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Today, 5:22am

Eric Platt replied to a thread When did you realize mandolin was your primary instrument? in General Mandolin Discussions

Probably only in the past year plus, with two bands where I play mandolin. Yes, I still own some guitars and will play them at jams and even gigs...

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Today, 5:16am

Eric Platt replied to a thread No motivation in General Mandolin Discussions

It is tough, but hopefully this will pass. Was in a very similar situation. With no jams or shows to either play or attend, it can be tough. Like...

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Yesterday, 5:30am

Eric Platt replied to a thread Help identifying the Gibson Mando in this YouTube performance in Vintage Instruments

Looks to be an earlier Gibson A. You should be able to find one of those (or an A Jr.) if you look enough. An A Jr. is even more plain looking than...

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Aug-02-2020, 11:48pm

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

CBFrench, You’re the real deal man! You have touch, style and timing. You do that Pava justice!

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Aug-02-2020, 2:36pm

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

CBFrench, Great playing on that Pava. I just bought one and can't wait to get it. You are talented with that bluesy/jazz style. Thanks for sharing!

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Aug-02-2020, 2:29pm

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

Our praise team is working from home these days-- I am playing my 1912 Gibson A Oval. We each make a video to a click track so it is quite a trick...

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Aug-02-2020, 7:00am

Eric Platt replied to a thread Double Standard in General Mandolin Discussions

I've probably mentioned this before, but a friend has a J-45 that is held together with JB Weld. Or maybe Bondo. It's been that way for probably 25...

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Aug-02-2020, 6:36am

Eric Platt replied to a thread What are your go-to crowd pleasers? in General Mandolin Discussions

I understand that. Was addicted to the Hokey Pokey for a while. But I turned myself around. And it seems like "Somewhere Else" is related to a...

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Aug-01-2020, 8:37am

Eric Platt replied to a thread What are your go-to crowd pleasers? in General Mandolin Discussions

If my wife is around, will have her sing Metsakukkia while I play melody behind her. Otherwise, my first few go to pieces are often Ringnesen...

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Jul-30-2020, 5:09am

Eric Platt replied to a thread What Do You Use for Editing Standard Notation in General Mandolin Discussions

I use Musescore 3. Like JL277z said, all the instructions are out there, just finding it is the tough part. Took me the devil of a time to transcribe...

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Jul-27-2020, 5:52pm

lflngpicker replied to a thread Quarantine Collaboration - (and appreciation) in General Mandolin Discussions

I loved your duet played on your mandos! Great job. It is hard to line these up. We have been doing virtual worship band videos in this way for...

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Jul-27-2020, 4:45pm

Eric Platt replied to a thread Buy without trying in General Mandolin Discussions

Have purchased a couple of mandolins without trying them. However, I had enough experience to know what I was likely getting. Still not my first way...

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Jul-26-2020, 7:38am

Eric Platt replied to a thread What do you do when you're Just. Not. Feeling it? in Theory, Technique, Tips and Tricks

Agree with some others here, plateaus happen. All the above suggestions are good and have done them. And sometimes it's just enough to go back to the...

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Jul-26-2020, 7:26am

Eric Platt replied to a thread Cafe face masks in General Mandolin Discussions

Yup. Got one heading my way, too. Like Charles, I might be wearing mine with my cap. Or more likely my Minnesota Twins cap or straw fedora.

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Jul-24-2020, 12:39pm

lflngpicker replied to a thread Thomastik-Infeld Strings in Equipment

I hear what you are saying Barry. True. My Collings has so much volume and deep bass that I can get a lot of sound from it across the courses in a...

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Jul-24-2020, 6:48am

lflngpicker replied to a thread Thomastik-Infeld Strings in Equipment

I really love the D’Adarrio Monels you mentioned earlier.

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Jul-23-2020, 6:00pm

lflngpicker replied to a thread Strap Recommendation for A-style in Equipment

Sounds like you would like a Lakota strap. I have three and they come in varied lengths and for A and F styles. Very comfortable and attractive...

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Jul-23-2020, 5:55pm

lflngpicker replied to a thread Thomastik-Infeld Strings in Equipment

Thanks Kevin and Bigskygirl, The bass response matches the instrument’s normal richness and natural tone. There is a subtle difference with each...

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Jul-23-2020, 5:40pm

lflngpicker replied to a thread Breedlove American 00 in General Mandolin Discussions

I owned one of these. The US made 00 is a well made mandolin and for a great used price. They do not have a dovetail neck joint, but neither does a...

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Jul-23-2020, 1:05pm

lflngpicker replied to a thread Thomastik-Infeld Strings in Equipment

I just ordered my second set to string up my MD815V with, and this time went with light gauge since this F5 was set up for lights. Just love the...

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Jul-22-2020, 5:28am

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

Others have said it better, but the difference in sound between a Collings and vintage Gibson is vast. Now, I like both. My Collings isn't an oval,...

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Jul-21-2020, 6:18am

Eric Platt replied to a thread Goodwill Gibson A in eBay, Craig's List, etc.

Yeah, it's just me, but the only way I shop on-line Goodwill items is through eBay. The Seattle store and a couple of others do put very fair prices...

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