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Today, 11:24am

Eric Platt replied to a thread New Eastman OM in CBOM

Looks like Elderly, Bernunzio Music and Fret Central (in Minneapolis, MN) all have these in stock. It's once again my go-to OM after a flirtation...

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Today, 11:20am

Eric Platt replied to a thread Sight reading ideas in Theory, Technique, Tips and Tricks

Niles is very correct with this. It took me until I started focusing on the mandolin to understand this. And this is where the journey will often get...

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Today, 10:45am

Eric Platt replied to a thread SNARK ST-2 Super Tight Clip On Tuner in Equipment

One of the things I'm having to do more and more is carry a Snark with me to certain jams. Seems some musicians can't figure out how to read a strobe...

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Dec-14-2018, 5:03pm

lflngpicker replied to a thread Mid Missouri/Big Muddy Mini Mo. in General Mandolin Discussions

How nice to be near Carter's! Wow, I would go on vacation just to visit there, though I will have to wait until Mrs. B is able or willing to drive me...

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Dec-14-2018, 4:58pm

lflngpicker replied to a thread SNARK ST-2 Super Tight Clip On Tuner in Equipment

Hey guys-- I am grateful for the discussion of tuner accuracy. I must admit that I approach this subject differently than some, but I realize that...

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Dec-13-2018, 8:33pm

lflngpicker replied to a thread torrefied top MT in the house in General Mandolin Discussions

Hi Daryl, Congrats on your new Torrefied Top MT. I like the idea of that fine white stripe in the binding. Gives it a distinction from the other...

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Dec-13-2018, 8:19pm

lflngpicker started a thread SNARK ST-2 Super Tight Clip On Tuner in Equipment

I was ordering strings and remembered to add a clip on tuner. I like to keep one in each case, if possible. I discovered something I am sure most...

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Dec-13-2018, 6:42pm

lflngpicker replied to a thread "in the bleak midwinter", videos and worksheets (all levels) in General Mandolin Discussions

Thank you, Daryl. I went to the site and I am very interested. I read over the worksheets and watched the initial video. He does a very nice job.

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Dec-13-2018, 5:07pm

lflngpicker replied to a thread Mid Missouri/Big Muddy Mini Mo. in General Mandolin Discussions

I love the MidMo and Big Muddy mandolins, Caleb. I just wonder if you might want to get one of the full size flattops since the mini has the bolt on...

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Dec-13-2018, 4:59pm

lflngpicker replied to a thread Mandolins at Guitar Center Geldora Ca. in General Mandolin Discussions

Well said, Jim. It is true that GC has mandolins available online and that makes sense, considering the demand related to percentage of population...

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Dec-13-2018, 3:57pm

lflngpicker replied to a thread Mandolins at Guitar Center Geldora Ca. in General Mandolin Discussions

Guitar Center started in a single small shop on Sunset in Hollywood. I was there a few times in the mid-seventies and bought my all time favorite...

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Dec-11-2018, 8:14pm

Eric Platt replied to a thread Eastman MD-315 for Christmas! Woohoo! in General Mandolin Discussions

Enjoy the instrument. And glad to hear you're on the road to recovery. The 3xx series are really nice mandolins from Eastman. I agree with others the...

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Dec-11-2018, 4:54pm

lflngpicker replied to a thread 2012 Kentucky KM1000 Varnish Question from a Newbe... in General Mandolin Discussions

Absolutely! I agree Mandoplumb. Sure beats that half step at the fourth fret on the B guitar string... (said by a guitar lover). The mandolin...

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Dec-11-2018, 12:05pm

lflngpicker replied to a thread 2012 Kentucky KM1000 Varnish Question from a Newbe... in General Mandolin Discussions

A varnished Kentucky KM1000 is a pro level instrument and worth holding on to. That said, if you have an interest in upgrading to something made in...

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Dec-11-2018, 10:23am

lflngpicker replied to a thread Eastman MD-315 for Christmas! Woohoo! in General Mandolin Discussions

That is a solid choice in an F Style. And I agree with Doc, sounds like a wonderful partner. Merry Christmas!

