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Yesterday, 2:21pm

Don Grieser commented on article New Music from Mike Compton & Norman Blake: Gallop To Georgia in New Music

I'm learning the "Avalon Quickstep" today, using the book and Transcribe to slow down the tune from the CD. What a fun tune! Looking forward to...

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Yesterday, 9:42am

Polecat replied to a thread Small mixer with great mic pre's and great phantom power. in Equipment

I would suggest you look at the MG series from Yamaha. I have an MG 10 that is connected to my computer and an MG16 for live work. I've used them...

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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, 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-09-2019, 10:01pm

bratsche replied to a thread Classical nerd roll call: Lyon & Healy archtops in Classical, Italian, Medieval, Renaissance

I, too, lust in my heart for a Style A mandola, but practically speaking, cannot justify the expense. bratsche

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Dec-09-2019, 8:32pm

Don Grieser replied to a thread Andrew Marlin and Crew in Portland in General Mandolin Discussions

OK, what mandolin did Andrew play? Someone had to ask. :)

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Dec-09-2019, 8:01pm

Don Grieser replied to a thread A tuner shootout: TC Electronic Unitune vs. Peterson StroboClip in Equipment

The Unitune in strobe mode is plenty accurate for me. I bought a Peterson and returned it. I use a pick to tune, so that's probably why it never...

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Dec-09-2019, 5:15pm

bratsche replied to a thread Thomastik-Infeld string weights in General Mandolin Discussions

I'm glad you got your answer. I have no experience with the 174s, other than to try them on mandolas, as I don't have an octave mandolin of any...

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Dec-09-2019, 4:55pm

pheffernan replied to a thread Beginner Celtic mandolin in Looking for Information About Mandolins

Seconded. My first thought was a used flattop from a small shop or independent builder, and a buddy of mine raved about a Newell he owned.

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Dec-09-2019, 8:10am

fatt-dad replied to a thread Confusing Gibson Flatiron in Looking for Information About Mandolins

x-bracing seemed a Flatiron thing. I think other than their Jr. Models, they were all x-braced. Sounds like a good example of a great Flatiron...

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Dec-09-2019, 6:17am

pheffernan replied to a thread First Time Cafe Seller - Returns Cost Allocation in General Mandolin Discussions

I typically have listed instruments for sale with the explicit condition that a buyer will pay for shipping both ways in the unlikely event of a...

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Dec-08-2019, 11:49pm

Don Grieser replied to a thread Sunday picking sessions at my house are keeping me alive... in General Mandolin Discussions

That's what it's all about! Good food, good company, and good picking. Keeps us all alive.

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Dec-08-2019, 4:58pm

pheffernan replied to a thread Thomastik-Infeld string weights in General Mandolin Discussions

How short? Would they accommodate a 21.5” scale (depending on tailpiece)?

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Dec-08-2019, 4:50pm

pheffernan replied to a thread upgrade thoughts in Looking for Information About Mandolins

For sure. Buy a used A5 appropriately depreciated and enjoy the ride: https://www.mandolincafe.com/ads/147720#147720

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Dec-08-2019, 3:24pm

bratsche replied to a thread Thomastik-Infeld string weights in General Mandolin Discussions

They do make them for octave mandolin, only they're called the Mandola set (174). (For a mandola, you'd want the Alto Mandolin set - 164 -, but...

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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, 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-07-2019, 11:25am

pheffernan replied to a thread Octave mandolin by Thijs van der Harst in Videos, Pictures & Sound Files

Hey Bob, do you have any similar video showing off the Smart mandola listed in your signature?

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