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Today, 12:56pm

lflngpicker replied to a thread Replacement Tuning Machines in Equipment

I replaced my original machines on my 1912 Gibson A1 with Golden Age and I find no issue with tuning and adjusting tuning to pitch. They have very...

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Today, 6:08am

Charlie Bernstein replied to a thread We don't need no steenking flat picks! in General Mandolin Discussions

Wow! Can't top that with a cherry!

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Yesterday, 9:42am

lflngpicker replied to a thread Dreaming of a Great A5 under $6000 in Looking for Information About Mandolins

John, This is spot on, but also good writing! I am enjoying and grinning! :grin: I did decide not to go this route as I started with a dream and then...

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May-26-2020, 8:49pm

Charlie Bernstein replied to a thread We don't need no steenking flat picks! in General Mandolin Discussions

Well, three picks instead of one did give him an unfair advantage . . . .

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May-26-2020, 7:26pm

lflngpicker replied to a thread Dreaming of a Great A5 under $6000 in Looking for Information About Mandolins

You make a beautiful mandolin Robb! Wow, they are impressive. Thank you for sending me to your website.

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May-26-2020, 7:20pm

lflngpicker replied to a thread Dreaming of a Great A5 under $6000 in Looking for Information About Mandolins

I have heard really great things about the Givens mandolins, Dave. No wonder you are glad to have them!

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May-26-2020, 6:53pm

lflngpicker replied to a thread Dreaming of a Great A5 under $6000 in Looking for Information About Mandolins

Hi Dave, Have knowledge of Stiver, but have never played one. The Macica sounds like an interesting idea!

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May-26-2020, 6:51pm

lflngpicker replied to a thread Dreaming of a Great A5 under $6000 in Looking for Information About Mandolins

I would have to agree Chuck! That's a very nice looking instrument and Pava has a tremendous rep. Thanks,

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May-26-2020, 2:45pm

Charlie Bernstein replied to a thread We don't need no steenking flat picks! in General Mandolin Discussions

Thanks for the green light. Glad to have someone watching my Bach!

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May-26-2020, 1:14pm

Charlie Bernstein replied to a thread We don't need no steenking flat picks! in General Mandolin Discussions

Nice vid! Always wanted to see someone play a bowlback.

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May-26-2020, 8:22am

Charlie Bernstein replied to a thread We don't need no steenking flat picks! in General Mandolin Discussions

My subjective opinion: lots better! My more balanced guitar-versus-mando estimation: Playing guitar, the tone differences between flat picks,...

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May-26-2020, 8:05am

Charlie Bernstein replied to a thread We don't need no steenking flat picks! in General Mandolin Discussions

Great guitarist! Didn't know he played mando, too. Good to know. Thanks!

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May-26-2020, 6:35am

lflngpicker replied to a thread Dreaming of a Great A5 under $6000 in Looking for Information About Mandolins

This thread is giving insight into the best A5 instruments out there, a real education. The other thing I am gaining is awareness of who loves the...

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May-26-2020, 6:27am

lflngpicker replied to a thread Dreaming of a Great A5 under $6000 in Looking for Information About Mandolins

What a beautiful collection! Oh my!

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May-25-2020, 3:54pm

lflngpicker replied to a thread Dreaming of a Great A5 under $6000 in Looking for Information About Mandolins

Will do, Glassweb!

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May-25-2020, 3:51pm

Charlie Bernstein started a thread We don't need no steenking flat picks! in General Mandolin Discussions

Maybe five years ago, after forty-five years playing guitar, I bought a $50 mando on a whim. Turned out they're a blast. On my fourth now. BUT...

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May-25-2020, 2:06pm

lflngpicker replied to a thread Dreaming of a Great A5 under $6000 in Looking for Information About Mandolins

I appreciate your thoughts on this, Pat and Luna! Thank you.

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May-25-2020, 12:44pm

lflngpicker replied to a thread Dreaming of a Great A5 under $6000 in Looking for Information About Mandolins

Great idea, Charley! Thank you.

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May-25-2020, 11:56am

lflngpicker started a thread Dreaming of a Great A5 under $6000 in Looking for Information About Mandolins

Just having a Holiday morning waking dream as I sit in my recliner: I am interested in comparing Ellis A5, Pavo Pro A5, Kelly A5, and Collings MT2. I...

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May-23-2020, 6:46pm

lflngpicker replied to a thread D'Addario Monel sets in Equipment

Monels are wonderful on my MT and the D’Addario’s are excellent. I have wanted to try the Mangan’s for a while! Dan

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May-23-2020, 6:43pm

lflngpicker replied to a thread Drop-in replacements? MD-515, El Rey in Equipment

Good to know Mike. You never know when an MD515 might show up used for a great price. A very nice hand-carved mandolin, but a tuning machine...

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May-23-2020, 6:38pm

lflngpicker replied to a thread My New A-Style Pomeroy... in Equipment

Pomeroy is a great mandolin! May it perform well for you for many years to come!

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May-23-2020, 6:29pm

lflngpicker replied to a thread I sure miss my Collings in General Mandolin Discussions

Mark, I really understand what you’re saying. When you sell an instrument you love, it can feel like part of yourself is missing. You have to...

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May-19-2020, 8:23pm

Charlie Bernstein replied to a thread One Mandolin - forever... in General Mandolin Discussions

I'm right on the verge of selling one, keeping the other, and never buying another. Not rushing to judgement. But it's appealing.

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May-15-2020, 3:55pm

lflngpicker replied to a thread Are People Buying Less Mandolins Now? in General Mandolin Discussions

If I wanted one, and had extra cash I would right now. :mandosmiley: During this Covid 19 period I made a modest purchase of an Eastman Octave...

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May-14-2020, 1:34pm

Charlie Bernstein replied to a thread The beagle has landed in General Mandolin Discussions

I'd been looking for a few years, too. I spotted this one either here or at Reverb, can't remember. Talked the guy down to what I had to spend. The...

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May-14-2020, 8:28am

Charlie Bernstein replied to a thread The beagle has landed in General Mandolin Discussions

Ugh. Last year I bought a Zoom digital camcorder that got good reviews, hated it, returned it. I doubt I'll ever go down that road again. And so...

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May-13-2020, 8:42pm

Charlie Bernstein replied to a thread The beagle has landed in General Mandolin Discussions

Yep, I've been banging away. The neck is shorter than my other mando's, and it turns out that makes it easier to go up the neck because now my left...

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May-13-2020, 5:43pm

Charlie Bernstein started a thread The beagle has landed in General Mandolin Discussions

Bought a basket case Gibson Junior snakehead last fall. Refinished it and had my local gear whisperer add hardware and some frets. Folks here...

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May-09-2020, 6:03pm

lflngpicker replied to a thread Gibson A Oval Tuning Machines in Equipment

Hi Russ and All, I took a while to get back to this project. I did buy the Golden Age tuners from Stew-Mac and they fit perfectly on the best...

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