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Yesterday, 9:39pm

V70416 replied to a thread Keep Rigel or learn on different instrument? in General Mandolin Discussions

It's not that a thick/wide neck is not playable for some(like me);but,it really does hold me back from any kind of enjoyment on the mandolin. Had...

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Yesterday, 8:03pm

V70416 replied to a thread Roadie-2 Tuner and Winder in Equipment

A tuner and a winder!? All it needs is a pick,a wire cutter,and a polishing cloth. Then I might consider it.

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Yesterday, 7:57pm

V70416 replied to a thread Changed back to nickel-silver frets in General Mandolin Discussions

Skepticism is good.

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Yesterday, 6:43pm

V70416 replied to a thread Changed back to nickel-silver frets in General Mandolin Discussions

Excellent set-ups and fretwork are a wonderful thing. Support your favorite luthier/repair-guy/person! I've never even played a Mando with EVO...

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Yesterday, 6:22pm

V70416 replied to a thread D'Addario picks? in Equipment

Still waiting for my D'Addario Thile pick from Sweetwater. Anybody else get one recently. Like in the last month or so?

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May-26-2020, 1:21pm

V70416 replied to a thread Land's End. Tim O'Brien cover with free notation in Videos, Pictures & Sound Files

Been playing this tune for years. I guess I always thought Tim O' wrote it. Wrong! But from listening to the more traditional playing of it(more...

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May-24-2020, 12:07pm

V70416 replied to a thread Gender and age distribution of mando players in General Mandolin Discussions

"Baseball is 90% mental. The other half is physical." Yogi Berra

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May-24-2020, 11:50am

V70416 replied to a thread D'Addario Monel sets in Equipment

Currently have the Mangan Monel custom mediums on my Derrington F5. My favorite strings on that Mando. Those strings and a full-contact bridge are a...

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May-24-2020, 11:20am

V70416 replied to a thread My New A-Style Pomeroy... in Equipment

Tobey,thanks for posting to the Cafe. Certainly inspirational. Don't we all,highly,value that precious commodity. Inspiration! Seems pretty clear...

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May-23-2020, 5:32pm

V70416 replied to a thread Kimble two point reviews? in General Mandolin Discussions

I have been fortunate enough to have played several Kimble mandolins. A's and F-styles.I wanted to buy each one. Alas,pecuniary obstacles could not...

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May-23-2020, 10:13am

V70416 replied to a thread Well this isn’t good.. in General Mandolin Discussions

I had the bridge-feet indentations on my F5. Got full-contact bridge. End of problem; and,helped my plains sing better. I think John Reischman...

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May-23-2020, 10:05am

V70416 replied to a thread Just for fun and interest - favourite acoustic tones in General Mandolin Discussions

Guitar:Django,Tony Rice,Molly Tuttle,Billy Strings,Tommy Emmanuel off the top. Love the tone those gypsy jazz players get. Mandolin: The...

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May-19-2020, 5:53pm

V70416 replied to a thread D'Addario's new Chris Thile signature mandolin pick in Equipment

I know it's just another casein pick. Probably not any better than a Primetone. Still want one. Looking forward to not liking it.

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May-19-2020, 7:49am

V70416 replied to a thread D'Addario's new Chris Thile signature mandolin pick in Equipment

Link did't twerk for me.

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May-18-2020, 1:59pm

V70416 commented on article The Charlie Derrington Interview in Interviews

Back before Charlie worked for Gibson when he had his own repair shop, he did some work on two Gilchrists I had then. He was interested in those...

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May-18-2020, 1:13pm

V70416 replied to a thread D'Addario's new Chris Thile signature mandolin pick in Equipment

Sweetwater emailed me that they are "waiting on an ETA from the manufacturer..." They said they are on order but not sure if the order has been...

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May-17-2020, 10:03am

V70416 replied to a thread New Frets! in General Mandolin Discussions

I agree with tree. Can't appreciate it if ya don't use it. Makes me really want to play a Hamlett with skinnier frets at the dusty end. Heck...

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May-17-2020, 9:45am

V70416 replied to a thread Wireless in-ear monitors in Equipment

DH,your band motto reminded me of the joke about the hard-working band that won big on the lotto. When asked what they were going to do now they...

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May-17-2020, 9:26am

V70416 replied to a thread Why do you like the picks you like? in Equipment

"The player makes more difference than the pick." Indeed. Think it was Frank Wakefield that said he used picks"round as quarters". ...

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May-16-2020, 12:13pm

V70416 replied to a thread Beginner getting into Bluegrass in General Mandolin Discussions

I learned a heap of tunes from Butch Baldasarri's music and instructionals. (Not just bluegrass.) He's one of the very brightest mandolin stars...

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May-16-2020, 11:12am

V70416 replied to a thread D'Addario's new Chris Thile signature mandolin pick in Equipment

Ordered the D'Addario Thile pick from Sweetwater a couple weeks back. Still waiting. Anybody know the availability status of these. Waiting to...

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May-15-2020, 1:44pm

V70416 replied to a thread New Frets! in General Mandolin Discussions

It's amazing what a nice new set of polished frets will do for your old mandolin. Years ago I had Don MacRostie replace the fingerboard on my A-1...

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May-15-2020, 1:37pm

V70416 replied to a thread Some new backing tracks in General Mandolin Discussions

flatpickle,thank you for the slower tempos and the great recordings. I had a blast playing along on Mando today("Cuckoos Nest","Big Sciota")I even...

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May-15-2020, 11:09am

V70416 replied to a thread I sure miss my Collings in General Mandolin Discussions

I miss all the mandos I sold. Especially the Nugget #223. But I certainly understand that "you do whatcha gotta do". I want to play a...

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May-14-2020, 11:08am

V70416 replied to a thread Why do you like the picks you like? in Equipment

I agree with what Jim Garber says. It's a personal journey(mine has been ongoing for about 30 years). Quite subjective. So many variables. Over...

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May-14-2020, 10:45am

V70416 replied to a thread Coated like uncoated choices in Equipment

In regards to "like the sound of" coated vs. uncoated,and long-lasting or extra life/less string changes,all these traits tend to point to D'Addario...

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May-08-2020, 10:15am

V70416 replied to a thread Mandolin strings in Equipment

Good advice has already been given. My remarks are made with F-hole archtop acoustic mandolins in mind. Having spent no small amount of time...

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May-07-2020, 11:40am

V70416 replied to a thread D'Addario picks? in Equipment

UsuallyPickin,did you get your Daddario Thile picks yet? I ordered one a while back. Haven't heard anything about delivery time yet. I think they...

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May-07-2020, 11:20am

V70416 replied to a thread Shaping and Reshaping Picks in Equipment

When my long-haired Weiner dog was a puppy she chewed up my only BC pick pretty bad. Teeth like needles. I just sent it back to Mr.Goins at BC. He...

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May-06-2020, 12:03pm

V70416 replied to a thread The Hollies - Look Through Any Window in General Mandolin Discussions

Graham Nash is on the far left playing the acoustic guitar. Check out those Beatle-boots(Winklepickers)! Yep he looked young then(50 years ago!?)...

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