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Today, 2:11pm

Caleb replied to a thread Mandolins at Guitar Center Geldora Ca. in General Mandolin Discussions

I go into GC a couple times a year for guitar strings and to play the used guitars (some real gems show up from time to time). I was in there this...

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Today, 1:57pm

Caleb replied to a thread SNARK ST-2 Super Tight Clip On Tuner in Equipment

I have a red “super tight” and love it. Best tuner I’ve ever owned.

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Today, 11:19am

Caleb replied to a thread Mid Missouri/Big Muddy Mini Mo. in General Mandolin Discussions

Good thoughts all. I don’t think I’d mind the bolt-on neck at all. I was mainly thinking of convenience, but the bolt-on issue is something to...

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Yesterday, 8:33pm

lflngpicker replied to a thread torrefied top MT in the house in General Mandolin Discussions

Hi Daryl, Congrats on your new Torrefied Top MT. I like the idea of that fine white stripe in the binding. Gives it a distinction from the other...

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Yesterday, 8:19pm

lflngpicker started a thread SNARK ST-2 Super Tight Clip On Tuner in Equipment

I was ordering strings and remembered to add a clip on tuner. I like to keep one in each case, if possible. I discovered something I am sure most...

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Yesterday, 6:42pm

lflngpicker replied to a thread "in the bleak midwinter", videos and worksheets (all levels) in General Mandolin Discussions

Thank you, Daryl. I went to the site and I am very interested. I read over the worksheets and watched the initial video. He does a very nice job.

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Yesterday, 5:07pm

lflngpicker replied to a thread Mid Missouri/Big Muddy Mini Mo. in General Mandolin Discussions

I love the MidMo and Big Muddy mandolins, Caleb. I just wonder if you might want to get one of the full size flattops since the mini has the bolt on...

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Yesterday, 4:59pm

lflngpicker replied to a thread Mandolins at Guitar Center Geldora Ca. in General Mandolin Discussions

Well said, Jim. It is true that GC has mandolins available online and that makes sense, considering the demand related to percentage of population...

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Yesterday, 3:57pm

lflngpicker replied to a thread Mandolins at Guitar Center Geldora Ca. in General Mandolin Discussions

Guitar Center started in a single small shop on Sunset in Hollywood. I was there a few times in the mid-seventies and bought my all time favorite...

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Yesterday, 11:49am

Caleb replied to a thread Mid Missouri/Big Muddy Mini Mo. in General Mandolin Discussions

Never heard of the Kid Mo.

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Yesterday, 11:24am

Caleb started a thread Mid Missouri/Big Muddy Mini Mo. in General Mandolin Discussions

Been thinking of getting a mandolin for playing on my lunch break and dragging along to work. The Mini Mo seems like a good instrument for this...

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Yesterday, 11:12am

Caleb replied to a thread Why "The"? in General Mandolin Discussions

Tradition!

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Dec-11-2018, 4:54pm

lflngpicker replied to a thread 2012 Kentucky KM1000 Varnish Question from a Newbe... in General Mandolin Discussions

Absolutely! I agree Mandoplumb. Sure beats that half step at the fourth fret on the B guitar string... (said by a guitar lover). The mandolin...

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Dec-11-2018, 12:05pm

lflngpicker replied to a thread 2012 Kentucky KM1000 Varnish Question from a Newbe... in General Mandolin Discussions

A varnished Kentucky KM1000 is a pro level instrument and worth holding on to. That said, if you have an interest in upgrading to something made in...

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Dec-11-2018, 10:23am

lflngpicker replied to a thread Eastman MD-315 for Christmas! Woohoo! in General Mandolin Discussions

That is a solid choice in an F Style. And I agree with Doc, sounds like a wonderful partner. Merry Christmas!

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Dec-11-2018, 9:12am

JEStanek replied to a thread New Flat-back German in Videos, Pictures & Sound Files

Beautiful, Brian. Jamie

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Dec-11-2018, 12:11am

lflngpicker replied to a thread First post - hiya in General Mandolin Discussions

Glad to have you, Jed! This is the best of all online musician forums. Wonderful people, filled with knowledge, and they are willing to share. ...

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Dec-11-2018, 12:06am

lflngpicker replied to a thread Monel users..... in Equipment

I have had a set of the D'Addario Monels on my Collings about 6 weeks. They sound a bit brighter than the J74's but have a wonderful warm, big volume...

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Dec-10-2018, 12:57pm

Caleb replied to a thread Eastman MD-315 for Christmas! Woohoo! in General Mandolin Discussions

Cool story. I used to have a 505 too. It was super nice, but very modern-sounding and kind of quiet. I played a 305 once that sounded a lot drier...

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Dec-10-2018, 11:23am

JEStanek replied to a thread Finished first build - Thanks for all of the help in Builders and Repair

Great accomplishment. It looks fantastic. Jamie

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Dec-09-2018, 6:54pm

JEStanek replied to a thread The Dangers of our Art in General Mandolin Discussions

Charley, I think it's safe to assume she did not. Tragic. The pieces she made are beautiful. So many plants have toxic compounds to keep other...

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Dec-09-2018, 6:51pm

JEStanek replied to a thread David grisman - acoustic christmas in General Mandolin Discussions

I play God Rest Ye Merry Gentleman as best I can like this. Great record. Jamie

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Dec-09-2018, 6:49pm

JEStanek replied to a thread Favorite Mandolin Picture in Videos, Pictures & Sound Files

Welcome to the Cafe. I'm kind of fond of this one of my Spira mandolin. The soundhole is modeled after a cat's eye. Jamie

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Dec-09-2018, 11:39am

Caleb replied to a thread Alvarez A800 in Looking for Information About Mandolins

I'd not spend that much money on an Alvarez. The first mandolin I ever played was an Alvarez, and they can be nice, but there are better options...

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Dec-06-2018, 5:36pm

lflngpicker replied to a thread Today's Gryphon visit in General Mandolin Discussions

Very true, Br1ck, I too have just a small portion showing to contact the strings! I have some of the guitar shaped Primetones with raised lettering...

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Dec-06-2018, 12:05pm

JEStanek started a thread The Dangers of our Art in General Mandolin Discussions

I'm sure, like many of you, I was bitten by the bug to build a mandolin from a kit. Far against my better judgement (and when my kids were too young...

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Dec-05-2018, 5:45pm

lflngpicker replied to a thread Today's Gryphon visit in General Mandolin Discussions

Br1ck, Do you mean the 513 Triangle shape? If so, I have to say, after reading this I was playing it side by side with the Blue Chip CT pick (same...

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Dec-05-2018, 3:55pm

Caleb started a thread Irish Music Documentary on Amazon Prime - “Living The Tradition” in Celtic, U.K., Nordic, Quebecois, European Folk

I really enjoyed this. No mandolin content, but there is an O’Carolan tune featured, so close enough. Enjoy! ...

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