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Today, 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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Yesterday, 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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Yesterday, 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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Yesterday, 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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Yesterday, 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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Nov-21-2019, 4:12pm

hank replied to a thread Dry Bending Sides in Builders and Repair

Thanks for the heads up on my folly MR. Mowry. It is well taken and noted. I am a hobbyist having fun here hoping to give back and share low cost...

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Nov-21-2019, 9:56am

lflngpicker replied to a thread The Traveling Pick Sampler - Anyone Interested? in General Mandolin Discussions

Hey there! Glad to see you back at the mandolin, my friend!

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Nov-21-2019, 9:42am

hank replied to a thread Dry Bending Sides in Builders and Repair

Adrian that’s part of why I’m going with a vertical wrap to make it easier get a tight centered fit on the rib form. I also divided the width of a...

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Nov-20-2019, 10:16pm

hank replied to a thread Dry Bending Sides in Builders and Repair

I read moisture and heat meant a bending iron and spray bottle might be causing your rippling wood deformation. Perhaps a steam bath and drying mold...

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Nov-20-2019, 1:50pm

hank replied to a thread Dry Bending Sides in Builders and Repair

I looked back at my records and found both the steam generator and the heat strap and both came from Amazon. The Earlex was just under $70 and the...

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Nov-19-2019, 9:30pm

lflngpicker replied to a discussion Raindrops keep fallin' on my Head in group The Song-A-Week Social Group

Simon DS, A wise recommendation to all of us :).

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Nov-19-2019, 9:18pm

hank replied to a thread Dry Bending Sides in Builders and Repair

David I’ve been putting together a low priced DIY steam tube and shaping dryer form. I used a 4” tube size but it could be built larger for your...

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