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Yesterday, 9:32am

lflngpicker replied to a thread Summer NAMM 2019 Report in General Mandolin Discussions

Scott, Very kind of you to post all these photos and specs for us! Thank you for your enjoyable thread!

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Jul-17-2019, 4:38pm

lflngpicker replied to a thread Eastman MD-305 in General Mandolin Discussions

I like the Eastman's, but agree with Pheffernan that the voicing for blue grass is found most readily with Kentucky. I think the KM-250 is worth a...

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Jul-17-2019, 10:57am

lflngpicker replied to a thread Uther my cat.. in General Mandolin Discussions

I am so sorry, friend. I know how hard this is. He was a beauty.

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Jul-16-2019, 12:41pm

lflngpicker replied to a thread Back to f-holes? in Looking for Information About Mandolins

Mike, I definitely like your approach-- you are looking for that certain sound that will work on your latest compositions. I have owned both vintage...

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Jul-13-2019, 6:53pm

Charlie Bernstein replied to a thread Who doesn't memorize tunes/songs? in General Mandolin Discussions

Can't read a note, and I've never been great at memorizing. So I just work on learning a song's chords and improvise when I have to take a solo. ...

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Jul-12-2019, 8:30pm

lflngpicker replied to a thread NMD - Girouard Oval in General Mandolin Discussions

Looks great! Glad for you, Gary!

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Jul-10-2019, 5:16pm

lflngpicker replied to a thread Newbie wondering about "The Loar" F-style mando quality in Looking for Information About Mandolins

It's a beauty! Enjoy!!

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Jul-10-2019, 10:00am

lflngpicker replied to a thread Who doesn't memorize tunes/songs? in General Mandolin Discussions

As a guitarist and singer, I have always played by ear. I have music training as a boy on violin, and later on piano in college, so this helps, but...

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Jul-09-2019, 10:43pm

lflngpicker replied to a thread Mandolin orange tab search? in General Mandolin Discussions

I too have been finding Chords and Lyrics for many of their songs, but the mandolin instrumentals aren't to be found. I personally am interested in...

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Jul-08-2019, 11:53am

lflngpicker replied to a thread mandolin orange in SLO in General Mandolin Discussions

Thanks for the reminder about the Fretboard Journal. I didn't read the specific issue yet. I struck out looking for it. I will try again. I left...

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Jul-06-2019, 10:22am

lflngpicker replied to a thread mandolin orange in SLO in General Mandolin Discussions

Yes, Scott, My wife and I are still humming the songs. The musicianship in this band is so excellent, as you know. Emily's guitar and fiddle...

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Jul-05-2019, 6:39pm

lflngpicker replied to a thread Whew...some Reverb sellers... in General Mandolin Discussions

I agree William! One should use good materials and pack with care when shipping. It is thoughtless of sellers not to do so.

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Jul-05-2019, 6:34pm

lflngpicker replied to a thread Whew...some Reverb sellers... in General Mandolin Discussions

I sell and buy instruments on Reverb and have had a very positive experience. I am not a store, but having traded on Ebay for many years, which...

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Jul-05-2019, 6:05pm

lflngpicker replied to a thread Looking for My 1st Mandolin in Looking for Information About Mandolins

A used Kentucky KM272 comes to mind as a nice option...

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Jul-05-2019, 3:12pm

Charlie Bernstein replied to a thread If your spouse just green-lighted an electric mando ... in General Mandolin Discussions

I'd get an eight-string so it still has the mando flavor and a solid body so it doesn't feed back.

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Jul-05-2019, 1:55pm

lflngpicker replied to a thread Gibson “Black Night” at TMS in General Mandolin Discussions

Holy Cow! That has a beautiful flame on it!

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Jul-05-2019, 1:23pm

lflngpicker replied to a thread mandolin orange in SLO in General Mandolin Discussions

OMGosh-- Phenomenal! (my spelling above was not caught due to the size of the letters on my phone!):) Back on the computer! Whew! Pardon the photo...

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Jul-04-2019, 6:54pm

lflngpicker replied to a thread mandolin orange in SLO in General Mandolin Discussions

Thanks Kevin! Hard to post photos on the road.

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Jul-04-2019, 10:22am

lflngpicker replied to a thread mandolin orange in SLO in General Mandolin Discussions

I don't have the eye...I had heard that on previous threads. Sounded amazing! But of course, Andrew's playing and singing were fantastic.

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Jul-04-2019, 12:19am

lflngpicker started a thread mandolin orange in SLO in General Mandolin Discussions

Just returned from phenominal concert! Great musicianship, vocals and songwriting! The inspiration of the songs like Gospel Shoes and Wildfire...

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Jun-30-2019, 2:11pm

lflngpicker replied to a thread Looking for My 1st Mandolin in Looking for Information About Mandolins

IMHO-- In this price range, I don't think laminate is that big an issue. Mandolins and guitars can produce excellent tone with veneer tone woods. I...

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Jun-29-2019, 8:02pm

lflngpicker replied to a thread Does Praying Help Find Your Blue Chip? in General Mandolin Discussions

This is a great thread! I read the conclusion aloud to my spouse. Wow, such kindness and generosity!

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Jun-24-2019, 10:26pm

lflngpicker replied to a thread Mandolin Stand Recommendations in Equipment

BTW-- I bought this one and am quite pleased! Thanks for the discussion.

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