looking at the Crystal Forest plans, they look similar to the Army Navy style. Not sure if the Crystal Forest is deeper at 1.5 inches or not.

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Apr-30-2021, 10:09am

lflngpicker replied to a thread NMD Girouard Concert A5 (pictures and a video) in General Mandolin Discussions

Hi Chuck, I don't know how much better that Girouard could sound and your playing on it is excellent! Wow! So entertaining to watch and hear. ...

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Apr-30-2021, 10:04am

lflngpicker replied to a thread Tone Guard!! in Equipment

sblock, Beautiful peghead. I am sure it something really nice. Forgive my ignorance-- what is the maker represented by the symbol? Thanks, Dan

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Apr-30-2021, 7:07am

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

Congrats! Those are both very nice looking mandolins. You made nice choices. And glad you were able to snag both the F models.

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Apr-30-2021, 7:00am

Eric Platt replied to a thread Tonegards in Equipment

Will have to admit, there is one mandolin where the Tone-Gard does not seem to help. That's my Kalamazoo. Have repeatedly experimented with it and...

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Apr-29-2021, 6:31am

lflngpicker replied to a thread Finally got the 314! in Equipment

That is a great looking F4 mandolin! Looks great paired with that strap, too! Enjoy!

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Apr-29-2021, 6:11am

lflngpicker commented on article New Music from The Foreign Landers - Put All Your Troubles Away in New Music

Just listened to Finn’s Rescue and loved it! I hadn’t known the back story of being stranded in Ireland due to the pandemic! Wow, you surely made...

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Apr-28-2021, 4:16pm

Eric Platt replied to a thread NMD Girouard Concert A5 (pictures and a video) in General Mandolin Discussions

Congrats! Definitely a great sounding instrument, Chuck. Also, nice arrangement on Over the Waterfall.

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