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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, 3:34pm

David Lewis replied to a thread This weeks mandolin that won't get a bid or buyer in eBay, Craig's List, etc.

The older brother lex loar. Very smart but a supervillain.

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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, 5:35am

David Lewis replied to a thread F-4 owned by Norman Blake in Vintage Instruments

And the instruments on that link are gorgeous.

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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-08-2019, 4:39am

David Lewis replied to a thread F-4 owned by Norman Blake in Vintage Instruments

Didn’t Sam bushs hoss used to belong to Norman?

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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, 11:48am

T.D.Nydn replied to a thread UPS rant in General Mandolin Discussions

I can't agree with this as I've had a couple of badly damaged packages delivered by FedEx...-1 for them..

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Dec-07-2019, 9:25am

T.D.Nydn started a thread Dean Webb's F4.. in General Mandolin Discussions

One of the best bluegrass mandolinists ever,,this is a photo I took of Dean Webb playing his 3 point F4,,from the Andy Griffith show (S4,E25),...

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Dec-07-2019, 8:28am

DavidKOS replied to a thread Mystery Bowl-back Mandolin in Looking for Information About Mandolins

Many if not most of those old basic bowlbacks have been damaged by having been strung with heavy strings, and the action is too high. If yours is...

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Dec-04-2019, 9:32am

T.D.Nydn replied to a thread My pinky won't go where I tell it! in Theory, Technique, Tips and Tricks

Make a fist,palm down,extend pinky straight out,now start moving the pinky around,up,down,back and forth,in and out etc. to gain independence ...very...

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Dec-03-2019, 5:12pm

lflngpicker replied to a thread Best Armrest in Equipment

I am with Mark and those who love the McClung. Doug does a great job making a very comfortable AR and he matched the color and grain of my Collings...

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Dec-03-2019, 5:08pm

lflngpicker replied to a thread post a video of yourself in Videos, Pictures & Sound Files

Thanks for sharing your wonderful worshipful music!

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Dec-03-2019, 4:58pm

lflngpicker replied to a thread Gibson Ricky Skaggs Distressed Master Model - My New Mandolin in General Mandolin Discussions

Hello! Wow, that is a wonderful looking instrument and well worth waiting for, my friend. Good for you and I hope you have many happy years of...

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Dec-02-2019, 10:31pm

Explorer replied to a thread Mandolin vs. Mandola? in General Mandolin Discussions

I recommend you do a bit more research. It really seems you've missed out on the available historical record. That page you provided didn't even list...

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Nov-30-2019, 10:44am

DavidKOS replied to a thread Classical Mandolin in Equipment

I play classical guitar AND mandolin - and some violin and cello. Unless the classical guitar teacher actually plays mandolin - or at least also...

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Nov-30-2019, 10:12am

Mandophile replied to a thread Drop Box is now available for Italian 'ballo liscio' sheet music. in Celtic, U.K., Nordic, Quebecois, European Folk

A hundred years ago, a group of citizens reorganized the Klan from the Reconstruction era. They chose the Thanksgiving holiday to announce their...

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Nov-29-2019, 3:08am

David Lewis replied to a thread Loar’s Loar! in Vintage Instruments

Has anyone played it? Is it a good one? (I mean I know they’re all good, but some are better than others, I believe). - - - Updated - - - Has...

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Nov-28-2019, 3:35am

David Lewis replied to a thread What strings for Gibson F4 (1911)? in Equipment

I'd suggest D'Addario monels - maybe not the Sam Bush custom gauges (though you might like them), but the standard gauges. (I like the Sam Bush ones,...

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Nov-27-2019, 9:54am

T.D.Nydn replied to a thread Gibson Ricky Skaggs Distressed Master Model - My New Mandolin in General Mandolin Discussions

This looks very similar to a DMM that was in the classifies about a year or so ago..it was located in Germany ,if anybody recalls that mandolin..

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Nov-26-2019, 11:21am

lflngpicker replied to a thread Mandolin Orange on today Show in General Mandolin Discussions

mojocaster, you couldn't have said it better! I feel very similarly!! They have some great lyrics. I love "The Wolves."

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