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Today, 11:33am

Mandobart replied to a thread D'Addario Monel sets in Equipment

I've wondered about this for a while, and once contacted both D'addario and DR strings about this. Both replied back that across their string lines,...

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Today, 11:09am

Mandobart replied to a thread Big muddy m-11 vs morris oval hole in General Mandolin Discussions

Here are some pics of my Morris, built in 2010: Under construction Brand new

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Yesterday, 8:19pm

lflngpicker replied to a thread An (incomplete) list of recorded black mandolinists in General Mandolin Discussions

Baron, Thank you for this post! Love the mandolin blues of Yank Rachell. My favorite of that genre. Very timely and appreciated thread. Dan

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Yesterday, 8:17pm

lflngpicker replied to a thread An (incomplete) list of recorded black mandolinists in General Mandolin Discussions

I haven’t heard from Nick in quite sometime. Saw him play at the Temecula BG Festival in 2018 and haven’t heard from him. Please let me know if you...

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Yesterday, 11:49am

Mandobart replied to a thread From Violin to Mandolin - Questions in Orchestral, Classical, Italian, Medieval, Renaissance

About 12 years ago I took up mandolin with a 30+ year background on violin (classical and bluegrass) and guitar. Quite honestly, when I picked up a...

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Yesterday, 11:42am

Mandobart replied to a thread Big muddy m-11 vs morris oval hole in General Mandolin Discussions

I have a Morris hybrid F4 - arched cedar top and arched maple back. Elevated radiused fretboard with a 14 fret body join. Warm tone, rich lows,...

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Yesterday, 11:28am

Mandobart replied to a thread Why do you like the picks you like? in Equipment

Ummm, that's a very thin pick. To most (for mandolin at least) 1.0 mm is thin pick. 1.5 mm is medium. 2.0 mm and up is where thick starts.

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Jun-03-2020, 5:05pm

lflngpicker replied to a thread Am I being to Critical on New Mandolin in General Mandolin Discussions

That appears to be a finish flaw or scratch. It doesn't look like the wood pattern to me. I think you should request a replacement. I do see the...

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Jun-03-2020, 4:58pm

lflngpicker replied to a thread Dreaming of a Great A5 under $6000 in Looking for Information About Mandolins

I should have listed Northfield to begin with, but obviously there were many great makers I left off the list, and that was unintended in some cases....

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Jun-03-2020, 4:55pm

lflngpicker replied to a thread Ellis, Pava, or Collings MT2 in Equipment

Yes, Pat, we do attached to them! :mandosmiley:

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Jun-03-2020, 1:55pm

lflngpicker replied to a thread Dreaming of a Great A5 under $6000 in Looking for Information About Mandolins

Gorgeous!

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Jun-02-2020, 5:48pm

lflngpicker replied to a thread Dreaming of a Great A5 under $6000 in Looking for Information About Mandolins

You have posed some very good questions and I think a good argument to support them. A thought provoking post, indeed. Thank you.

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Jun-02-2020, 5:41pm

lflngpicker replied to a thread Sorensen Tone in Videos, Pictures & Sound Files

Steve, What a wonderful mandolin! Great playing by Chip, too! Thanks for posting!

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Jun-02-2020, 12:42pm

lflngpicker replied to a thread Ellis, Pava, or Collings MT2 in Equipment

I am late to this party, but wanted to add my thoughts on the MT. The Engelmann Spruce top on my 2017 MT Gloss Top does not have the piercing or ice...

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Jun-01-2020, 8:36pm

lflngpicker replied to a thread Am I being to Critical on New Mandolin in General Mandolin Discussions

I think if it bothers you, you should see that seller honors whatever return policy they have. Get the one you believe you paid for! It will haunt...

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Jun-01-2020, 8:32pm

lflngpicker replied to a thread Dreaming of a Great A5 under $6000 in Looking for Information About Mandolins

There’s a silver lining Shaun! Someday we’ll have to meet up at a festival such as Summer Grass. I have a while with my condition before I can...

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Jun-01-2020, 3:53pm

lflngpicker replied to a thread Dreaming of a Great A5 under $6000 in Looking for Information About Mandolins

Shaun, Hey neighbor! How are you?

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Jun-01-2020, 2:03pm

lflngpicker replied to a thread Dreaming of a Great A5 under $6000 in Looking for Information About Mandolins

Patrick, The dream isn't dead and never shall it be, brother! I am trying to control my MAS and I realized that this MT is a GREAT sounding and easy...

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Jun-01-2020, 1:37pm

lflngpicker replied to a thread NMD Morris A5 in General Mandolin Discussions

Hey Jake, Congrats to you on your acquisition of the Pava! Those are really hard to beat. Enjoy!

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Jun-01-2020, 1:36pm

lflngpicker replied to a thread NMD Morris A5 in General Mandolin Discussions

Howard Morris builds a great sounding and looking mandolin! He is top notch and gives great service. I am a huge fan. Congratulations for your...

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May-31-2020, 9:03pm

Mandobart replied to a thread Looking For Morris Tuners in Builders and Repair

My Morris has Gotoh tuners. I just replaced the pearloid buttons with ebony ordered from Luthier's Mercantile to dress it up a little.

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