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lflngpicker replied to a thread New Mandolin Day - Ellis in General Mandolin Discussions

My dream— now she’s gone! Seriously, congrats!

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Dec-11-2019, 6:24pm

soliver replied to a thread Picked up this nice Boeh mandolin in Videos, Pictures & Sound Files

Congrats! It sounds great!

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Dec-11-2019, 12:26pm

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, 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, 10:21am

soliver replied to a thread Octave mandolin by Thijs van der Harst in Videos, Pictures & Sound Files

Very nice! It has a lovely sound for sure. And the is quite a herd of instruments you have there!

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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, 8:51am

soliver replied to a thread Just to put myself on notice for some accountability... in General Mandolin Discussions

Hey Alan! What a great way to get encouraged! But not only do you have to do your part of committing to practice, you have to make sure to share how...

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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-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-03-2019, 12:57pm

soliver replied to a thread Classical Guitar to Tenor conversion questions in Builders and Repair

Glued the bridge on and strung it up yesterday. ... All done! Its very resonant, dark and warm. Being used to Mando's it feels way too big,...

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Dec-03-2019, 11:46am

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

To begin the season: Church band from this past Sunday PS: I'm the bald one in the back playing the instrument that you can't hear :))

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Nov-30-2019, 8:14am

soliver replied to a thread Classical Guitar to Tenor conversion questions in Builders and Repair

I've worked out intonation using a trick I saw online (clamping on a temporary tailpiece) and started finishing... excited to see how it turns out! ...

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Nov-29-2019, 6:52pm

soliver replied to a thread Random mandolin sightings in General Mandolin Discussions

Was chatting with some coworkers recently about the new Disney Plus Starwars series called "The Mandolorian" and one of them just texted me this:

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Nov-27-2019, 9:40am

soliver replied to a thread Classical Guitar to Tenor conversion questions in Builders and Repair

So I finished a little side project making a counter top for my in-laws and got back to the CTG (Classical Tenor Guitar) yesterday and so far I've: ...

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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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Nov-26-2019, 11:05am

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

Hi My Friend, Gelsenbury! You are too kind. Bless you, Lflngpicker

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Nov-23-2019, 1:14pm

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

I played it on my Martin 000-28, though I wrote it on my Collings MT. This is a rough cut of my song, "Vader Tavern." This is a true story. (Note:...

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Nov-22-2019, 2:18pm

soliver replied to a thread Opinion on nickel vs. gold aesthetics in General Mandolin Discussions

My preference used to be Nickel, but on a whim I had Ken put Gold stuff on my Silverangel and now I'm leaning more that direction than Nickel. For...

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Nov-21-2019, 9:56am

lflngpicker replied to a thread The Traveling Pick Sampler - Anyone Interested? in General Mandolin Discussions

Hey there! Glad to see you back at the mandolin, my friend!

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Nov-20-2019, 10:39pm

soliver started a thread NMC, but WOW! in Videos, Pictures & Sound Files

Stumbled across this on YT and was duly impressed! What an impressive performer

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Nov-19-2019, 9:30pm

lflngpicker replied to a discussion Raindrops keep fallin' on my Head in group The Song-A-Week Social Group

Simon DS, A wise recommendation to all of us :).

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Nov-19-2019, 9:12pm

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

I have been collecting their records and found, unlike Olddantucker (BTW-- a great song by that name/title was written and recorded by Chuck Girard),...

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Nov-18-2019, 4:14pm

lflngpicker replied to a discussion Raindrops keep fallin' on my Head in group The Song-A-Week Social Group

What a reward to participate! I didn't understand what this group was for-- I thought it was a songwriting thing. Now, I get that it is songs to...

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Nov-17-2019, 8:43am

Paul Busman replied to a thread Forgive me....for I have sinned..... in General Mandolin Discussions

Depending on what kind of music you want to play, a tenor banjo can be a great instrument, with a fairly easy transition from mando. Variety is good....

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Nov-17-2019, 8:18am

soliver replied to a thread A Pointless Repair in Builders and Repair

Wow, I feel dumb!... I read through this thread and thought to myself "why is this repair pointless?... is it because it keeps breaking?" HA!... what...

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