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Today, 9:42am

lflngpicker replied to a thread Dreaming of a Great A5 under $6000 in Looking for Information About Mandolins

John, This is spot on, but also good writing! I am enjoying and grinning! :grin: I did decide not to go this route as I started with a dream and then...

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Yesterday, 7:26pm

lflngpicker replied to a thread Dreaming of a Great A5 under $6000 in Looking for Information About Mandolins

You make a beautiful mandolin Robb! Wow, they are impressive. Thank you for sending me to your website.

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Yesterday, 7:20pm

lflngpicker replied to a thread Dreaming of a Great A5 under $6000 in Looking for Information About Mandolins

I have heard really great things about the Givens mandolins, Dave. No wonder you are glad to have them!

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Yesterday, 6:53pm

lflngpicker replied to a thread Dreaming of a Great A5 under $6000 in Looking for Information About Mandolins

Hi Dave, Have knowledge of Stiver, but have never played one. The Macica sounds like an interesting idea!

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Yesterday, 6:51pm

lflngpicker replied to a thread Dreaming of a Great A5 under $6000 in Looking for Information About Mandolins

I would have to agree Chuck! That's a very nice looking instrument and Pava has a tremendous rep. Thanks,

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Yesterday, 6:35am

lflngpicker replied to a thread Dreaming of a Great A5 under $6000 in Looking for Information About Mandolins

This thread is giving insight into the best A5 instruments out there, a real education. The other thing I am gaining is awareness of who loves the...

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Yesterday, 6:27am

lflngpicker replied to a thread Dreaming of a Great A5 under $6000 in Looking for Information About Mandolins

What a beautiful collection! Oh my!

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May-25-2020, 3:54pm

lflngpicker replied to a thread Dreaming of a Great A5 under $6000 in Looking for Information About Mandolins

Will do, Glassweb!

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May-25-2020, 2:06pm

lflngpicker replied to a thread Dreaming of a Great A5 under $6000 in Looking for Information About Mandolins

I appreciate your thoughts on this, Pat and Luna! Thank you.

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May-25-2020, 12:44pm

lflngpicker replied to a thread Dreaming of a Great A5 under $6000 in Looking for Information About Mandolins

Great idea, Charley! Thank you.

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May-25-2020, 11:56am

lflngpicker started a thread Dreaming of a Great A5 under $6000 in Looking for Information About Mandolins

Just having a Holiday morning waking dream as I sit in my recliner: I am interested in comparing Ellis A5, Pavo Pro A5, Kelly A5, and Collings MT2. I...

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May-23-2020, 6:46pm

lflngpicker replied to a thread D'Addario Monel sets in Equipment

Monels are wonderful on my MT and the D’Addario’s are excellent. I have wanted to try the Mangan’s for a while! Dan

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May-23-2020, 6:43pm

lflngpicker replied to a thread Drop-in replacements? MD-515, El Rey in Equipment

Good to know Mike. You never know when an MD515 might show up used for a great price. A very nice hand-carved mandolin, but a tuning machine...

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