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lflngpicker replied to a thread Gibson A Oval Tuning Machines in Equipment

Pops1, I agree. I have some Golden Age tuners on one of my Gibson A teens mandolins, and they fit perfectly and work very well. I am quite happy to...

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Jan-26-2021, 11:40am

J Mangio replied to a thread Looking for instruction in Theory, Technique, Tips and Tricks

Check out Chase Arbogast, his info is in the classifieds, very reasonable rates.

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Jan-24-2021, 1:58pm

J Mangio replied to a thread To look at the mando or not? in Theory, Technique, Tips and Tricks

When playing as a sideman, I look at my instrument or others in the group, unless the focus is on me, I don't look at the camera or directly at the...

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Jan-24-2021, 10:22am

J Mangio replied to a thread How do these on-line private-sales work? Pay first or ship first? in General Mandolin Discussions

Buyer deposits money into my pay pal account, then I ship Mandolin, insured, which is included in price, 48 hour trial period, if returned, buyer...

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Jan-23-2021, 1:08pm

J Mangio replied to a thread Tailpiece in Equipment

Unfortunately the James comes in matte finish.

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Jan-22-2021, 3:34pm

J Mangio replied to a thread New player - Mandolin in Looking for Information About Mandolins

I'd go for the "The Loar" LM 520that's being offered for $520. from Musicians Friend. https://youtu.be/RavUMQYgnK8

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Jan-22-2021, 10:40am

J Mangio replied to a thread Tailpiece in Equipment

I ordered the AR 2 this week, and got a refund yesterday, Bright Gold is out of stock everywhere I look, the sales person at Allen told me to call...

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Jan-20-2021, 2:07pm

J Mangio replied to a thread NC luthier in Builders and Repair

Hanson and Crawford 1008 Broad St Durham, NC 919 828 9619

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Jan-18-2021, 8:17am

J Mangio replied to a thread Pick Thickness in Theory, Technique, Tips and Tricks

For me, a Golden Gate MP 12 has been my go to pick for the past 20 years, 1.5 mm, and cost around 1.50.

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Jan-16-2021, 9:02am

J Mangio replied to a thread Mandolin armrests - Yes, No, Type? in General Mandolin Discussions

I've used armrests on 2 of my previously owned Mandolins to soften the edge from digging into my arm. I don't use one on my current player.

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Jan-15-2021, 4:31pm

J Mangio replied to a thread dumb question in General Mandolin Discussions

It's your call, whatever works for you is the right way I prefer using a boot lace looped onto the scroll and over my shoulder.

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Jan-15-2021, 11:24am

J Mangio replied to a thread Tailpiece in Equipment

Thanks for your input folks, I've decided on the Allen AR-2 in bright gold.

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Jan-14-2021, 3:22pm

J Mangio replied to a thread Tailpiece in Equipment

Yes...I'm leaning toward Allen, I'm interested hearing pro and con of different models.

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Jan-14-2021, 12:13pm

J Mangio replied to a thread Tailpiece in Equipment

Changing the stock stamped tailpiece, Allen indicated their mounting holes and endpin will align up with the stamped type.

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Jan-13-2021, 7:59am

J Mangio started a thread Tailpiece in Equipment

I'm thinking of changing my tailpiece to a Allen, any thoughts on particular model.

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Jan-11-2021, 12:46pm

J Mangio replied to a thread Pickup for New Loar M-520 in Equipment

At that price, you did good; those 520s are fine Mandolins. All you need now is a Crossrock fiberglass case to take er out and you'll be set.

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Jan-10-2021, 3:06pm

J Mangio replied to a thread Hello everyone in General Mandolin Discussions

Hello!

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Jan-09-2021, 8:35am

J Mangio replied to a thread Favorite Metronome in Equipment

There's a Matrix MR 600 on e bay for 25 bucks, a much better unit than the 500.

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Jan-09-2021, 7:43am

J Mangio replied to a thread Favorite Metronome in Equipment

Matrix -500 Quartz Metronome Pick it up on e bay for short money, takes a 9 volt battery, that lasts forever.

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Jan-08-2021, 9:11am

J Mangio replied to a thread Ever just love the sound of your mandolin? in General Mandolin Discussions

Yes!

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Jan-07-2021, 8:15am

J Mangio replied to a thread Musiccompo in Hong Kong Carbon Fiber mandolin cases in Equipment

Peter I recall that you mentioned the fiberglass case will fit a tone Gard and the carbon fiber won't,please correct me if I'm wrong.

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Jan-06-2021, 10:05am

J Mangio replied to a thread Musiccompo in Hong Kong Carbon Fiber mandolin cases in Equipment

When Amazon lists them I might bite.

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Jan-03-2021, 7:49pm

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

Well put, Charley!

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Jan-03-2021, 7:48pm

lflngpicker replied to a thread Nate Lee with his Pava F5 in Bluegrass Unlimited in General Mandolin Discussions

Thanks for pointing that out, Charley! :)

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Jan-03-2021, 6:10pm

lflngpicker replied to a thread Monteleones at Rudy's Music in General Mandolin Discussions

Wow, Shawn! Thanks for sharing that information. What a great find. Quite rare, I presume. Yet, it does seem overpriced, though I don't have the...

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Jan-03-2021, 6:01pm

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

I find it really enjoyable to hear, and challenging to play. I know it is an elusive dream, but I am trying to learn that kind of speed. Alas,...

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Jan-03-2021, 5:54pm

lflngpicker started a thread Nate Lee with his Pava F5 in Bluegrass Unlimited in General Mandolin Discussions

As a Pava Pro owner, I was excited to see Nate Lee from the Becky Buller Band in Bluegrass Unlimited this month playing his Pava mandolin. These...

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Jan-03-2021, 12:39pm

lflngpicker replied to a thread How Many Like Blonde Mandos?? in General Mandolin Discussions

The top of my Pava Pro is blonde, which was one key aspect that really attracted me to it, among several others.

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Jan-02-2021, 9:23am

J Mangio replied to a thread Review and comparison 'The Loar LM-700 VS' in Looking for Information About Mandolins

My 2020 is a cannon; fit, finish, and tone do it for me. I've owned plain with the '02 F9, average look with the KM 1000, and sold them off for the...

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