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Today, 5:14am

Medley12 replied to a thread Mandolin flagship song? in General Mandolin Discussions

Yankees1 I definitely agree about OBS on the fiddle, no doubt. Zach, that’s awesome. Still laughing.

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Today, 3:36am

Medley12 replied to a thread Mandolin flagship song? in General Mandolin Discussions

That’s funny stuff. I’ll admit, it’s on my “to learn list” but never would have thought it would be “the mandolin song” Look very forward to...

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Today, 1:12am

Medley12 started a thread Mandolin flagship song? in General Mandolin Discussions

I came from the banjo world (yes, I closed the door behind me lol) specifically the Scruggs style. In my experience, if you played the banjo, it...

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Today, 12:22am

Medley12 started a thread Best use of bulk time? in Theory, Technique, Tips and Tricks

I started playing mandolin a little over a month ago, and I am pretty excited about where I am at. Hoping to keep the train moving... I recently...

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Yesterday, 1:52pm

DougC replied to a thread The Joy of an OM in CBOM

I'd like peoples opinions on OM body types. Actually the neck of the instrument. I have a Pono short scale OM and it really feels like a small...

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Jan-12-2021, 8:54pm

standing.wav replied to a thread The Joy of an OM in CBOM

I've been curious about octaves for a while now. I play mostly classical/baroque, and I would love to try out some cello transcriptions on an octave....

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Jan-12-2021, 2:17am

Medley12 replied to a thread Apollo Picks ! in Equipment

Hey Yankees1, the “b” shape would be my choice. Curious, how the “b” 1.25 mm sound compares to something like the Golden Gate round?

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Jan-11-2021, 9:53pm

Medley12 replied to a thread ? about Dunlop Primetone picks... in Equipment

Good for you, NDO. You’ll have to let us know your thoughts after trying them out.

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Jan-11-2021, 10:33am

Medley12 replied to a thread Light or Medium strings? in Equipment

I will! Thanks, having a blast with picks right now..lol.

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Jan-11-2021, 12:26am

Medley12 replied to a thread ? about Dunlop Primetone picks... in Equipment

Yes, I haven’t played with a BC, but the Primetone has been delivering me a tone and playability superior to many other picks that I have tried.......

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Jan-11-2021, 12:21am

Medley12 replied to a thread Light or Medium strings? in Equipment

Wow Sblock, thanks. I had to read that a few times but I feel like I learned a few things from it. UsuallyPickin- ya, I am a soloist, don’t need...

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Jan-10-2021, 4:02pm

Medley12 replied to a thread Down Up help in Theory, Technique, Tips and Tricks

Thanks everybody, I really appreciate it. Wow Carl, 2 years of fixing. That’s what I was kind of afraid of, and gave me incentive to stop, back up...

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Jan-10-2021, 3:06am

Medley12 replied to a thread Light or Medium strings? in Equipment

I have an Eastman 314 oval hole coming, and I know they come with medium strings. I’m wondering if I might get along fine with light, since I...

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Jan-10-2021, 2:09am

Medley12 started a thread Down Up help in Theory, Technique, Tips and Tricks

Been teaching myself, using books and dvds, since early December. I caught myself last night using upstrokes and downstrokes, but I wasn’t truly...

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Jan-09-2021, 11:45pm

Medley12 started a thread Light or Medium strings? in Equipment

So, what makes you determine if you go with light or medium?

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Jan-09-2021, 7:00am

Medley12 replied to a thread Apollo picks -- another option for you in Equipment

Thank you, Buck. Sorry I was a little distracted earlier That Casein pick just really caught my attention. Now I’ve gone to the website and see all...

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Jan-08-2021, 11:52pm

Medley12 replied to a thread ? about Dunlop Primetone picks... in Equipment

That’s interesting. Because I have that Wegen “mandolin” pick in my sights. I’m thinking I might really like it. I’m still fairly new, but up to...

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Jan-08-2021, 11:45pm

Medley12 replied to a thread Favorite Metronome in Equipment

I actually enjoy practicing with a metronome, and believe it is helping me to advance. I use an app on my phone, called the mandolin companion. Not...

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Jan-08-2021, 4:02pm

Medley12 replied to a thread Apollo picks -- another option for you in Equipment

Where did you find that casein pick?

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Jan-08-2021, 3:09am

Medley12 replied to a thread Apollo picks -- another option for you in Equipment

Keep us posted....

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Jan-07-2021, 12:14pm

DougC replied to a thread Video: The Princess in Celtic, U.K., Nordic, Quebecois, European Folk

A little more fiddle in the mix please. (Maybe raise the mic higher...). Wonderful music. Everyone is right. You are blessed with talented daughters!

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Jan-07-2021, 12:05pm

DougC replied to a thread I Hate Playing Chords in Theory, Technique, Tips and Tricks

I hated chords and probably still do, ha, ha. However the problem was my attitude. And I learned that I am learning, though not as quickly as I'd...

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Jan-07-2021, 1:07am

Medley12 replied to a thread E-mandolin set book in General Mandolin Discussions

Yes Rob, an excellent resource indeed! Many thanks to you....

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Jan-06-2021, 8:50pm

standing.wav replied to a thread ? about Dunlop Primetone picks... in Equipment

I just tried the Wegen Dipper in 1.2 mm, and it's pretty great! I'll probably try it in 1.4 as well. I've also tried all three thicknesses of the...

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Jan-06-2021, 6:18pm

Medley12 replied to a thread ? about Dunlop Primetone picks... in Equipment

Sorry mandroid, buying an Eastman 314 recently was like buying a car to me. So, I guess not all are as fortunate as you..... - - - Updated - - - ...

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Jan-06-2021, 4:02pm

Medley12 replied to a thread ? about Dunlop Primetone picks... in Equipment

Thanks again Standing Wave. I did look into Strings be Mail, and yes in deed, they sell picks individually. Hats off to them. Though it makes...

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Jan-06-2021, 11:42am

DougC replied to a thread J.S. Bach Siciliano in Orchestral, Classical, Italian, Medieval, Renaissance

Very nice. Kuno tell us who made your instruments. And how did you get the trees outside the window to have green leaves in January?:) Jennifer was...

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Jan-05-2021, 11:56pm

Medley12 replied to a thread ? about Dunlop Primetone picks... in Equipment

Thanks for the heads up, I’ll have to look into String by Mail

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Jan-05-2021, 7:33pm

standing.wav replied to a thread ? about Dunlop Primetone picks... in Equipment

No need to buy packs of three. I order individual picks through Strings by Mail. I've tried out a lot of different picks, and every time I try new...

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