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FLATROCK HILL replied to a thread Where are the ' Big guys ' ? in Builders and Repair

I don't believe Skip Kelley was mentioned. Another frequent contributor.

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Jan-19-2021, 3:52pm

FLATROCK HILL replied to a thread Definition of a good mandolin player’s spouse in General Mandolin Discussions

My wife bought me my first mandolin thinking I might want to try to learn how to play it. More than a decade later I'm still trying and she still...

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Jan-19-2021, 11:22am

FLATROCK HILL replied to a thread dumb question in General Mandolin Discussions

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Jan-17-2021, 9:22am

FLATROCK HILL replied to a thread Mandolin flagship song? in General Mandolin Discussions

No... Bernie's right. The whole thing is subjective. The first question asked in the OP is: Does the mandolin have a “flagship” song? Literally...

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Jan-15-2021, 2:35pm

FLATROCK HILL replied to a thread Mandolin flagship song? in General Mandolin Discussions

Doyle Lawson (the guy who follows Ronnie McCoury).

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Jan-15-2021, 2:20pm

FLATROCK HILL replied to a thread Mandolin flagship song? in General Mandolin Discussions

Here's a nice laid-back version for you:

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Jan-13-2021, 8:47pm

FLATROCK HILL replied to a thread Ricky Skaggs receives Presidential Medal of the Arts. in General Mandolin Discussions

10-4

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Jan-13-2021, 7:40am

FLATROCK HILL replied to a thread Anybody fixed this kind of left thumb aggravation? in General Mandolin Discussions

Maybe there's more to your technique than you're letting on...

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Jan-12-2021, 7:54am

FLATROCK HILL replied to a thread Anybody fixed this kind of left thumb aggravation? in General Mandolin Discussions

I'm not a doctor (don't even play one on TV) and I don't know what that irritated spot is exactly. My only observation/advice is that thumb placement...

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Jan-05-2021, 8:17am

FLATROCK HILL replied to a thread What's in your case? in General Mandolin Discussions

Oops... Wrong thread.

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Jan-03-2021, 10:52pm

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

"Why is bluegrass always played so fast, and does anybody really still enjoy it once it hits groundbreaking speeds?" Y'ever think it just might be...

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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-28-2020, 2:12pm

FLATROCK HILL replied to a thread ? Changing strings in General Mandolin Discussions

That's a video that I'd like to see too. I've done both ways described in this thread many times. The locking method never slips...period. But...

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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, 4:33pm

FLATROCK HILL replied to a thread What is my Grandfathers Mandolin worth? in Looking for Information About Mandolins

Gumby's alter ego.

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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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