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Today, 1:27pm

lflngpicker replied to a thread Thomastik Medium Flatwound Strings in Equipment

I agree, FATT-DAD. The heavy designation is the way to go if you are accustomed to the 11-40 gauge in wound strings.

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Today, 1:24pm

lflngpicker replied to a thread NMD: Northfield F5S Amber in General Mandolin Discussions

Hey Drew! I just love the new Northfield blonde top F5. What a great instrument and it looks super! Congratulations.

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Today, 1:22pm

lflngpicker replied to a thread NMD and Intro in General Mandolin Discussions

Congrats on the two fine new (to you) instruments and welcome to the cafe!

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Today, 1:20pm

lflngpicker replied to a thread aging fingers just can't cut it anymore in General Mandolin Discussions

I appreciate what you are saying. I know it isn't easy to feel that your abilities are declining. I just try to enjoy that which I can do; play...

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Today, 1:16pm

lflngpicker replied to a thread An afternoon picking w/ Andrew Marlin & the Griffith Loar in General Mandolin Discussions

Thank you! That was very cool to see and hear.

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Today, 11:53am

Don Grieser replied to a discussion Garfield's Blackberry Blossoms in group The Song-A-Week Social Group

Thanks to all for your comments, John & John, Simon, Frithjof. Appreciate you giving our tunes a listen. Thanks, Frank. You'd probably have to...

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Today, 11:50am

Don Grieser replied to a discussion Annadeene's Waltz in group The Song-A-Week Social Group

A beautiful waltz played with great feeling and expression. Thanks for sharing it with us, Frank!

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Today, 11:36am

Don Grieser replied to a discussion The Hare in the Corn in group The Song-A-Week Social Group

Fine playing John and Frithjof. Love the tone you get from that cool-looking mandolin, Frithjof. I would hate to change strings on it with that...

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Today, 11:27am

fatt-dad replied to a thread Mandolin Cafe Milestones in General Mandolin Discussions

. . . so far behind. f-d

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Today, 11:26am

fatt-dad replied to a thread Thomastik Medium Flatwound Strings in Equipment

go with "Heavy" f-d

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Today, 8:54am

Mike Buesseler replied to a thread Thomastik Medium Flatwound Strings in Equipment

.010 = .01

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Yesterday, 7:00pm

pheffernan replied to a thread Tell Me About Playing Mandola Vs. Mandolin in CBOM

Who’s making modern mandolas in the Gibson tradition of ~15.75” scale lengths with oval soundholes?

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May-14-2022, 8:50am

mandolin breeze replied to a thread "The Tree" in Builders and Repair

Add a draw bridge and you got yourself a mote. Not a bad thing to have these days.

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May-13-2022, 9:33pm

pheffernan replied to a thread NMD and Intro in General Mandolin Discussions

No oval?

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May-13-2022, 6:22pm

Don Grieser replied to a thread Taj Mahal and Ry Cooder "Hooray Hooray" in Jazz/Blues Variants, Bossa, Choro, Klezmer

I bought the CD off of Ry's bandcamp page ( rycooder.bandcamp.com ) to get the booklet and got an immediate download. Listened to it today and it's...

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May-11-2022, 3:24pm

pheffernan replied to a thread Should a beginner buy electric mandolin? in General Mandolin Discussions

19 consecutive posts to a thread has to be some kind of record.

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May-10-2022, 3:53pm

pheffernan replied to a thread block inlay patterns in General Mandolin Discussions

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May-09-2022, 3:53pm

pheffernan replied to a thread Apollo Picks ! in Equipment

Has anyone ordered the Reischman pick with John’s bevels and, if so, how did they work? I was always under the impression that his attack was...

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May-08-2022, 12:59pm

pheffernan replied to a thread Arch/carved top mandola under 1000$? in CBOM

Here’s one: https://www.mandolincafe.com/ads/187301#187301

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May-07-2022, 8:39am

Josh Levine replied to a thread Better Tone & Volume above the 12th fret? in General Mandolin Discussions

A breakthrough for me was practicing 2 octave scales starting on the G string and moving through the Circle of Fifths. So I would start with your...

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May-06-2022, 7:06pm

Don Grieser replied to a thread block inlay patterns in General Mandolin Discussions

Now that's classy, Billydog! Just curious, is there any concern about wear on block inlays or is it as hard or harder than ebony?

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May-05-2022, 4:09pm

pheffernan replied to a thread Calling time on this F4 listing. in Vintage Instruments

Yes, F4’s are a higher trim line and generally fetch even higher prices.

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May-05-2022, 10:12am

Polecat replied to a thread Music Therapy - Sharing Music In An Assisted Living Facility in Videos, Pictures & Sound Files

It is well worth looking for ways to interact with residents in care homes, and to try to do more than just sing songs (that is not to denigrate...

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May-04-2022, 3:48pm

pheffernan replied to a thread Calling time on this F4 listing. in Vintage Instruments

There are a couple of F2’s in the classifieds for $6-7K.

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May-04-2022, 1:53pm

Mike Buesseler replied to a thread Franks' Mandolin Kitchen in Videos, Pictures & Sound Files

Frank, I don’t hear many people play what you’ve been playing. It’s such delightful music to my ears. I’ve known most of these tunes forever, it...

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May-02-2022, 5:19pm

pheffernan replied to a thread Primer on buying vintage mandos online in Looking for Information About Mandolins

I only disagree insofar as the Loar era also coincides with a number of advances — adjustable truss rod, more narrow neck profile, adjustable bridge,...

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May-02-2022, 4:46pm

mandolin breeze replied to a thread “Life is Like a Mountain Railway” Sheet Music???? in Bluegrass, Newgrass, Country, Gospel Variants

Awesome tune and message. Since this is MandolinCafe, maybe I'll swap out the accordion for an F-5 with this great version. Not knocking the great JC...

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May-02-2022, 11:53am

Clement Barrera-Ng commented on blog entry Mandolin Mondays #330 /// "Durang's Hornpipe" in dbmandolin

Wow great tune and playing. Always love the Durang Hornpipe and can't wait to check out those variations up close.

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Apr-30-2022, 10:10am

darylcrisp replied to a thread NMD: Northfield F5S Amber in General Mandolin Discussions

That is a beauty! I really like the blonde and amber models that NF makes, they look so good. And irregardless of color tone, they always sound and...

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Apr-30-2022, 7:33am

pheffernan replied to a thread Best Mandolin for Traveling From Sea Level to High Desert? in General Mandolin Discussions

A used one has been circulating through Guitar Centers. They usually offer extended trial periods and forgiving return policies. ...

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