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Yesterday, 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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Yesterday, 6:47pm

lflngpicker replied to a thread Replacement Tuning Machines in Equipment

Hi Peter, Your post is very enlightening. I will remember to contact you if I am ever thinking of changing out tuners on another mandolin!

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May-30-2020, 5:04pm

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

Lane, That is one gorgeous mandolin! Definitely what the dream was about. I decided to stick with my MT for now because its sound is versatile and...

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May-30-2020, 4:41pm

lflngpicker replied to a thread Replacement Tuning Machines in Equipment

Thanks for explaining that, Ray. I am always happy when I can learn something new about mandolins and their components. Thank you!:mandosmiley:

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May-28-2020, 5:43pm

Mandobart replied to a thread What is MAS? in General Mandolin Discussions

If you saw all my stringed instruments you'd know I have some type of IAS. But no MAS, currently. I've got my go-to Cricketfiddle F5, Morris hybrid...

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May-28-2020, 12:56pm

lflngpicker replied to a thread Replacement Tuning Machines in Equipment

I replaced my original machines on my 1912 Gibson A1 with Golden Age and I find no issue with tuning and adjusting tuning to pitch. They have very...

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May-27-2020, 10:10pm

Mandobart replied to a thread Advice needed on K&K mandolin twin pickup install in Builders and Repair

I've installed K&K and JJB twin piezo pickups in 4 fiddles and many f and oval hole mandos. You don't install the pickups through the tail block. ...

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May-27-2020, 10:00pm

Mandobart replied to a thread F5 with an OVAL hole? in General Mandolin Discussions

Sonny Morris built exactly what you're describing for me in 2010. It took about 4 months and cost $1500. I believe it would cost more now but the...

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May-27-2020, 9:42am

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

John, This is spot on, but also good writing! I am enjoying and grinning! :grin: I did decide not to go this route as I started with a dream and then...

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May-26-2020, 7:26pm

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

You make a beautiful mandolin Robb! Wow, they are impressive. Thank you for sending me to your website.

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May-26-2020, 7:20pm

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

I have heard really great things about the Givens mandolins, Dave. No wonder you are glad to have them!

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May-26-2020, 6:53pm

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

Hi Dave, Have knowledge of Stiver, but have never played one. The Macica sounds like an interesting idea!

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May-26-2020, 6:51pm

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

I would have to agree Chuck! That's a very nice looking instrument and Pava has a tremendous rep. Thanks,

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May-26-2020, 6:35am

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

This thread is giving insight into the best A5 instruments out there, a real education. The other thing I am gaining is awareness of who loves the...

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May-26-2020, 6:27am

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

What a beautiful collection! Oh my!

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May-25-2020, 3:54pm

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

Will do, Glassweb!

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May-25-2020, 2:06pm

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

I appreciate your thoughts on this, Pat and Luna! Thank you.

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May-25-2020, 12:44pm

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

Great idea, Charley! Thank you.

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May-25-2020, 11:56am

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

Just having a Holiday morning waking dream as I sit in my recliner: I am interested in comparing Ellis A5, Pavo Pro A5, Kelly A5, and Collings MT2. I...

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May-23-2020, 6:46pm

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

Monels are wonderful on my MT and the D’Addario’s are excellent. I have wanted to try the Mangan’s for a while! Dan

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May-23-2020, 6:43pm

lflngpicker replied to a thread Drop-in replacements? MD-515, El Rey in Equipment

Good to know Mike. You never know when an MD515 might show up used for a great price. A very nice hand-carved mandolin, but a tuning machine...

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May-23-2020, 6:38pm

lflngpicker replied to a thread My New A-Style Pomeroy... in Equipment

Pomeroy is a great mandolin! May it perform well for you for many years to come!

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May-23-2020, 6:29pm

lflngpicker replied to a thread I sure miss my Collings in General Mandolin Discussions

Mark, I really understand what you’re saying. When you sell an instrument you love, it can feel like part of yourself is missing. You have to...

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May-22-2020, 9:56pm

Mandobart replied to a thread Do you know of an easy, safe program to convert wav files to MP3? in Videos, Pictures & Sound Files

You need to get LAME, another bit of freeware that plugs into Audacity. When I first got Audacity many years ago there was a link for LAME.

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May-22-2020, 9:32pm

Mandobart replied to a thread Wintergrass 2021 in Jams, Workshops, Camps, Places To Meet Others

I just got the email today. Its a real personal blow to me - Wintergrass is the highlight of my year.

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May-18-2020, 4:44pm

Mandobart replied to a thread Cool Stuff to Watch When not Playing in Rock, Folk Rock, Roots Rock, Rockabilly

Seen some of those - just watched the DVD of "The Last Waltz" again recently. I'll check out the other suggestions, thanks! I have the audio out...

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May-18-2020, 12:59pm

Mandobart started a thread Cool Stuff to Watch When not Playing in Rock, Folk Rock, Roots Rock, Rockabilly

Fortunately I'm an essential worker so I'm still going to work at the power plant. But there's not a lot to do in my down time with no festivals,...

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May-18-2020, 10:14am

Mandobart replied to a thread Which mandolin to buy in Looking for Information About Mandolins

Most places in the states are the same - mandolin deserts. Unless you go to Nashville, NYC, Elderly's and a few other places you won't find anything...

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May-17-2020, 12:08pm

Mandobart replied to a thread Which mandolin to buy in Looking for Information About Mandolins

I'm in the Morris camp. My first good mandolin was a Sonny Morris hybrid F4 (oval hole with an elevated fretboard, 14th fret body join, single...

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May-16-2020, 9:00pm

Mandobart replied to a thread Speed neck recommendation in Builders and Repair

To me a speed neck means no finish at all other than maybe a stain for coloring. I apply a thin coat of tung or boiled linseed oil with a soft,...

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