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Jan-20-2021, 8:50pm

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

Solo version of Liberty for our Facebook page. Northfield NF5S is really developing a nice voice. Happy inauguration day!

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Jan-20-2021, 8:44pm

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

Sounds beautiful Frankdolin

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Jan-20-2021, 11:13am

Chuck Leyda replied to a thread Help: Looking To Buy My First Mandolin in General Mandolin Discussions

Wait wait! Dig this: https://themusicemporium.com/products/collings-mt2-sunburst-used-2007 https://www.mandolincafe.com/ads/165397#165397 IMO...

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Jan-20-2021, 11:05am

Chuck Leyda replied to a thread Help: Looking To Buy My First Mandolin in General Mandolin Discussions

That 2012 MT has a lot of upgrades. Gloss top, Ivoriod binding, wide nut, and Waverly tuners. That's about as upgraded of an MT as you could get...

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Jan-19-2021, 9:59am

Chuck Leyda replied to a thread Advice needed for complement to my Weber Gallatin F Mandolin in General Mandolin Discussions

Well there's no right or wrong way to expand your mando collection. The heart wants what it wants :). But here we are all in some form of...

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Jan-18-2021, 3:04pm

Chuck Leyda replied to a thread Dubova tenor guitar in Tenor Guitars

That's beautiful! Let's hear it :)

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Jan-18-2021, 2:58pm

Chuck Leyda replied to a thread Help: Looking To Buy My First Mandolin in General Mandolin Discussions

It's probably worth researching whether you want a flat top or a carved top and an oval or F hole. There are always subtle differences between...

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Jan-18-2021, 12:55pm

Chuck Leyda replied to a thread String preferences for Collings MTO oval mandolins? in Equipment

I'll look at the Monels. Right now I have Mangan bluegrass phosphor bronze on my MT2-0. I think they sound fine but I can't really tell the...

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Jan-17-2021, 7:41pm

Chuck Leyda replied to a thread Apollo Picks ! in Equipment

It's cheaper than buying new mandolins.

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Jan-17-2021, 11:46am

Chuck Leyda replied to a thread Apollo Picks ! in Equipment

I have 2 on the way!

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Jan-17-2021, 10:01am

Chuck Leyda replied to a thread String preferences for Collings MTO oval mandolins? in Equipment

Has anyone tried the D'Addario nickel bronze on the MTO? I have a spare set but not quite time for a string change yet.

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Jan-17-2021, 8:42am

Chuck Leyda replied to a thread Nyberg Flattop Mandolin Build Thread in Videos, Pictures & Sound Files

Looking good. I think Cedar and walnut will be a nice combination. I really like wood bindings!

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Jan-16-2021, 11:21am

Chuck Leyda replied to a thread Trillium longscale mandola demo in CBOM

Thanks TM. It's a beautiful versatile instrument! I'm pretty bad at keeping mandolin family instruments but this one stays :)

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Jan-16-2021, 8:38am

Chuck Leyda replied to a thread Mandolin armrests - Yes, No, Type? in General Mandolin Discussions

It really depends on how you hold the mandolin. If you steady the mando with your forearm you might find it's more comfortable to have an armrest. ...

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Jan-15-2021, 1:40pm

Chuck Leyda replied to a thread Trillium longscale mandola demo in CBOM

Thanks Jim It's a really nice hybrid instrument. Great for accompaniment, solo chord melody (drone sort of stuff), and small enough scale to play...

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Jan-11-2021, 1:19am

Chuck Leyda started a thread Any experience with Anthology Gear cases? in Equipment

Expensive but they look pretty nice. Says it fits a uke or small bodied mandolin but no dimensions on the site. Anyone have any experience with...

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Jan-08-2021, 12:24pm

Chuck Leyda replied to a thread Speed of bluegrass... is it just me? in General Mandolin Discussions

Good conversation! I think you can find the kind of BG you want to listen to and to play. It's all out there. I guess I would add that a set...

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Jan-04-2021, 10:47am

Chuck Leyda replied to a thread ? about Dunlop Primetone picks... in Equipment

The grippy vs non-grippy are really different animals. They produce very different sounds. 1.3-1.5 would all be considered moderately heavy picks. ...

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Jan-03-2021, 7:49pm

lflngpicker replied to a thread Speed of bluegrass... is it just me? in General Mandolin Discussions

Well put, Charley!

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Jan-03-2021, 7:48pm

lflngpicker replied to a thread Nate Lee with his Pava F5 in Bluegrass Unlimited in General Mandolin Discussions

Thanks for pointing that out, Charley! :)

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