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Today, 4:31pm

J Mangio replied to a thread dumb question in General Mandolin Discussions

It's your call, whatever works for you is the right way I prefer using a boot lace looped onto the scroll and over my shoulder.

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Today, 11:24am

J Mangio replied to a thread Tailpiece in Equipment

Thanks for your input folks, I've decided on the Allen AR-2 in bright gold.

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Yesterday, 3:22pm

J Mangio replied to a thread Tailpiece in Equipment

Yes...I'm leaning toward Allen, I'm interested hearing pro and con of different models.

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Yesterday, 12:13pm

J Mangio replied to a thread Tailpiece in Equipment

Changing the stock stamped tailpiece, Allen indicated their mounting holes and endpin will align up with the stamped type.

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Jan-13-2021, 7:59am

J Mangio started a thread Tailpiece in Equipment

I'm thinking of changing my tailpiece to a Allen, any thoughts on particular model.

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Jan-11-2021, 12:46pm

J Mangio replied to a thread Pickup for New Loar M-520 in Equipment

At that price, you did good; those 520s are fine Mandolins. All you need now is a Crossrock fiberglass case to take er out and you'll be set.

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Jan-10-2021, 3:06pm

J Mangio replied to a thread Hello everyone in General Mandolin Discussions

Hello!

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Jan-09-2021, 8:35am

J Mangio replied to a thread Favorite Metronome in Equipment

There's a Matrix MR 600 on e bay for 25 bucks, a much better unit than the 500.

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Jan-09-2021, 7:43am

J Mangio replied to a thread Favorite Metronome in Equipment

Matrix -500 Quartz Metronome Pick it up on e bay for short money, takes a 9 volt battery, that lasts forever.

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Jan-08-2021, 9:11am

J Mangio replied to a thread Ever just love the sound of your mandolin? in General Mandolin Discussions

Yes!

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Jan-07-2021, 8:15am

J Mangio replied to a thread Musiccompo in Hong Kong Carbon Fiber mandolin cases in Equipment

Peter I recall that you mentioned the fiberglass case will fit a tone Gard and the carbon fiber won't,please correct me if I'm wrong.

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Jan-06-2021, 10:05am

J Mangio replied to a thread Musiccompo in Hong Kong Carbon Fiber mandolin cases in Equipment

When Amazon lists them I might bite.

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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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Jan-02-2021, 9:23am

J Mangio replied to a thread Review and comparison 'The Loar LM-700 VS' in Looking for Information About Mandolins

My 2020 is a cannon; fit, finish, and tone do it for me. I've owned plain with the '02 F9, average look with the KM 1000, and sold them off for the...

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Dec-31-2020, 2:13pm

J Mangio replied to a thread Recommendation on F style Mandolin? in Equipment

https://youtu.be/RavUMQYgnK8 The 520 may be the ticket.

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Dec-31-2020, 1:46pm

J Mangio replied to a thread Recommendation on F style Mandolin? in Equipment

I will suggest The Loar brand, take notice to the amount of Kentucky and Eastman brand up for resale in the classifieds, and take note how many The...

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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, 7:19pm

J Mangio replied to a thread The Loar LM700 Supreme F-style in General Mandolin Discussions

I've owned/played Gibson F9, Kentucky 1000, sold them off for the LM 700, fit, finish, and tone of the 700 works for me, YMMV. They're so...

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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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