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Dec-11-2018, 12:11am

lflngpicker replied to a thread First post - hiya in General Mandolin Discussions

Glad to have you, Jed! This is the best of all online musician forums. Wonderful people, filled with knowledge, and they are willing to share. ...

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Dec-11-2018, 12:06am

lflngpicker replied to a thread Monel users..... in Equipment

I have had a set of the D'Addario Monels on my Collings about 6 weeks. They sound a bit brighter than the J74's but have a wonderful warm, big volume...

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Dec-07-2018, 9:10pm

Eric Platt replied to a thread Question about Playing in Cold Weather in General Mandolin Discussions

Your "good one" should be good in 40's to low 50's. Just keep it in the case when going back inside. I've played many times outside in those...

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Dec-06-2018, 5:36pm

lflngpicker replied to a thread Today's Gryphon visit in General Mandolin Discussions

Very true, Br1ck, I too have just a small portion showing to contact the strings! I have some of the guitar shaped Primetones with raised lettering...

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Dec-05-2018, 5:45pm

lflngpicker replied to a thread Today's Gryphon visit in General Mandolin Discussions

Br1ck, Do you mean the 513 Triangle shape? If so, I have to say, after reading this I was playing it side by side with the Blue Chip CT pick (same...

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Dec-05-2018, 8:30am

Eric Platt replied to a thread Ebay: Gibson mandolin with headstock repair in eBay, Craig's List, etc.

The front may not look bad. If it's like my 1910 A, it's because the pearwood center strip in the neck didn't hold. The dye Gibson used caused the...

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Dec-01-2018, 8:42pm

Eric Platt replied to a thread Tone-gard for Eastman mandocello? in CBOM

It says on the website he's no longer taking custom orders as of October 2018. Bummer. He was very helpful when ordering a custom for the Eastman 305...

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Nov-30-2018, 6:25am

Eric Platt replied to a thread In Praise of Mediocrity (?) in General Mandolin Discussions

Very good article. Becoming mediocre has always been my goals. Whether it's now playing mandolin, or previously focusing on guitar. Or any of my...

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Nov-30-2018, 6:10am

Eric Platt replied to a thread Stradolin -- How do I know?? Claiming it is one / False Claims in Looking for Information About Mandolins

Will not claim to be an expert here. But that looks to me like a real Strad-O-Lin. In good shape at a good price. If you look at the 2nd picture in...

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Nov-28-2018, 4:53pm

lflngpicker replied to a thread Ricky Jay in General Mandolin Discussions

Dawg, Most sincere sympathies at this time of loss. I am glad you reminded us of your friend's work and many contributions.

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Nov-27-2018, 9:43pm

Eric Platt replied to a thread Snark vs Korg chromatic tuner in Equipment

Polytune, Peterson and Korg Sledgehammer Pro are my 3 choices. The NS Micro is too small for me to read easily. Do keep a Snark in each gigbag....

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Nov-26-2018, 6:29am

Eric Platt replied to a thread Alternative mandolin tuners - Waverly are not the only solution in Equipment

They probably would. But I've already re-attached the button. Just frustrating as I'll have to spend another hour swapping tuners back and...

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Nov-25-2018, 8:34pm

Eric Platt replied to a thread Alternative mandolin tuners - Waverly are not the only solution in Equipment

Nope. Because I'm not the original owner of the tuners (nor the guitar). And it happened on Saturday morning.

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Nov-25-2018, 4:56pm

lflngpicker replied to a thread An album I didn't know existed. Wth? How? in General Mandolin Discussions

I love this! I played all the samples and just fell in love with these duets. My recent practices have included easy classical pieces just to get me...

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Nov-25-2018, 1:36pm

lflngpicker replied to a thread New Pro-Shot Mandolin Orange video in General Mandolin Discussions

Guess it is actually titled, "Suspended in Heaven", though it is about his Mother. Still loving it!

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