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MontanaMatt replied to a thread Please School Me On Mandolin Strings in General Mandolin Discussions

For my mandolins, the pb strings have a sizzle, or chirping crackle edge to the wound strings. The silks and alternate metals have different...

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Jan-24-2021, 9:53pm

MontanaMatt replied to a thread Please School Me On Mandolin Strings in General Mandolin Discussions

As you journey through the string offerings, I recommend trying GHS silk n steel, and silk n bronze, and the cryogenic pb. All are as unique as the...

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Jan-24-2021, 9:46pm

MontanaMatt replied to a thread Mandolin Cafe Milestones in General Mandolin Discussions

I’ll commemorate my 1k by congratulating you on being an active member of this fun and inspirational group of music lovers. Happy pickin!!! Thanks...

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Jan-24-2021, 9:43pm

MontanaMatt replied to a thread Is there a reason for the fretboard extension without frets ? in General Mandolin Discussions

Just checking, do none others think there might be some acoustic attributes to the Florida?

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Jan-21-2021, 8:08am

MontanaMatt replied to a thread Is there a reason for the fretboard extension without frets ? in General Mandolin Discussions

I think it might impart some overtone properties. When I thump my mando with the “Florida “ I hear a tone. Mine is scooped, where material has been...

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Jan-19-2021, 10:58am

MontanaMatt replied to a thread What's your new fiddle tune? in Old-Time, Roots, Early Country, Cajun, Tex-Mex

Kentucky Mandolin, First Day in Town, Garfield’s Blackberry Blossom, Dusty Miller, Lonesome Fiddle Blues Those are all similar to J Ridge... I...

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Jan-19-2021, 10:49am

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

Perhaps you haven’t seen the Weber armrest yet... Subtle and effective.

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Jan-16-2021, 11:56pm

MontanaMatt replied to a thread 1000 posts! in General Mandolin Discussions

A gratuitous congratulations gets me one post closer to joining the 1k club:popcorn::redface: - - - Updated - - - Ooh dang, I’m close too!

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Jan-16-2021, 9:42pm

MontanaMatt replied to a thread Resetting Expectations on Quality in General Mandolin Discussions

Be careful, when you play a premium mando, you can’t bare to play or hear a basic model. Then the MAS sickness takes over!

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Jan-05-2021, 11:14pm

MontanaMatt replied to a thread What's in your case? in General Mandolin Discussions

I have a Northfield Heirloom (lots of storage) So my list is long! Several different sets of string(cryo Americana GHS, silk n steel, silk n Bronze...

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Jan-05-2021, 10:43pm

MontanaMatt replied to a thread The best scroll video! ASMR for F style fans! in General Mandolin Discussions

Yeah..... I’ve watched it 4 times now, and it continues to be...wow:grin::mandosmiley:

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Jan-04-2021, 10:49am

MontanaMatt replied to a thread Mandolin Mashed Finger Pics in Videos, Pictures & Sound Files

Mine used to be as tough as leather. With the pause on gigs here, I’ve missed about 80 gigs since March ‘20...my family won’t tolerate that amount...

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