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Jan-13-2021, 5:32pm

Joe Mendel replied to a thread Harmony H1201TG - $68 Tenor Guitar on Craigslist in So. Illinois in Tenor Guitars

It will be a while before I get to it, I'm buried under repairs. I will get to it though, and I'll post pictures.

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Jan-03-2021, 7:49pm

lflngpicker replied to a thread Speed of bluegrass... is it just me? in General Mandolin Discussions

Well put, Charley!

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Jan-03-2021, 7:48pm

lflngpicker replied to a thread Nate Lee with his Pava F5 in Bluegrass Unlimited in General Mandolin Discussions

Thanks for pointing that out, Charley! :)

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Jan-03-2021, 6:10pm

lflngpicker replied to a thread Monteleones at Rudy's Music in General Mandolin Discussions

Wow, Shawn! Thanks for sharing that information. What a great find. Quite rare, I presume. Yet, it does seem overpriced, though I don't have the...

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Jan-03-2021, 6:01pm

lflngpicker replied to a thread Speed of bluegrass... is it just me? in General Mandolin Discussions

I find it really enjoyable to hear, and challenging to play. I know it is an elusive dream, but I am trying to learn that kind of speed. Alas,...

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Jan-03-2021, 5:54pm

lflngpicker started a thread Nate Lee with his Pava F5 in Bluegrass Unlimited in General Mandolin Discussions

As a Pava Pro owner, I was excited to see Nate Lee from the Becky Buller Band in Bluegrass Unlimited this month playing his Pava mandolin. These...

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Jan-03-2021, 12:39pm

lflngpicker replied to a thread How Many Like Blonde Mandos?? in General Mandolin Discussions

The top of my Pava Pro is blonde, which was one key aspect that really attracted me to it, among several others.

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Dec-30-2020, 9:38pm

Joe Mendel replied to a thread Harmony H1201TG - $68 Tenor Guitar on Craigslist in So. Illinois in Tenor Guitars

I picked this one up today. The owner had an appointment in St. Louis so we met. It's very clean and structurally sound, but does need a significant...

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Dec-30-2020, 1:50pm

Joe Mendel replied to a thread Build a mandolin in four days in General Mandolin Discussions

Rick is a fantastic resource, he's helped me many times.

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Dec-27-2020, 1:05pm

lflngpicker replied to a thread RIP Tony Rice in General Mandolin Discussions

Phenomenal guitar player and so young! I am very sad to hear. God be with his family and friends.

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Dec-27-2020, 10:59am

T.D.Nydn replied to a thread RIP Tony Rice in General Mandolin Discussions

That's sad news,,I saw him play with David Grisman in San Francisco in the late '70s...

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Dec-25-2020, 5:39pm

lflngpicker replied to a thread Whiskey Before Breakfast - Interesting Approaches? in Song and Tune Projects

I learned my version years ago from Baron Colllins-Hill, the online mandolin teacher. I would like to pick up my speed on that one. Baron is always...

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Dec-25-2020, 5:33pm

lflngpicker replied to a thread NMD Collings MT2-0 (Pictures and a Christmas Tune) in General Mandolin Discussions

That back is incredible!

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Dec-25-2020, 5:32pm

lflngpicker replied to a thread Santa brought a new tailpiece! in General Mandolin Discussions

Really, really nice! Enjoy!

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Dec-25-2020, 5:31pm

lflngpicker replied to a thread Who thinks a Mandolin Cafe Patch would be a Good Idea? in Equipment

Hey Joe, I bought a mandolin from you years ago. Hope you are doing well with your music! Good to see you here. Dan

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Dec-25-2020, 5:22pm

lflngpicker replied to a thread McClung Armrest in Equipment

Bless you all who have had it. I hope for the best for each of you. Doug, I am sorry to hear about your neurologist. Dan

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Dec-23-2020, 4:31pm

lflngpicker replied to a thread NMD: Ellis A5 Special in General Mandolin Discussions

Okay Chuck! Thanks pal!

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Dec-23-2020, 4:28pm

lflngpicker replied to a thread McClung Armrest in Equipment

I want to echo the well wishes and prayers that are sent your way, Doug! Loving my Ebony with gold on my Pava Pro! Works great for comfort and tone....

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