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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, 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-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-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-05-2019, 11:18am

Chuck Leyda replied to a thread Nickel Wound 2nd course (mandola and bouzouki) in CBOM

A little thread necromancy but I have some new info. I found some .017 phosphor bronze single strings at Strings and Beyond. I'm using them on...

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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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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-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-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-16-2019, 1:35pm

Chuck Leyda replied to a thread Suggestions for Online posting of musical content for payment? in General Mandolin Discussions

Patreon is a good idea. Some folks give lessons but I have a friend who basically puts it up for people who want to support his work as a musician. ...

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