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Dec-11-2019, 12:26pm

lflngpicker replied to a thread Ellis F5 vs. Gibson F5 vs. Collings MF5 in Looking for Information About Mandolins

Hey Nick, Where are you, my friend? Been missing hearing from you. I hope to catch you this spring at the Temecula BG Fest.

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Dec-10-2019, 11:09am

lflngpicker replied to a thread Mandolin Orange on today Show in General Mandolin Discussions

Hi Drew, We saw them live in SLO, CA and wow, what a wonderful concert. I was spellbound throughout, though I wish like heck they would play...

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Dec-08-2019, 1:05pm

lflngpicker replied to a thread Oval hole differences in Looking for Information About Mandolins

I find mahogany to be a darker, more focused warm tone, with emphasis on the middle pitches rather than the bass or treble. That said, I think that...

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Dec-07-2019, 4:08pm

lflngpicker replied to a thread New Northfield Model M in General Mandolin Discussions

Doggone nice looking A5! Wow, love the color, that one piece flame back and great sunburst! Impressive looking and I bet it sounds even better. ...

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Dec-07-2019, 3:56pm

lflngpicker replied to a thread Like this site but for guitar.... in General Mandolin Discussions

I enjoy "Strat Talk", "Epiphone Lounge" and the "unofficial Martin Guitar forum". I play Martin, Guild, Takamine, Fender and Epiphone guitars, along...

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Dec-07-2019, 3:45pm

lflngpicker replied to a thread Education in General Mandolin Discussions

Hi Br1ck, I think your approach is a good one. I also think that playing each instrument is always best, though I don't think I am telling you...

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Dec-03-2019, 6:03pm

KMaynard replied to a thread Gibson Ricky Skaggs Distressed Master Model - My New Mandolin in General Mandolin Discussions

That is beautiful. Looks like it has the small neck profile as well. I'm finding my RSDMM neck is something that's helping my playing and feels very...

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Dec-03-2019, 5:12pm

lflngpicker replied to a thread Best Armrest in Equipment

I am with Mark and those who love the McClung. Doug does a great job making a very comfortable AR and he matched the color and grain of my Collings...

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Dec-03-2019, 5:08pm

lflngpicker replied to a thread post a video of yourself in Videos, Pictures & Sound Files

Thanks for sharing your wonderful worshipful music!

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Dec-03-2019, 4:58pm

lflngpicker replied to a thread Gibson Ricky Skaggs Distressed Master Model - My New Mandolin in General Mandolin Discussions

Hello! Wow, that is a wonderful looking instrument and well worth waiting for, my friend. Good for you and I hope you have many happy years of...

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Dec-01-2019, 9:03am

KMaynard replied to a thread Gibson Ricky Skaggs Distressed Master Model - My New Mandolin in General Mandolin Discussions

Daryl, it's my understanding that the distressing done back in the day affected the tone tremendously. That process was never really fully discussed...

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Dec-01-2019, 8:49am

KMaynard replied to a thread Gibson Ricky Skaggs Distressed Master Model - My New Mandolin in General Mandolin Discussions

That looks awesome, do you have any other photos? I'd love to see the back, sides and headstock.

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Nov-27-2019, 7:10am

KMaynard replied to a thread Gibson Ricky Skaggs Distressed Master Model - My New Mandolin in General Mandolin Discussions

Did Ricky happen to say what number that was? I'm assuming #1, but I've yet to find any information on #3 in the early RSDMM as well.

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Nov-26-2019, 1:24pm

KMaynard replied to a thread Gibson Ricky Skaggs Distressed Master Model - My New Mandolin in General Mandolin Discussions

Dem, I'll keep you in mind, but I think this one has found a permanent home. :)

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Nov-26-2019, 11:21am

lflngpicker replied to a thread Mandolin Orange on today Show in General Mandolin Discussions

mojocaster, you couldn't have said it better! I feel very similarly!! They have some great lyrics. I love "The Wolves."

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Nov-26-2019, 11:05am

lflngpicker replied to a thread post a video of yourself in Videos, Pictures & Sound Files

Hi My Friend, Gelsenbury! You are too kind. Bless you, Lflngpicker

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Nov-24-2019, 7:19am

KMaynard replied to a thread Gibson Ricky Skaggs Distressed Master Model - My New Mandolin in General Mandolin Discussions

This one is only signed by Ricky Skaggs. From what I was told, this one was purchased new in 2007 and placed in a collection until recently when the...

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Nov-24-2019, 7:13am

KMaynard replied to a thread Gibson Ricky Skaggs Distressed Master Model - My New Mandolin in General Mandolin Discussions

To my ear, it sounds fantastic. This mandolin was purchased new in 2007 and then promptly placed in a collection, so it hasn't had much play time....

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Nov-24-2019, 7:06am

KMaynard replied to a thread Gibson Ricky Skaggs Distressed Master Model - My New Mandolin in General Mandolin Discussions

The highest number I have been able to verify is #27. I'm working on compiling a list of known RSDMM with pictures and general information if...

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Nov-23-2019, 9:55pm

KMaynard replied to a thread Gibson Ricky Skaggs Distressed Master Model - My New Mandolin in General Mandolin Discussions

Thanks Kevin. I guess the neck would be an individual thing. I'll say it's the thinnest neck I've played and at first, I was like 50/50 if I liked it...

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Nov-23-2019, 7:23pm

KMaynard replied to a thread Gibson Ricky Skaggs Distressed Master Model - My New Mandolin in General Mandolin Discussions

Charles, please update your Facebook registry to include #6 if you like.

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Nov-23-2019, 3:19pm

KMaynard replied to a thread Gibson Ricky Skaggs Distressed Master Model - My New Mandolin in General Mandolin Discussions

last 4 photos -

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Nov-23-2019, 3:14pm

KMaynard started a thread Gibson Ricky Skaggs Distressed Master Model - My New Mandolin in General Mandolin Discussions

I have been wanting a Gibson Distressed mandolin for some time and just waiting on the right one to come along. I know this is not the regular...

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Nov-23-2019, 1:14pm

lflngpicker replied to a thread post a video of yourself in Videos, Pictures & Sound Files

I played it on my Martin 000-28, though I wrote it on my Collings MT. This is a rough cut of my song, "Vader Tavern." This is a true story. (Note:...

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Nov-21-2019, 9:56am

lflngpicker replied to a thread The Traveling Pick Sampler - Anyone Interested? in General Mandolin Discussions

Hey there! Glad to see you back at the mandolin, my friend!

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Nov-19-2019, 9:30pm

lflngpicker replied to a discussion Raindrops keep fallin' on my Head in group The Song-A-Week Social Group

Simon DS, A wise recommendation to all of us :).

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Nov-19-2019, 9:12pm

lflngpicker replied to a thread Mandolin Orange on today Show in General Mandolin Discussions

I have been collecting their records and found, unlike Olddantucker (BTW-- a great song by that name/title was written and recorded by Chuck Girard),...

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Nov-18-2019, 4:14pm

lflngpicker replied to a discussion Raindrops keep fallin' on my Head in group The Song-A-Week Social Group

What a reward to participate! I didn't understand what this group was for-- I thought it was a songwriting thing. Now, I get that it is songs to...

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