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Yesterday, 9:31am

fatt-dad replied to a thread A-style strap safety in General Mandolin Discussions

to the OP: it's what I've done for decades. f-d

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Yesterday, 9:26am

fatt-dad replied to a thread Vintage Geib case too short! in Equipment

for a mando-banjo? f-d

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Jan-17-2019, 2:47pm

lflngpicker replied to a thread Mandolin Orange on Live from Here in General Mandolin Discussions

Evan, I agree on the Sullivan A comment. I really liked the woody tone of the Sullivan with Andrew playing it with their material. The Gilchrist is...

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Jan-17-2019, 2:43pm

lflngpicker replied to a thread Mandolin Orange on Live from Here in General Mandolin Discussions

Hi Steve! Thanks for posting. I am a big fan and planned to listen but was tied up during that time slot. This is a big help!

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Jan-17-2019, 2:38pm

lflngpicker replied to a thread Collings in General Mandolin Discussions

I love my MT. It has a gloss top and glossy headstock, with white binding and a wide nut. So comfortable to play! Not an MT2, but I love the tone...

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Jan-16-2019, 6:06pm

fatt-dad replied to a thread Mandolin Advice in Looking for Information About Mandolins

I doubt you'll ever part with your Big Muddy. I think flat-tops are just great to have! Well done! f-d

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Jan-16-2019, 9:16am

lflngpicker replied to a thread Opinions on the Dobro Ampliphonic Mandolin in Looking for Information About Mandolins

Just wanted to add, Don Young, the founder of the 2nd iteration of National Reso-phonic Guitars, designed the RM-1 and developed those mandolins. He...

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Jan-16-2019, 8:06am

lflngpicker replied to a thread Post A Picture Of Yourself in Videos, Pictures & Sound Files

That guitar is a hoss! Thanks for posting. :)

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Jan-14-2019, 11:28pm

Caleb replied to a thread Kentucky km505 in Looking for Information About Mandolins

The Kentucky will likely have a more traditional sound, where the Eastman will likely sound more modern. Both are great instruments though.

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Jan-14-2019, 2:45pm

fatt-dad replied to a thread Gig bags: The Good and Bad in Equipment

the Superior gig bag is the perfect case cover for my Flatiron 1N's 5-latch case. That way, I use it as a case cover when travelling and when I get...

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Jan-14-2019, 2:32pm

fatt-dad replied to a thread Bach Inventions in Classical, Italian, Medieval, Renaissance

https://soundcloud.com/user-438797001/two-part-invention-no-3 If all goes well, this is a link to us doing Invention #3. f-d

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Jan-14-2019, 1:03pm

fatt-dad replied to a thread Bach Inventions in Classical, Italian, Medieval, Renaissance

My guitar buddy and I have worked up a half-dozen or so. To use the written key; however, takes a capo for my skill level! f-d

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Jan-14-2019, 10:57am

Caleb replied to a thread Trying again in General Mandolin Discussions

Very cool guitar, but I can think of a lot of other uses for $8k.

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Jan-13-2019, 2:35pm

Caleb replied to a thread Trying again in General Mandolin Discussions

Have you seen what these folks are making? https://lamehorse.net/ This one in particular grabs me: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2R0QLETUIxg

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Jan-09-2019, 9:52am

Caleb replied to a thread Best Online Sites For Learning in General Mandolin Discussions

YouTube. And it’s free. :)

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Jan-08-2019, 4:56pm

fatt-dad replied to a thread The inferior mandolin in General Mandolin Discussions

. . . and they like to travel! f-d

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Jan-08-2019, 4:50pm

fatt-dad replied to a thread MAS or not in General Mandolin Discussions

you should. But. . . Your ears and fingers are calibrated to your current instrument. You may find mandolins that are set up better (you'll...

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Jan-08-2019, 10:12am

JEStanek commented on article Changing Channels with Ashley Broder in Interviews

Great interview and wonderful music to explore.

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Jan-07-2019, 12:16pm

Caleb replied to a thread Go Deeper, Not Wider in General Mandolin Discussions

This is a mindset I’ve been trying to adopt for the past couple years. I just found that life was filled with too much information without the means...

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Jan-07-2019, 9:00am

JEStanek replied to a thread The inferior mandolin in General Mandolin Discussions

Gear envy and equating gear with your talent level is a real trap. We see this in music and I see it in the photography world as well. Some folks...

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Jan-07-2019, 8:23am

Caleb replied to a thread The inferior mandolin in General Mandolin Discussions

I used to play sometimes with an upright bass player. Once I asked him about his bass: what kind it was and how long he’d had it. He said he’d had...

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Jan-06-2019, 12:41pm

Caleb replied to a thread The inferior mandolin in General Mandolin Discussions

Back when I was 18 and started playing guitar, all I wanted was one that had "Takamine" on the headstock. No idea why but this was my goal. I got...

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Jan-05-2019, 9:23am

Caleb replied to a thread Trying again in General Mandolin Discussions

Allen, not mandolin-related at all, but I’ve always appreciated your excellent use of grammar and punctuation here. Hardly anyone uses a semicolon...

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Jan-04-2019, 12:47pm

lflngpicker replied to a thread Should I upgrade to a better instrument in General Mandolin Discussions

I agree with most everything above, from the recommendations to get a great set up, to the importance of technique and practice, and finally, that an...

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Jan-04-2019, 10:59am

Caleb replied to a thread Thomastiks on a Collings MT? in Equipment

I play mostly folk styles, no BG at all. I used to use DR11s on my old Eastman, but they don’t work well on the Collings.

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Jan-03-2019, 2:47pm

fatt-dad replied to a thread Should I upgrade to a better instrument in General Mandolin Discussions

get it set up. You don't need a better instrument - you want a different instrument. We all (typically) want more! I know for a FACT, buying...

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Jan-02-2019, 1:24pm

JEStanek replied to a thread Shostakovich: Praeludium for two octave mandolins & tenor guitar in Classical, Italian, Medieval, Renaissance

Very nice.

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Dec-29-2018, 11:09pm

lflngpicker replied to a thread NMD Elkhorn A-5 Deluxe in General Mandolin Discussions

Congrats Rob-- play on brutha!

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Dec-29-2018, 7:23pm

Caleb replied to a thread Thomastiks on a Collings MT? in Equipment

I’m pretty unclear on which set to buy now. :grin:

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