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Yesterday, 9:25pm

Charlie Bernstein replied to a thread Just purchased Balalaika in General Mandolin Discussions

I have one. Bought it for $50, thinking I could tune it up and fool with it. Wrong. Turns out there are two types of balalaikas: one for...

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Yesterday, 9:21pm

Charlie Bernstein replied to a thread Why "The"? in General Mandolin Discussions

Yup. I used to live in Hartford, Connecticut, the insurance capital (grr!) of the world. There, the big companies all do it: the Hartford, the...

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Yesterday, 8:33pm

lflngpicker replied to a thread torrefied top MT in the house in General Mandolin Discussions

Hi Daryl, Congrats on your new Torrefied Top MT. I like the idea of that fine white stripe in the binding. Gives it a distinction from the other...

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Yesterday, 8:19pm

lflngpicker started a thread SNARK ST-2 Super Tight Clip On Tuner in Equipment

I was ordering strings and remembered to add a clip on tuner. I like to keep one in each case, if possible. I discovered something I am sure most...

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Yesterday, 6:42pm

lflngpicker replied to a thread "in the bleak midwinter", videos and worksheets (all levels) in General Mandolin Discussions

Thank you, Daryl. I went to the site and I am very interested. I read over the worksheets and watched the initial video. He does a very nice job.

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Yesterday, 5:07pm

lflngpicker replied to a thread Mid Missouri/Big Muddy Mini Mo. in General Mandolin Discussions

I love the MidMo and Big Muddy mandolins, Caleb. I just wonder if you might want to get one of the full size flattops since the mini has the bolt on...

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Yesterday, 4:59pm

lflngpicker replied to a thread Mandolins at Guitar Center Geldora Ca. in General Mandolin Discussions

Well said, Jim. It is true that GC has mandolins available online and that makes sense, considering the demand related to percentage of population...

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Yesterday, 3:57pm

lflngpicker replied to a thread Mandolins at Guitar Center Geldora Ca. in General Mandolin Discussions

Guitar Center started in a single small shop on Sunset in Hollywood. I was there a few times in the mid-seventies and bought my all time favorite...

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Dec-11-2018, 4:54pm

lflngpicker replied to a thread 2012 Kentucky KM1000 Varnish Question from a Newbe... in General Mandolin Discussions

Absolutely! I agree Mandoplumb. Sure beats that half step at the fourth fret on the B guitar string... (said by a guitar lover). The mandolin...

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Dec-11-2018, 12:05pm

lflngpicker replied to a thread 2012 Kentucky KM1000 Varnish Question from a Newbe... in General Mandolin Discussions

A varnished Kentucky KM1000 is a pro level instrument and worth holding on to. That said, if you have an interest in upgrading to something made in...

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Dec-11-2018, 10:23am

lflngpicker replied to a thread Eastman MD-315 for Christmas! Woohoo! in General Mandolin Discussions

That is a solid choice in an F Style. And I agree with Doc, sounds like a wonderful partner. Merry Christmas!

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Dec-11-2018, 12:11am

lflngpicker replied to a thread First post - hiya in General Mandolin Discussions

Glad to have you, Jed! This is the best of all online musician forums. Wonderful people, filled with knowledge, and they are willing to share. ...

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Dec-11-2018, 12:06am

lflngpicker replied to a thread Monel users..... in Equipment

I have had a set of the D'Addario Monels on my Collings about 6 weeks. They sound a bit brighter than the J74's but have a wonderful warm, big volume...

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Dec-09-2018, 12:33pm

Charlie Bernstein replied to a thread Are you improving? Talk about humps, plateus, and breakthroughs. in General Mandolin Discussions

I just notice the little breakthroughs: people clapping for a solo I've been working on, doing justice to a cool scale I'd discovered recently,...

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Dec-06-2018, 5:36pm

lflngpicker replied to a thread Today's Gryphon visit in General Mandolin Discussions

Very true, Br1ck, I too have just a small portion showing to contact the strings! I have some of the guitar shaped Primetones with raised lettering...

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Dec-05-2018, 5:45pm

lflngpicker replied to a thread Today's Gryphon visit in General Mandolin Discussions

Br1ck, Do you mean the 513 Triangle shape? If so, I have to say, after reading this I was playing it side by side with the Blue Chip CT pick (same...

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Nov-29-2018, 9:00pm

Charlie Bernstein replied to a thread Mandolins in Heaven ? in General Mandolin Discussions

Kinky Friedman says that when you get to heaven, all your pets that went before come running to greet you. And whatever the Kinkster says . . . .

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Nov-28-2018, 4:53pm

lflngpicker replied to a thread Ricky Jay in General Mandolin Discussions

Dawg, Most sincere sympathies at this time of loss. I am glad you reminded us of your friend's work and many contributions.

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Nov-28-2018, 8:36am

Charlie Bernstein replied to a thread Mandolins in Heaven ? in General Mandolin Discussions

Hohner or Lee Oskar?

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Nov-28-2018, 8:30am

Charlie Bernstein replied to a thread Mandolins in Heaven ? in General Mandolin Discussions

Assuming you make it there, I'm not sure you'll find many interesting folks to jam with. It's like Mark Twain said: "Heaven for the climate, Hell for...

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Nov-26-2018, 8:54pm

Charlie Bernstein replied to a thread Ricky Jay in General Mandolin Discussions

Loved that guy! His magic, his movies. Sorry to hear we've lost him.

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Nov-25-2018, 6:20pm

Charlie Bernstein replied to a thread Mandolin and Dulcimer in General Mandolin Discussions

Exactly! There are alternate tunings for dulcimer, but not many people use them. Too avant garde. Let her learn to play the normal way.

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Nov-25-2018, 4:56pm

lflngpicker replied to a thread An album I didn't know existed. Wth? How? in General Mandolin Discussions

I love this! I played all the samples and just fell in love with these duets. My recent practices have included easy classical pieces just to get me...

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Nov-25-2018, 1:36pm

lflngpicker replied to a thread New Pro-Shot Mandolin Orange video in General Mandolin Discussions

Guess it is actually titled, "Suspended in Heaven", though it is about his Mother. Still loving it!

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Nov-24-2018, 6:25pm

lflngpicker replied to a thread New Pro-Shot Mandolin Orange video in General Mandolin Discussions

Josh, Thanks for posting this cut. I loved that song, "Mother is Gone". Wow, it reminds me of my late mother. He is a wonderful songwriter.

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