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Yesterday, 6:22pm

Chris Bowsman replied to a thread Tailpieces in Equipment

Wow, those are both cool, look more functional than the traditional one, but not "what in the world is that" different. Of the Allen bridges, I...

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Yesterday, 5:41pm

Chris Bowsman started a thread Tailpieces in Equipment

I have a mandolin with a tailpiece hook that's bent fairly severely. It needs replacing, but I've never shopped for tailpieces. Are all the vintage...

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Yesterday, 4:01pm

Chris Bowsman replied to a thread D'Addario Monel sets in Equipment

Just put a set of the Same Bush gauge on my Sparks F. It had EXP75, and I was worried that 3 of the 4 strings being lighter would make it sound...

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Yesterday, 3:25pm

lflngpicker replied to a thread An (incomplete) list of recorded black mandolinists in General Mandolin Discussions

I thought I had his number. Shaun, if you have it shoot me a PM, would ya? Thanks, Dan

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Yesterday, 11:35am

Caleb replied to a thread Favorite A style mandolin? in General Mandolin Discussions

A used Collings MT would be my recommendation. Good luck and best wishes in the search (the fun part!).

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Yesterday, 8:09am

Chris Bowsman replied to a thread Same string question revisited in Equipment

Looks like the EXP line has been replaced by XT. Go to www.daddario.com and take a look, and search on here. There's a few recent threads...

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Jun-04-2020, 8:19pm

lflngpicker replied to a thread An (incomplete) list of recorded black mandolinists in General Mandolin Discussions

Baron, Thank you for this post! Love the mandolin blues of Yank Rachell. My favorite of that genre. Very timely and appreciated thread. Dan

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Jun-04-2020, 8:17pm

lflngpicker replied to a thread An (incomplete) list of recorded black mandolinists in General Mandolin Discussions

I haven’t heard from Nick in quite sometime. Saw him play at the Temecula BG Festival in 2018 and haven’t heard from him. Please let me know if you...

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Jun-04-2020, 9:40am

Chris Bowsman replied to a thread Describe your MAS progression in Equipment

I started in 2016 on the no-name F style in my avatar. A few months later, my family surprised me with an Eastman MD315. I played it for a few years,...

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Jun-04-2020, 9:34am

Chris Bowsman replied to a thread Am I being to Critical on New Mandolin in General Mandolin Discussions

OK, I'll bite... what the heck kind of mandolin was listed over 2 grand, was available for $200, but isn't really a mandolin?

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Jun-03-2020, 5:05pm

lflngpicker replied to a thread Am I being to Critical on New Mandolin in General Mandolin Discussions

That appears to be a finish flaw or scratch. It doesn't look like the wood pattern to me. I think you should request a replacement. I do see the...

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Jun-03-2020, 4:58pm

lflngpicker replied to a thread Dreaming of a Great A5 under $6000 in Looking for Information About Mandolins

I should have listed Northfield to begin with, but obviously there were many great makers I left off the list, and that was unintended in some cases....

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Jun-03-2020, 4:55pm

lflngpicker replied to a thread Ellis, Pava, or Collings MT2 in Equipment

Yes, Pat, we do attached to them! :mandosmiley:

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Jun-03-2020, 1:55pm

lflngpicker replied to a thread Dreaming of a Great A5 under $6000 in Looking for Information About Mandolins

Gorgeous!

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Jun-02-2020, 9:31pm

JEStanek replied to a thread Big Mandolin With Banjo Tuning in Builders and Repair

Please check your link. Getting a cannot find error (404). Jamie

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Jun-02-2020, 5:48pm

lflngpicker replied to a thread Dreaming of a Great A5 under $6000 in Looking for Information About Mandolins

You have posed some very good questions and I think a good argument to support them. A thought provoking post, indeed. Thank you.

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Jun-02-2020, 5:41pm

lflngpicker replied to a thread Sorensen Tone in Videos, Pictures & Sound Files

Steve, What a wonderful mandolin! Great playing by Chip, too! Thanks for posting!

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Jun-02-2020, 12:42pm

lflngpicker replied to a thread Ellis, Pava, or Collings MT2 in Equipment

I am late to this party, but wanted to add my thoughts on the MT. The Engelmann Spruce top on my 2017 MT Gloss Top does not have the piercing or ice...

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Jun-02-2020, 9:11am

JEStanek replied to a thread The Best of times; the worst of times. in General Mandolin Discussions

Wishing you comfort and peace. I hope the music you can make helps. I hope the music we love continues to lift you up. Jamie

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Jun-01-2020, 8:36pm

lflngpicker replied to a thread Am I being to Critical on New Mandolin in General Mandolin Discussions

I think if it bothers you, you should see that seller honors whatever return policy they have. Get the one you believe you paid for! It will haunt...

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Jun-01-2020, 8:32pm

lflngpicker replied to a thread Dreaming of a Great A5 under $6000 in Looking for Information About Mandolins

There’s a silver lining Shaun! Someday we’ll have to meet up at a festival such as Summer Grass. I have a while with my condition before I can...

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