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Today, 6:44pm

ColdBeerGoCubs replied to a thread Collings Headstock and string winders in Equipment

Ditto and I use it on a Collings A.

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Yesterday, 9:17pm

ColdBeerGoCubs replied to a thread Speed of bluegrass... is it just me? in General Mandolin Discussions

Exactly the point. Like having track day with the Miata club and Michael Schumacher shows up in his qualifying Ferrari. Cool to see for a few minutes...

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Yesterday, 8:58pm

ColdBeerGoCubs replied to a thread Where are the ' Big guys ' ? in Builders and Repair

I’m pretty sure Gilchrist stopped coming here because he kept getting skipped over on the traveling pick sampler.

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Jan-18-2021, 7:08pm

ColdBeerGoCubs replied to a thread String preferences for Collings MTO oval mandolins? in Equipment

Moneys, silk and steel and nickel bronze have varying degrees of almost drastic change. I really don’t like the sound of the MT2O with PB now.

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Jan-17-2021, 10:03pm

ColdBeerGoCubs replied to a thread Old vs New Oval in Looking for Information About Mandolins

Better NOT try a Collings Oval if you don't want to spend any money!!!!!! (You see what I did, yanks?)

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Jan-17-2021, 12:52pm

ColdBeerGoCubs replied to a thread String preferences for Collings MTO oval mandolins? in Equipment

I have a set on mine now, I think. They mellow it similar to the Silk and Steel and Monels. I liked them but not quite as much as the ones I just...

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Jan-16-2021, 7:07pm

ColdBeerGoCubs replied to a thread ? about Dunlop Primetone picks... in Equipment

I think those Americana's only come in 3.0mm if I remember correctly.

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Jan-14-2021, 7:05pm

ColdBeerGoCubs replied to a thread String preferences for Collings MTO oval mandolins? in Equipment

I get a little longer out of them than I do a phosphor bronze.

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Jan-14-2021, 7:04pm

ColdBeerGoCubs replied to a thread String preferences for Collings MTO oval mandolins? in Equipment

lol, yanks. I was waiting for that. I actually spoke to Max about a custom about a year or so ago and I may do it one day, but really 3 is more than...

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Jan-11-2021, 8:52pm

ColdBeerGoCubs replied to a thread String preferences for Collings MTO oval mandolins? in Equipment

They should be here Wednesday, Ill get them on ASAP. Don't listen to the noise on the Silk and Steel's, especially from people who haven't put them...

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Jan-09-2021, 11:08pm

ColdBeerGoCubs replied to a thread String preferences for Collings MTO oval mandolins? in Equipment

Nice catch, I am an unabashed fan of the Collings ovals. My favorite on them is GHS Silk and Steel, second is Monels. I'm going to try Thomastiks on...

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Jan-09-2021, 10:59pm

ColdBeerGoCubs replied to a thread A Tone I Like in General Mandolin Discussions

I'll just go ahead and assume this is some sort of bad joke. Enjoy the fingerpicking, CBF!!

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Jan-09-2021, 5:27pm

ColdBeerGoCubs replied to a thread A Tone I Like in General Mandolin Discussions

This is very impressive.

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Jan-09-2021, 5:25pm

ColdBeerGoCubs replied to a thread A Tone I Like in General Mandolin Discussions

My favorite part: "The string tension on a mandolin is very high, and there are double courses." - You just said this to a guy who posted about...

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Jan-09-2021, 3:36pm

ColdBeerGoCubs replied to a thread A Tone I Like in General Mandolin Discussions

Hey CBFrench, look at that - Captain Obvious just gave you permission to enjoy your mandolin the way you want in your own home even though the...

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Jan-09-2021, 3:07pm

ColdBeerGoCubs replied to a thread Octave strings options? in CBOM

Thank you. Those string gauges are so close to what I'm looking for that I think some field testing is in order.

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Jan-09-2021, 1:45pm

ColdBeerGoCubs started a thread Octave strings options? in CBOM

Does anyone know of an easily accessible string set for short-scale octave (mandola strings) in a material other than phosphur bronze?

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Jan-09-2021, 1:12pm

ColdBeerGoCubs replied to a thread Best exercise source for fast accurate picking? in Theory, Technique, Tips and Tricks

Cheaper at Elderly and supporting a sponsor: ...

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Jan-09-2021, 9:15am

ColdBeerGoCubs replied to a thread Favorite Metronome in Equipment

https://www.elderly.com/collections/metronomes/products/matrix-metronome Simple and well built.

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Jan-07-2021, 1:08am

ColdBeerGoCubs replied to a thread Truss Rods vs Carbon Fiber? in Builders and Repair

double post.

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Jan-07-2021, 1:06am

ColdBeerGoCubs replied to a thread Truss Rods vs Carbon Fiber? in Builders and Repair

23 A Jr as evidence. Bought from the family of the original owner. Original bridge (not adjustable) and ebony nut. Strings were so old when I got it...

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Jan-03-2021, 7:39pm

ColdBeerGoCubs replied to a thread Speed of bluegrass... is it just me? in General Mandolin Discussions

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Dec-28-2020, 7:12pm

ColdBeerGoCubs replied to a thread Music store etiquette? in General Mandolin Discussions

On at least 8 different instruments each with a cost of at least 15 times your budget. Make sure you where an old concert t-shirt.

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Dec-27-2020, 7:58am

ColdBeerGoCubs replied to a thread New Tuners for Vintage F2 in Builders and Repair

You can fix just about anything using this method.

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