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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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Nov-25-2018, 8:39am

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

Put a set of Rubners on my Eastman octave. They hold the tuning just fine. Just had to pull a set of Waverly tuners off my Gibson J-35 (modern...

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Nov-24-2018, 6:25pm

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

Josh, Thanks for posting this cut. I loved that song, "Mother is Gone". Wow, it reminds me of my late mother. He is a wonderful songwriter.

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Nov-23-2018, 10:04am

lflngpicker replied to a thread Post MAS syndrome in General Mandolin Discussions

TBrown, That Ellis sounds wonderful. Hope it has the potential to quell those cravings!

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Nov-22-2018, 2:16pm

lflngpicker replied to a thread Strap Advice in General Mandolin Discussions

I have three Lakota Leather straps-- both braided and flat. Always comfortable, safe for the mando and great looking.

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Nov-22-2018, 2:13pm

lflngpicker replied to a thread Happy Thanksgiving! in General Mandolin Discussions

The grandkids and two of our sons and families - - the third is out of town -- are going to be here soon. I am a very grateful guy. Happy...

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Nov-21-2018, 3:45pm

lflngpicker replied to a thread Post MAS syndrome in General Mandolin Discussions

Hi Pat, Great quote! So I guess I am doomed either way! :))Dan

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Nov-21-2018, 10:55am

lflngpicker replied to a thread Post MAS syndrome in General Mandolin Discussions

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Nov-21-2018, 10:47am

lflngpicker replied to a thread Post MAS syndrome in General Mandolin Discussions

Yeah, Robert! That's really MAS! Ha Ha :mandosmiley:

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Nov-20-2018, 8:56pm

Eric Platt replied to a thread Post MAS syndrome in General Mandolin Discussions

Or, you have more than enough (shudder) and check the classifieds to see what the asking price will be if one needs to go to someone else. While...

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Nov-16-2018, 12:18pm

lflngpicker replied to a thread Daily Dawg in General Mandolin Discussions

Tennessee Waltz-- great version. Thanks for posting!

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Nov-15-2018, 3:06pm

lflngpicker replied to a thread Best string/mandolin match-ups? in General Mandolin Discussions

Love D'Addario Monels (11-40) on my Collings MT, while good ol' J74's suit me on the Flatiron Festival. I use Martin bronze 10-34's on my Gibson A's...

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Nov-15-2018, 11:30am

lflngpicker replied to a thread Mandolin Orange on WGBH in General Mandolin Discussions

I'm a big fan and have been since my son shared their recordings with me. Wow, they are inspiring! Looks like a Gilchrist?

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Nov-12-2018, 3:03pm

lflngpicker replied to a thread Show your Mando "Gig Rig"! in Equipment

Hi Dan, I think you are on the right track... certainly some reverb, boost or digital delay could be useful. I have a pedal board with an overdrive...

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Nov-10-2018, 6:46pm

lflngpicker replied to a thread 2001 Flatiron Festival F - Add a radiused fretboard? in General Mandolin Discussions

I own a Flatiron Festival 2001 also, and I find the fretboard comfortable. I did lower the bridge a bit for my own taste after I received it and...

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Nov-10-2018, 6:42pm

lflngpicker replied to a thread NMD Jbovier Tradition in General Mandolin Discussions

Jeff builds a great mandolin and does an amazing set up! Enjoy!

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