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    Re: Old Duff engraving probably Machine ?

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    This TP is from my 2002 Duff H-5 mandola. They look very similar to my eyes (especially in person, mine has much more chrome plating). It is beautiful engraving for sure, I would guess...
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    Re: Grommets vs damper on tailpiece

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    Velcro works for me, the self adhesive variety.

    Len B.
    Clearwater, FL
  3. Re: Kentucky KM-140 -- Loop or ball end strings?

    It should also be mentioed that the tail piece cover "slides" off the base. It does not "flip" up as if it was hinged. Enjoy your new obsession!!

    Len B.
    Clearwater, FL
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    Re: Luthier in NE Florida?

    Randy Wood is in southern Georgia just outside of Savannah in Bloomingdale. He knows a fair amount about mandolins :)

    Len B.
    Clearwater, FL
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    Re: Natural / Blonde Gibson F5s?

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    No flower pot but a really nice Gibson F-5L blond fern from 1992 signed by Steve Carlson.

    Len B.
    Clearwater, FL
  6. Re: The Beatles: In My Life (solo mandolin instrumental)

    Lovely rendition Colin!! It must have been the "harpsichord" solo that was calling out to your A-4. Sounded great!!

    Len B.
    Clearwater, FL
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    Re: Vintage Gibson mandola nerdfest

    I can only imagine how great it sounds :)

    Len B.
    Clearwater, FL
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    Re: Attack, pick and string gauge

    The action at the 12th fret seems too high imho and perhaps at the nut as well yielding a mandolin that you are struggling to easily play. Can you post a picture of the neck from the side showing the...
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    Re: To Speed Neck or Not to Speed Neck

    Heat and humidity from living 20+ years in Florida convinced me of the value of speed necks especially on my '56 F-12. The F-12 had a black painted finish on the neck that was extremely sticky so I...
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    Re: Reuben and Cherise

    Jim42059 said "thought I would eventually learn how to translate to a mandolin. Not yet, so I've been searching for another way. Thank you."

    Any other way that you choose to avoid learning how to...
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    Re: How do you like your armrests (aesthetically)

    I like my McClungs just fine, ebony if you please.

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    Len B.
    Clearwater, FL
  12. Re: New Year's resolution: talk less, practice more

    Oy, sometimes easier said than done ;)

    Len B.
    Clearwater, FL
  13. Re: New Year's resolution: talk less, practice more

    Oy, sometimes easier said than done ;)

    Len B.
    Clearwater, FL
  14. Re: New Year's resolution: talk less, practice more

    When you have the intonation corrected, the clouds will part and the sun will shine on your motivation to play. Bad intonation is such a downer. :whistling:

    Len B.
    Clearwater, FL
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    Re: nice looking Gibson F-4 1917

    Beautiful mandolin for sure. I wish he had it in tune???

    Len B.
    Clearwater, FL
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    Re: Help Dating a Gibson F12

    I always thought that it looks like an overhead shot of a frog, definitely not a crown...:disbelief:

    Len B.
    Clearwater, FL
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    Re: String Recommendations for Two Gibsons

    I have been using D'Addario EFT-74s on my Gibson F-12 and A-5L, both with F holes as I prefer phosphur bronze strings with F hole mandolins. (I'll need to find a replacement for the the EFT-74 Flat...
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    Re: Is anyone else scared of Bill Monroe?

    Not the instrument silly...the blonde holding the instrument. Oh, sorry not a mandolin. That's a Marilyn:cool:

    Len B.
    Clearwater, FL
  19. Thread: Mandolin Slides

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    Re: Mandolin Slides

    It's the string windings (round wound) and a tight grip when sliding. I switched to D'Addario Flat Tops (no longer being made) and lightened my LH grip when sliding. It took a while but my slides are...
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    Re: Wonderful Gibson 1910's Oval Holes (no love?)

    Much love for a 1916 blackface F that I acquired in 1975 for $650. Of the mandolins in my
    current rotation, it gets the least playtime but the most appreciation when played. It is strung with D'A...
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    Re: A Style “Holy Grail?

    Since the Mrs. Griffith is already spoken for I "settled" for a more modern look alike, a 1992 Mr. Carlson A5-L(oar). I have lusted after one of these for many years.

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    Len B....
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    Re: Help Dating a Gibson F12

    I have a Gibson F-12 from 1956 serial #A24586 FON #V6292 ? which had several "modiofications" before I got it and several more since I acquired it over 20 years ago.

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    The...
  23. Thread: Blacktop Friday

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    Re: Blacktop Friday

    Is Blacktop Monday allowed??

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    Len B.
    Clearwater, FL
  24. Re: D'Addario EFT74 strings discontinued - does anyone know why?

    What?? Say it ain't so....:crying: Thanks for the warning.

    Len B.
    Clearwater, FL
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    Re: Strange plectrum?

    I can't imagine that it sounds any good, without going back and listening to the OPs original post.

    Len B.
    Clearwater, FL
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