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Jan-14-2021, 1:52pm

DougC replied to a thread The Joy of an OM in CBOM

I'd like peoples opinions on OM body types. Actually the neck of the instrument. I have a Pono short scale OM and it really feels like a small...

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Jan-11-2021, 8:00am

dbmandolin created a blog entry Mandolin Mondays #262 w/ Special Guest Caterina Lichtenberg in dbmandolin

This week on Mandolin Mondays, premier classical mandolinist Caterina Lichtenberg joins us all the way from Germany to share some beautiful Bach...

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Jan-07-2021, 12:14pm

DougC replied to a thread Video: The Princess in Celtic, U.K., Nordic, Quebecois, European Folk

A little more fiddle in the mix please. (Maybe raise the mic higher...). Wonderful music. Everyone is right. You are blessed with talented daughters!

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Jan-07-2021, 12:05pm

DougC replied to a thread I Hate Playing Chords in Theory, Technique, Tips and Tricks

I hated chords and probably still do, ha, ha. However the problem was my attitude. And I learned that I am learning, though not as quickly as I'd...

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Jan-06-2021, 11:42am

DougC replied to a thread J.S. Bach Siciliano in Orchestral, Classical, Italian, Medieval, Renaissance

Very nice. Kuno tell us who made your instruments. And how did you get the trees outside the window to have green leaves in January?:) Jennifer was...

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Jan-04-2021, 8:00am

dbmandolin created a blog entry Mandolin Mondays #261 w/ Special Guest Laura-Beth Salter in dbmandolin

To start a New Year of Mandolin Mondays off right, Glaswegian singer, songwriter, and mandolinist Laura-Beth Salter brings us a set of original tunes...

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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, 3:13pm

DougC replied to a thread Advantages of Guitar Bodied Bouzoukis? in CBOM

I have a real nice Pono short scale, with beautiful rosewood back and sides. It is set up with flatwound strings with very low action. I'd say that...

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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-28-2020, 8:00am

dbmandolin created a blog entry Mandolin Mondays #260 w/ Special Guest Bobby Osborne in dbmandolin

To close another year of Mandolin Mondays videos, we have the incomparable Bobby Osborne with us to share his mandolin version of the Merle Travis...

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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-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-25-2020, 11:55am

DougC replied to a thread Backing Irish music with guitar after playing mandolin melody in Theory, Technique, Tips and Tricks

MJ McMahon is spot on in teaching DADGAD chords. Dagger thanks for a very good link. Most all struggle with the basic questions like 'where...

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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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Dec-21-2020, 7:00am

dbmandolin created a blog entry Mandolin Mondays #259 w/ Special Guest Sarah Jarosz in dbmandolin

This week on Mandolin Mondays we have a very special guest! Grammy-winning artist Sarah Jarosz is with us to play a beautiful solo rendition of her...

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Dec-18-2020, 11:05am

lflngpicker replied to a thread NMD: Collings MF Deluxe in General Mandolin Discussions

I am happy for you! What a great mandolin and it looks great!

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