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Jan-16-2021, 11:56pm

MontanaMatt replied to a thread 1000 posts! in General Mandolin Discussions

A gratuitous congratulations gets me one post closer to joining the 1k club:popcorn::redface: - - - Updated - - - Ooh dang, I’m close too!

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Jan-16-2021, 9:42pm

MontanaMatt replied to a thread Resetting Expectations on Quality in General Mandolin Discussions

Be careful, when you play a premium mando, you can’t bare to play or hear a basic model. Then the MAS sickness takes over!

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Jan-15-2021, 12:28pm

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

Just wanted to add that one could use the flat 3rd over the major chord, something that Bill Monroe did frequently...

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Jan-14-2021, 8:40pm

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

Yay, glad you got it and yes should be a 4 not 3...

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Jan-14-2021, 2:36pm

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

Yeah, he calls it the skipper - not in this video but in others he’s done. He goes over it at 4:37 It crosses strings, here it is in notes and...

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Jan-14-2021, 12:50pm

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

He doesn’t do tab, what exercise are you talking about? He does what he calls the skipper which is skipping a note so...132435465761...etc (talking...

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Jan-12-2021, 12:00pm

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

Folded scales and a metronome help you work on accuracy and speed. 1231 2342 3453, etc. This video gives alot of ideas, start slow and then mix...

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Jan-10-2021, 6:58pm

bigskygirl replied to a thread I Hate Playing Chords in Theory, Technique, Tips and Tricks

For D7 good ol’ 545x is not a huge move off the C chord and you can always do a diagonal 7th chord, in this case for D7 it’s 5432 or just use 3 of...

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Jan-10-2021, 3:59pm

bigskygirl replied to a thread Down Up help in Theory, Technique, Tips and Tricks

Try this article... https://www.flatpick.com/category_s/1900.htm I would also check out the Beg. Mandolin course at Peghead Nation as it probably...

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Jan-10-2021, 12:31pm

bigskygirl replied to a thread Pandemic Reading in General Mandolin Discussions

The Bill Monroe bios by Ewing and Smith are good. The book “Come hither go Yonder” by Bob Black was good. The Ralph Stanley and Louvin Bros books...

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Jan-05-2021, 11:14pm

MontanaMatt replied to a thread What's in your case? in General Mandolin Discussions

I have a Northfield Heirloom (lots of storage) So my list is long! Several different sets of string(cryo Americana GHS, silk n steel, silk n Bronze...

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Jan-05-2021, 10:43pm

MontanaMatt replied to a thread The best scroll video! ASMR for F style fans! in General Mandolin Discussions

Yeah..... I’ve watched it 4 times now, and it continues to be...wow:grin::mandosmiley:

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Jan-04-2021, 10:49am

MontanaMatt replied to a thread Mandolin Mashed Finger Pics in Videos, Pictures & Sound Files

Mine used to be as tough as leather. With the pause on gigs here, I’ve missed about 80 gigs since March ‘20...my family won’t tolerate that amount...

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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-03-2021, 12:22pm

MontanaMatt started a thread The best scroll video! ASMR for F style fans! in General Mandolin Discussions

I have been a fan of Ratliff mandolins for a while now. This video is my new favorite thing!:):popcorn: Enjoy https://youtu.be/M0x2GmMkFS0

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Jan-03-2021, 1:10am

MontanaMatt replied to a thread Weird sound? in General Mandolin Discussions

Ha, great first post on the forum! Welcome!

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Dec-30-2020, 7:32pm

Rich Benson replied to a thread Case Covers in Equipment

Casedillo

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Dec-30-2020, 11:54am

MontanaMatt replied to a thread New milestone in General Mandolin Discussions

I think... - - - Updated - - - With the right strategy.... - - - Updated - - - Perhaps we can catch up to Jim

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Dec-28-2020, 6:20pm

bigskygirl replied to a thread FedEx — wow — can’t follow directions; fakes receipt signature in General Mandolin Discussions

Good luck, a strongly worded letter didn't do much before a global pandemic and holiday season. It's taken 3 weeks for some stuff to get to me that...

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Dec-27-2020, 11:11pm

bigskygirl replied to a thread Bedbugs And Mandolins in General Mandolin Discussions

So sorry you have to go thru this JB. Prob won’t make you feel better but we found some in hallway and LR...if u can, get the vacuum and go over...

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Dec-27-2020, 1:05pm

lflngpicker replied to a thread RIP Tony Rice in General Mandolin Discussions

Phenomenal guitar player and so young! I am very sad to hear. God be with his family and friends.

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