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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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Nov-10-2018, 6:35pm

lflngpicker replied to a thread "New" KM-DAWG in General Mandolin Discussions

Congratulations! What a find!

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Nov-05-2018, 12:46pm

lflngpicker replied to a thread Collings MT with New McClung in Equipment

Hi Caleb, Yeah, that is my Deluxe Lone Star Strat with the Texas Specials in the bridge and mid, and the SD Pearly Gates in the bridge. Good to hear...

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Nov-04-2018, 11:40pm

Mandobart replied to a thread Was Neil Diamond Right? in General Mandolin Discussions

I believe people who seek recognition, income, fame, etc. from their music may have different personal needs, goals and motivation than those who...

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Nov-04-2018, 8:38pm

Mandobart replied to a thread Straight Up Stings - Review and Question in Equipment

I've been using mostly J74's for years. When I tried a set of straight up strings I noticed absolutely nothing different or special, good or bad. ...

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Nov-04-2018, 2:53am

Denman John replied to a thread Half Past Four in General Mandolin Discussions

First off, thank you very much to everyone that took the time to take a listen. The kind words are very much appreciated! sblock brought up some...

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Nov-03-2018, 11:29am

Denman John replied to a thread Half Past Four in General Mandolin Discussions

Thanks for the additional information. Tai learnt it from John Reischman this summer at NimbleFinger and I know JR recorded it with the Harmonic...

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Nov-03-2018, 11:19am

Denman John replied to a thread Half Past Four in General Mandolin Discussions

Here's his facebook account: https://www.facebook.com/Tai.McGillivray

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Nov-03-2018, 10:09am

Denman John started a thread Half Past Four in General Mandolin Discussions

My son is applying for a scholarship and asked me if I could post here for him. He has enrolled in a 5 week summer music program in Boston next year...

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Nov-02-2018, 5:58pm

lflngpicker commented on blog entry Life with a Mandolin in lflngpicker

True Mark! MAS is persisting!! Also, I would love to sing and pick with you, as well. I am trying so hard to be strong and hold on to the Flatiron...

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Nov-02-2018, 5:37pm

lflngpicker created a blog entry Life with a Mandolin in lflngpicker

I have so many wonderful contacts and friends that I associate with here on the Mandolin Cafe! Thank you Scott and to all for making this platform...

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Nov-02-2018, 5:07pm

lflngpicker replied to a thread Collings MT with New McClung in Equipment

Hi Rob, I love those honey amber gloss top versions! Thanks for responding, friend! BTW, this Collings MT sounds so great and has such nice...

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Nov-02-2018, 2:02pm

lflngpicker started a thread Collings MT with New McClung in Equipment

I thought I would share my Collings MT (wide nut, gloss top, white binding) with the McClung Armrest Doug customized for me. I also have a Lakota...

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Oct-31-2018, 2:19pm

Mandobart replied to a thread Brown Eyed Women on mando and guitar in Rock, Folk Rock, Roots Rock, Rockabilly

Real nice picking. I do it in Am/C. I think Colin would benefit doing it in a lower key, too. Sure Jerry strained his voice on damn near every song...

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Oct-31-2018, 1:48am

Mandobart replied to a thread Removing a K&K Twin Spot in Builders and Repair

You could also crack the soundboard prying against it. I would make a very thin, flexible blade and carefully work it between the transducers and...

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Oct-29-2018, 3:44pm

Mandobart replied to a thread Not much of a mando culture in my area in General Mandolin Discussions

In my area (southeast central Washington, nevergreen side of the Cascades) its kind of a growing musical oasis. I belong to 3 acoustic music...

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Oct-28-2018, 2:46pm

Mandobart replied to a thread slack key in General Mandolin Discussions

I love slack key on OM or mandocello. To me its a style you need to use fingers vs a pick for. Hard to get the nahenahe going with a pick. For me,...

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Oct-27-2018, 4:31pm

Mandobart started a thread Looking for a Sweet Sounding Roundneck Resonator Guitar in Equipment

Last year a friend gave me an old 1930's Regal single cone spider bridge resonator mandolin. It needed a little work but once I set her up the tone...

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Oct-26-2018, 1:43pm

Denman John replied to a thread Maegen Wells 2017 A-Style in Videos, Pictures & Sound Files

Beautiful mandolin you have there! I like that it doesn’t have a rosette around the sound hole - simple and elegant. Play it in good health

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Oct-26-2018, 12:10pm

lflngpicker replied to a thread Take A Hint? in General Mandolin Discussions

Mike, My journey is similar to yours in that I spent my life as a performer and songwriter, playing acoustic guitar accompaniment-- both flat picking...

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Oct-22-2018, 3:47pm

lflngpicker replied to a thread NMD, Silverangel Econo A in General Mandolin Discussions

Congrats Soliver and Rashi63! Both are so nice. Enjoy in good health!

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Oct-22-2018, 3:43pm

lflngpicker replied to a thread Bill Monroe's mandolin played once again - now with video in General Mandolin Discussions

I appreciate you sharing this story about your own influences which have been a blessing to all of us because of the Cafe. I see what you mean. ...

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