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Apr-10-2021, 10:05pm

lflngpicker replied to a thread Collings Vs. Northfield Vs. Kelley in General Mandolin Discussions

Well, you made a great choice. Congratulations! They are all tremendous and it depends on your own taste and music style. Sight unseen, I would...

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Apr-10-2021, 11:49am

Mike Scott replied to a thread Collings Vs. Northfield Vs. Kelley in General Mandolin Discussions

I had a Kelley that I sold to buy a concertina (long story). I have played a few Collings, but have never even seen a Northfield. I have played...

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Apr-08-2021, 11:08am

lflngpicker replied to a thread McClung Armrest in Equipment

This mountain scene is gorgeous! Man!

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Apr-06-2021, 6:58pm

lflngpicker replied to a thread One versus two-piece backs in General Mandolin Discussions

Glassweb, I am glad you posted. You have more experience than many, being around here 17 years! I didn’t know those back seams separate, but I have...

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Apr-06-2021, 2:53pm

lflngpicker replied to a thread One versus two-piece backs in General Mandolin Discussions

Beautiful!

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Apr-06-2021, 2:52pm

lflngpicker replied to a thread Blue Chip pick for oval hole mandolin in Equipment

The V Pick Saga is one of my favorite mandolin picks. It is a blue, round triangle and 1.5 mm thick. Brings out a warm but snappy tone. Not my go...

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Apr-06-2021, 2:22pm

Mike Scott replied to a thread Where’s the easy-does-it method? in General Mandolin Discussions

Yeah, I'm a one finger guy on the phone...... So, I'm old, what can I say. Thanks for the heads up on the cents sign. Unfortunately, I'm on a Mac. ...

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Apr-06-2021, 10:17am

Mike Scott replied to a thread Where’s the easy-does-it method? in General Mandolin Discussions

I feel the OP's "pain". I started and stopped playing mandolin about 3 times before it "took". I had played guitar about 12-14 years prior. I...

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Apr-05-2021, 10:09pm

lflngpicker replied to a thread One versus two-piece backs in General Mandolin Discussions

Those are great looking mandos, Matt!

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Apr-05-2021, 9:36pm

lflngpicker replied to a thread One versus two-piece backs in General Mandolin Discussions

One piece backs are very cool and desirable. They often come on high end mandolins. On the other hand, book-matched backs are also aesthetically...

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Apr-04-2021, 2:38pm

Mike Scott replied to a thread Newbie (2 months) on the mandolin and needing help/advise. in General Mandolin Discussions

I'm old too. Get yourself a HandMaster and use it daily. It works. NFI-YMMV

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Apr-03-2021, 7:40pm

lflngpicker replied to a thread Blue Chip pick for oval hole mandolin in Equipment

On my oval holes, I like a lighter pick such as a plastic Dunlop .88. I just find that the tone the oval produces benefits from a lighter and...

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Apr-01-2021, 8:14am

lflngpicker replied to a thread Aaron Weinstein's New Apitius yorkville mandolin in General Mandolin Discussions

Congratulations on a beauty from a great maker!

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Mar-29-2021, 12:43pm

lflngpicker replied to a thread Ellis Deluxe Mandolin #110 - scam sales on eBay and elsewhere in General Mandolin Discussions

Thanks for putting this kind of information out. Good to be aware as buyers and players. What a scam!

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Mar-26-2021, 3:34pm

lflngpicker replied to a thread Just tuning. Will it make things better? in Theory, Technique, Tips and Tricks

I can tell by your post that I have a lot to learn about this topic. I assumed when I saw the title of the thread that it was speaking of tuning,...

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Mar-26-2021, 3:24pm

lflngpicker replied to a thread How has the mandolin changed your guitar playing? in General Mandolin Discussions

I get you on this post, Caleb. Like so many, I played guitar my whole life, starting at 7 years old and continuing at 65. But the mandolin truly...

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Mar-20-2021, 9:18pm

lflngpicker replied to a thread Cullng the herd in General Mandolin Discussions

I feel ya Big Joe. I am in a different but similar place with overwhelming medical issues. It does clarify what we truly prioritize. Hang in there.

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Mar-18-2021, 10:48pm

lflngpicker replied to a thread Mandolin Strap Peg - Slipping out in General Mandolin Discussions

I did the same as Ed says above and it worked beautifully.

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Mar-18-2021, 10:15am

lflngpicker replied to a thread Can this Gibson really fetch such a price? in eBay, Craig's List, etc.

The above video by an antique dealer and appraiser was laughable, though sincere. She doesn't know mandolins well, at all. $7,000! At that price,...

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Mar-18-2021, 9:33am

lflngpicker replied to a thread Mandolin bridge in General Mandolin Discussions

Steve Smith is a very knowledgeable and responsive professional. Get in touch with him. He'll fix you up with the right Cumberland Acoustic bridge. ...

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Mar-18-2021, 9:10am

lflngpicker replied to a thread John Reischman, Scott Nygaard, and Sharon Gilchrist: Live From Em in General Mandolin Discussions

I love it Daryl. Thanks for sharing!

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Mar-17-2021, 12:18pm

lflngpicker replied to a thread Frustrated with new Loar 310F in General Mandolin Discussions

Pops1, Thanks for the helpful information! :mandosmiley:

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Mar-16-2021, 4:52pm

lflngpicker replied to a thread How to Keep a Headstock Tuner from Damaging Your Instrument in Equipment

Well, I can see your point about American culture and emphasis on perfection. Interesting point. When it comes to expensive instruments though, I...

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