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Nov-16-2018, 12:18pm

lflngpicker replied to a thread Daily Dawg in General Mandolin Discussions

Tennessee Waltz-- great version. Thanks for posting!

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Nov-15-2018, 11:17pm

Charlie Bernstein replied to a thread Im visiting Denver Colorado in General Mandolin Discussions

Denver? Shoot, I'd go straight to the Rockmount store!

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Nov-15-2018, 3:06pm

lflngpicker replied to a thread Best string/mandolin match-ups? in General Mandolin Discussions

Love D'Addario Monels (11-40) on my Collings MT, while good ol' J74's suit me on the Flatiron Festival. I use Martin bronze 10-34's on my Gibson A's...

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Nov-15-2018, 11:30am

lflngpicker replied to a thread Mandolin Orange on WGBH in General Mandolin Discussions

I'm a big fan and have been since my son shared their recordings with me. Wow, they are inspiring! Looks like a Gilchrist?

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Nov-14-2018, 11:12pm

Charlie Bernstein replied to a thread "That other instruement" in General Mandolin Discussions

Yeah, I've had people ask me what the mando is. Obviously, it's a cross between an egg slicer and a ping-pong paddle: multi-tasking at its most...

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Nov-12-2018, 3:03pm

lflngpicker replied to a thread Show your Mando "Gig Rig"! in Equipment

Hi Dan, I think you are on the right track... certainly some reverb, boost or digital delay could be useful. I have a pedal board with an overdrive...

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Nov-11-2018, 12:05pm

Charlie Bernstein replied to a thread What do you recommend for a second mandolin? in General Mandolin Discussions

Lots of good suggestions above. Mine: You might be able to find a used Mid-Missouri/Big Muddy (same company, different eras) for that. All...

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Nov-10-2018, 6:46pm

lflngpicker replied to a thread 2001 Flatiron Festival F - Add a radiused fretboard? in General Mandolin Discussions

I own a Flatiron Festival 2001 also, and I find the fretboard comfortable. I did lower the bridge a bit for my own taste after I received it and...

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Nov-10-2018, 6:42pm

lflngpicker replied to a thread NMD Jbovier Tradition in General Mandolin Discussions

Jeff builds a great mandolin and does an amazing set up! Enjoy!

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Nov-10-2018, 6:35pm

lflngpicker replied to a thread "New" KM-DAWG in General Mandolin Discussions

Congratulations! What a find!

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Nov-10-2018, 12:40am

Charlie Bernstein replied to a thread What's going on at TDPRI? in General Mandolin Discussions

No, it was down. It's up and running again. Whew! And today it's celebrating its eighteenth birthday. The beat goes on!

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Nov-09-2018, 3:59pm

Charlie Bernstein started a thread What's going on at TDPRI? in General Mandolin Discussions

The tdpri.com Telecaster forum has been shut down for over a day (or maybe it just seems like it), and I'm going through severe withdrawal. Anyone...

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Nov-07-2018, 10:04pm

Charlie Bernstein replied to a thread Mute Pedal Switch? in General Mandolin Discussions

You can find a good used AB switch for $30 or $40 - about the same as a used mute pedal. An AB pedal will do the same thing a mute switch does, and...

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Nov-07-2018, 4:17pm

Charlie Bernstein replied to a thread Not much of a mando culture in my area in General Mandolin Discussions

Guitar culture is, of course, universal. Here in Maine, the second most popular traditional stringed instrument is the fiddle - Celtic, Franco,...

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Nov-05-2018, 12:46pm

lflngpicker replied to a thread Collings MT with New McClung in Equipment

Hi Caleb, Yeah, that is my Deluxe Lone Star Strat with the Texas Specials in the bridge and mid, and the SD Pearly Gates in the bridge. Good to hear...

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Nov-04-2018, 9:58am

Charlie Bernstein replied to a thread Needing advice about oval-hole mandolins and bandolims in General Mandolin Discussions

The sounds of online recordings tell me nothing. I really have to play an instrument myself to know whether I'll like the sound - and, of course, the...

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Nov-02-2018, 5:58pm

lflngpicker commented on blog entry Life with a Mandolin in lflngpicker

True Mark! MAS is persisting!! Also, I would love to sing and pick with you, as well. I am trying so hard to be strong and hold on to the Flatiron...

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Nov-02-2018, 5:37pm

lflngpicker created a blog entry Life with a Mandolin in lflngpicker

I have so many wonderful contacts and friends that I associate with here on the Mandolin Cafe! Thank you Scott and to all for making this platform...

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Nov-02-2018, 5:07pm

lflngpicker replied to a thread Collings MT with New McClung in Equipment

Hi Rob, I love those honey amber gloss top versions! Thanks for responding, friend! BTW, this Collings MT sounds so great and has such nice...

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Nov-02-2018, 2:02pm

lflngpicker started a thread Collings MT with New McClung in Equipment

I thought I would share my Collings MT (wide nut, gloss top, white binding) with the McClung Armrest Doug customized for me. I also have a Lakota...

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Oct-26-2018, 12:10pm

lflngpicker replied to a thread Take A Hint? in General Mandolin Discussions

Mike, My journey is similar to yours in that I spent my life as a performer and songwriter, playing acoustic guitar accompaniment-- both flat picking...

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Oct-22-2018, 3:47pm

lflngpicker replied to a thread NMD, Silverangel Econo A in General Mandolin Discussions

Congrats Soliver and Rashi63! Both are so nice. Enjoy in good health!

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Oct-22-2018, 3:43pm

lflngpicker replied to a thread Bill Monroe's mandolin played once again - now with video in General Mandolin Discussions

I appreciate you sharing this story about your own influences which have been a blessing to all of us because of the Cafe. I see what you mean. ...

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