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Nov-16-2018, 12:18pm

lflngpicker replied to a thread Daily Dawg in General Mandolin Discussions

Tennessee Waltz-- great version. Thanks for posting!

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Nov-16-2018, 11:08am

fatt-dad replied to a thread "That other instruement" in General Mandolin Discussions

hard to believe Rt. 11 goes right over the top of Natural Bridge! We were up there in the late summer this year. It's just a cool spot. . . ....

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Nov-15-2018, 3:06pm

lflngpicker replied to a thread Best string/mandolin match-ups? in General Mandolin Discussions

Love D'Addario Monels (11-40) on my Collings MT, while good ol' J74's suit me on the Flatiron Festival. I use Martin bronze 10-34's on my Gibson A's...

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Nov-15-2018, 11:30am

lflngpicker replied to a thread Mandolin Orange on WGBH in General Mandolin Discussions

I'm a big fan and have been since my son shared their recordings with me. Wow, they are inspiring! Looks like a Gilchrist?

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Nov-15-2018, 8:49am

JEStanek replied to a thread We Speak no Americano feat. bowlback in Videos, Pictures & Sound Files

https://lyricstranslate.com/en/we-no-speak-americano-we-no-speak-americano.html How can the one How can the one How can the one who loves you...

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Nov-12-2018, 3:03pm

lflngpicker replied to a thread Show your Mando "Gig Rig"! in Equipment

Hi Dan, I think you are on the right track... certainly some reverb, boost or digital delay could be useful. I have a pedal board with an overdrive...

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Nov-12-2018, 11:14am

fatt-dad replied to a thread Rare Gibson mandolin 1911 in Looking for Information About Mandolins

Also, do you have the original case? If the case is in good shape, that helps the value too! I love my old Gibson mandolin! f-d

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Nov-11-2018, 5:27pm

JEStanek replied to a thread Hello from a noob in General Mandolin Discussions

Welcome and enjoy. Jamie

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Nov-10-2018, 6:46pm

lflngpicker replied to a thread 2001 Flatiron Festival F - Add a radiused fretboard? in General Mandolin Discussions

I own a Flatiron Festival 2001 also, and I find the fretboard comfortable. I did lower the bridge a bit for my own taste after I received it and...

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Nov-10-2018, 6:42pm

lflngpicker replied to a thread NMD Jbovier Tradition in General Mandolin Discussions

Jeff builds a great mandolin and does an amazing set up! Enjoy!

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Nov-10-2018, 6:35pm

lflngpicker replied to a thread "New" KM-DAWG in General Mandolin Discussions

Congratulations! What a find!

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Nov-09-2018, 9:46pm

Chris Bowsman replied to a thread Trying out Curt Mangan strings... in Equipment

I'm getting ready to place another order for the Jason Fraley 3 pack (11.5,15,26,40) and a few sets of electric guitar strings. Since pickup up...

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Nov-09-2018, 3:09pm

Chris Bowsman replied to a thread Trying out Curt Mangan strings... in Equipment

Restrung my Eastman guitar & mando with the CM strings (after getting them super quickly!). I can’t believe how quickly they settled, and my E and A...

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Nov-08-2018, 10:35am

JEStanek replied to a thread TOH Weber warranty in Builders and Repair

This is really a conversation to be had with Bruce. The Instruments made with the Weber Logo by TOH are the only ones they should be responsible...

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Nov-07-2018, 4:04pm

Chris Bowsman replied to a thread Small grippy Primetone triangles in Equipment

This is how I pick out mandolins.

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Nov-07-2018, 4:03pm

Chris Bowsman replied to a thread Small grippy Primetone triangles in Equipment

Agreed on all counts. Whenever picks, strings, Tonegards, etc... are discussed, the default response involves the audience not being able to tell the...

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Nov-07-2018, 8:56am

Chris Bowsman replied to a thread Mandolin sounded good in General Mandolin Discussions

This is a really good thread. I get really turned off by the militant purists, so all this talk of Queen and Prince makes me happy. My first...

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Nov-07-2018, 8:40am

JEStanek replied to a thread Sierra "J. S. Bach" Hull in Videos, Pictures & Sound Files

audio dropped on the Cafe but played fine via FB on Chrome for me. That was well played. Jamie

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Nov-07-2018, 8:06am

Chris Bowsman replied to a thread Small grippy Primetone triangles in Equipment

I don’t know if I hear a difference between BC and Primetone, but I certainly feel a difference. My TAD60 goes through the string smoother.

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Nov-06-2018, 9:33am

fatt-dad replied to a thread Was Neil Diamond Right? in General Mandolin Discussions

"On the road to excellence, enjoy mediocrity." That's my mantra from a few years back. It still comforts me! f-d

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Nov-06-2018, 9:31am

fatt-dad replied to a thread Reruns from there in General Mandolin Discussions

I liked your essay. Way to put it out there! I've grown tired of Neil Young too! That said, I do like his work on Buffalo Springfield and CSNY,...

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Nov-05-2018, 9:15pm

Chris Bowsman replied to a thread Mandolin sounded good in General Mandolin Discussions

If you press the issue, they may say “Never mind, I think it sucks.” On the other hand, I’d say they find the sound pleasant, and aren’t...

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Nov-05-2018, 2:11pm

Caleb replied to a thread New Bridge? in Equipment

Not sure but I do know this fellow is a legit tech. I think he just underestimated the task. In the end he did a fantastic job though. I ending up...

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Nov-05-2018, 12:46pm

lflngpicker replied to a thread Collings MT with New McClung in Equipment

Hi Caleb, Yeah, that is my Deluxe Lone Star Strat with the Texas Specials in the bridge and mid, and the SD Pearly Gates in the bridge. Good to hear...

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Nov-05-2018, 10:42am

Caleb replied to a thread New Bridge? in Equipment

The man who installed mine quoted me $40 when I took in the mandolin and he evaluated the job. He stuck with that price, but when I picked up the...

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Nov-04-2018, 7:45pm

Chris Bowsman started a thread Trying out Curt Mangan strings... in Equipment

Just placed an order for the Irv Pearman signature mandolin set and the 12.5-55 acoustic guitar set. I've been curious about Curt's strings for...

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Nov-04-2018, 7:37pm

Chris Bowsman replied to a thread Non-scroll headstocks on F models in General Mandolin Discussions

I like the headstock and non-traditional scroll. Nice looking axe!

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Nov-04-2018, 4:21pm

fatt-dad replied to a thread Sorry, more mando purchase advice being requested. in General Mandolin Discussions

Flatiron has mandolin, mandolin, bouzouki and maybe mandocello sized flat-tops. The bigger ones are north of a grand. The smaller ones are usually...

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Nov-04-2018, 11:03am

Caleb replied to a thread New Bridge? in Equipment

I had an Eastman 505 that already sounded good. With the CA bridge is sounded better, and the full-contact just looked cool. I ended up selling it...

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