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Dec-06-2019, 10:51pm

archerscreek replied to a thread UPS rant in General Mandolin Discussions

Curious. Was this a guaranteed delivery date deal? Every time someone has sent me something with a guaranteed delivery date they held it like that.

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Dec-06-2019, 3:15pm

archerscreek replied to a thread Because of course she is.... in General Mandolin Discussions

Haha. I don't need Spotify to tell me I listen to Clarence White a lot more than anyone else. It's not even close. Even my soon to be 3 year old...

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Dec-05-2019, 10:19am

archerscreek started a discussion Let's go in group Wisconsinites

Holy smokes! It's been over 5 years since anyone posted in this group. I just found it. Hopefully we can resurrect things and "pick" it up.

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Dec-05-2019, 10:10am

archerscreek replied to a discussion New White Mandola - Honey Blonde #18 in group Tyler White Mandolins

Based on the videos of previous builds, I can bet it sounds as sweet as it looks.

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Dec-04-2019, 10:31am

archerscreek replied to a thread New Northfield Model M in General Mandolin Discussions

Looks great. There seem to be so many quality instruments being made out there. This has to be the good ol' days for the mandolin.

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Dec-03-2019, 1:19pm

archerscreek replied to a thread How to play mandolin faster in Theory, Technique, Tips and Tricks

Good video and nice playing. You convinced me. I need a new mandolin to play faster. Haha. But seriously, my left hand is the limiting factor and...

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Dec-01-2019, 9:12pm

archerscreek commented on article Emory Lester Interview in Interviews

Thanks for bumping this thread. If Emory Lester had a dollar for every time I watched him play a Northfield Big Mon on YouTube, he probably could buy...

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Dec-01-2019, 9:42am

archerscreek replied to a thread Gibson Ricky Skaggs Distressed Master Model - My New Mandolin in General Mandolin Discussions

Sweet mandolin. Frankly, I wish the finish on all instruments was weighted more towards maximizing tone than protecting an unplayed appearance. I...

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Nov-30-2019, 11:57am

archerscreek started a thread Sam Bush tuning tips in General Mandolin Discussions

I was searching for info and videos of the Gibson Sam Bush model when I came across this 2012 video. https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=WCibDKzwsTU Sam...

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Nov-29-2019, 1:13pm

archerscreek replied to a thread ISO Recs for Bluegrass Mandolins in the $900-1.2K rang in General Mandolin Discussions

I see more Eastman 300 and 500 series mandolins at bluegrass jams than any other by far. I recently read where the Mandolin Store put in a fall order...

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Nov-28-2019, 3:46pm

archerscreek replied to a thread Chop Melody Style in Theory, Technique, Tips and Tricks

Fantastic. Thanks.

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Nov-28-2019, 3:37pm

archerscreek replied to a thread Import Flatiron Festival vs Eastman MD515 in General Mandolin Discussions

I traded a 16 series Martin guitar for a new Eastman 515 and think it was one of the best music related decisions I ever made. No, it isn't a...

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Nov-27-2019, 12:47pm

archerscreek replied to a thread Natural talent vs practice in General Mandolin Discussions

Listening to the portion about the test for whether playing music alters cellular building blocks (or something like that) which then makes visible...

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Nov-22-2019, 11:37pm

archerscreek replied to a thread Just wanted to say thanks... in General Mandolin Discussions

Haha. Yes, indeed the same thing is happening to me. I lusted out loud for the Black Night Gibson at the Mandolin Store. Gone. Then it was between...

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Nov-22-2019, 9:11pm

archerscreek replied to a thread Natural talent vs practice in General Mandolin Discussions

I've always been very interested in how the brain works. It is an extremely powerful tool. That power can be utilized to our benefit or our...

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Nov-20-2019, 12:10pm

archerscreek replied to a thread Question about Finish Chipping in General Mandolin Discussions

It doesn't look "normal" to me. But I've seen similar stuff happen to guitars that got too dry and needed humidifiers. If the flaws were only in the...

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Nov-19-2019, 1:48pm

archerscreek replied to a thread Sirius Radio Replaced Bluegrass station 62 with 24/7 Dolly Parton in General Mandolin Discussions

Sirius XM. They're a joke. I had recalls on my 2015 F-150. Sirius sent me snail mail saying they'd give me 3 free months as a reward for getting...

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Nov-18-2019, 3:39pm

archerscreek replied to a thread Thank You, Collings in General Mandolin Discussions

Based on what I've read and seen, I'm a fan of their quality, company/history, and customer service. I just wish they brought a wee bit more bass and...

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Nov-16-2019, 8:38am

archerscreek replied to a thread How to choose a good F style mandolin when you are miles from now in General Mandolin Discussions

David Harvey seems like a great guy from the multiple accounts I've read (including yours) and the interviews I've seen. I'm saving up for one of his...

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Nov-15-2019, 2:28pm

archerscreek replied to a thread YouTube policy change, ‘Made for Kids’ in General Mandolin Discussions

That's too funny. Lol. I could appreciate seeing such a warning, though. I've seen a few videos of people showing off their instruments that sounded...

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Nov-15-2019, 2:19pm

archerscreek replied to a thread YouTube policy change, ‘Made for Kids’ in General Mandolin Discussions

YouTube's policy sounds reasonable to me. The creator of a video knows whether they made it for kids or not, teenagers included. These videos are...

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