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Today, 11:46am

Steve Sorensen replied to a thread 2020 X-Series -- The new Sorensen AX in Videos, Pictures & Sound Files

Here's a video of Joey Lazio picking the rarely heard tune "Fred Digs Up a Hornet's Nest" on his Sorensen AX. I think this video gives a pretty good...

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Yesterday, 6:49pm

Steve Sorensen started a thread 2020 X-Series -- The new Sorensen AX in Videos, Pictures & Sound Files

I just realized that I hadn't posted any information on the fourth member of the new "X-Series" mandolins -- the AX. Here are some pictures -- ...

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Yesterday, 4:39pm

Skip Kelley replied to a thread New White Face mandolin in Builders and Repair

Gary, nice work! I know what you mean about the quality of wood. Opaque colors don’t mean anything is being hid!

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Yesterday, 1:23pm

lflngpicker replied to a thread New Mandolin Day - Ellis in General Mandolin Discussions

My dream— now she’s gone! Seriously, congrats!

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Yesterday, 11:52am

Steve Sorensen replied to a thread Introducing the Sorensen VX in Videos, Pictures & Sound Files

Here's Zack Arnold jammin' on a VX the streets of Raleigh at IBMA 2019 -- The pickers are -- Zach Collier- Bass, Kyle Ramey- Banjo, Zack...

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Dec-11-2019, 12:26pm

lflngpicker replied to a thread Ellis F5 vs. Gibson F5 vs. Collings MF5 in Looking for Information About Mandolins

Hey Nick, Where are you, my friend? Been missing hearing from you. I hope to catch you this spring at the Temecula BG Fest.

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Dec-10-2019, 1:47pm

Skip Kelley commented on blog entry Mandolin Mondays #206 w/ Special Guest Andy Hatfield in dbmandolin

Nicely done Andy!

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Dec-10-2019, 11:09am

lflngpicker replied to a thread Mandolin Orange on today Show in General Mandolin Discussions

Hi Drew, We saw them live in SLO, CA and wow, what a wonderful concert. I was spellbound throughout, though I wish like heck they would play...

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Dec-08-2019, 1:05pm

lflngpicker replied to a thread Oval hole differences in Looking for Information About Mandolins

I find mahogany to be a darker, more focused warm tone, with emphasis on the middle pitches rather than the bass or treble. That said, I think that...

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Dec-07-2019, 8:28pm

Skip Kelley replied to a thread Cleaning Mold From Inside a Guitar? in Builders and Repair

Charles, I’ve seen those before. It a clamp that holds a 9 volt battery for a pickup.

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Dec-07-2019, 4:08pm

lflngpicker replied to a thread New Northfield Model M in General Mandolin Discussions

Doggone nice looking A5! Wow, love the color, that one piece flame back and great sunburst! Impressive looking and I bet it sounds even better. ...

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Dec-07-2019, 3:56pm

lflngpicker replied to a thread Like this site but for guitar.... in General Mandolin Discussions

I enjoy "Strat Talk", "Epiphone Lounge" and the "unofficial Martin Guitar forum". I play Martin, Guild, Takamine, Fender and Epiphone guitars, along...

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Dec-07-2019, 3:45pm

lflngpicker replied to a thread Education in General Mandolin Discussions

Hi Br1ck, I think your approach is a good one. I also think that playing each instrument is always best, though I don't think I am telling you...

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Dec-06-2019, 9:35pm

Skip Kelley replied to a thread UPS rant in General Mandolin Discussions

USPS isn’t any better. I ordered an item that came within 30 miles, went back out west and then came back again! Go figure!

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Dec-03-2019, 5:12pm

lflngpicker replied to a thread Best Armrest in Equipment

I am with Mark and those who love the McClung. Doug does a great job making a very comfortable AR and he matched the color and grain of my Collings...

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Dec-03-2019, 5:08pm

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

Thanks for sharing your wonderful worshipful music!

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Dec-03-2019, 4:58pm

lflngpicker replied to a thread Gibson Ricky Skaggs Distressed Master Model - My New Mandolin in General Mandolin Discussions

Hello! Wow, that is a wonderful looking instrument and well worth waiting for, my friend. Good for you and I hope you have many happy years of...

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Dec-02-2019, 11:52am

Steve Sorensen replied to a thread 2020 X-Series -- The new Sorensen SX in Videos, Pictures & Sound Files

Here's a bit of video from Eli Wildman, picking on his Sorensen SX, that he posted to Facebook for Siminoff's Straight Up Strings -- Steve

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Nov-29-2019, 2:15pm

Nick Gellie replied to a thread Why do I want this? in General Mandolin Discussions

Because you don't. It is just begging you to look at it - a bit like a gypsy.

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Nov-27-2019, 4:00pm

Nick Gellie replied to a thread If your gonna speed neck it.... in General Mandolin Discussions

That is not a bare look speed neck. It is something else.

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Nov-27-2019, 8:43am

Nick Gellie replied to a thread Why do I want this? in General Mandolin Discussions

Fool’s gold.

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Nov-26-2019, 11:21am

lflngpicker replied to a thread Mandolin Orange on today Show in General Mandolin Discussions

mojocaster, you couldn't have said it better! I feel very similarly!! They have some great lyrics. I love "The Wolves."

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Nov-26-2019, 11:05am

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

Hi My Friend, Gelsenbury! You are too kind. Bless you, Lflngpicker

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Nov-25-2019, 11:57am

Steve Sorensen replied to a thread I see a sorensen with Nate Burie and Speacial C in General Mandolin Discussions

So pleased to see Nate get this gig with Special Consensus! Nate (Nathaniel at the time) was literally the very first little kid to drag his...

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Nov-25-2019, 1:58am

Steve Sorensen replied to a thread The new Sorensen 2020 X-Series mandolins . . . in General Mandolin Discussions

Here's Darren and Balsam Range backstage warming up -- And another from Chip Bach on his Sprite 2X Two-Point -- Steve

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Nov-24-2019, 4:42pm

Steve Sorensen replied to a thread Introducing the Sorensen VX in Videos, Pictures & Sound Files

Sideline. Zack Arnold's mando break at about 5:10 -- Steve

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Nov-23-2019, 1:14pm

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

I played it on my Martin 000-28, though I wrote it on my Collings MT. This is a rough cut of my song, "Vader Tavern." This is a true story. (Note:...

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Nov-22-2019, 2:53pm

hank replied to a thread Dots or no dots in Builders and Repair

I guess I’m gonna need to put my UV flashlight under my fretting arm when needed.

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Nov-22-2019, 12:59pm

hank replied to a thread Dots or no dots in Builders and Repair

I considered tridium gas markers but settled for glow dots in green.

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Nov-22-2019, 10:47am

Steve Sorensen replied to a thread The new Sorensen 2020 X-Series mandolins . . . in General Mandolin Discussions

Here's a bit of a flashback, to September 2018, with Danny Roberts (The Grascals) and Zack Arnold (ClayBank & Sideline) with a Sorensen VX "mandolin...

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