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Jan-13-2021, 12:46pm

lenf12 replied to a thread Making a bridge setting jig - good idea or not? in Builders and Repair

It seems like a bit of overkill if you are only setting bridges on flat top instruments (like a cigar box uke). Stew Mac has a jig for setting...

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Jan-11-2021, 7:37pm

lenf12 replied to a thread My new and first electric mandolin! in Videos, Pictures & Sound Files

My amp is a Fender Super Champ X2 with pretty much the same geometry you describe above JB, channel 1 is tube driven and channel 2 is DSP modeling of...

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Jan-11-2021, 6:53pm

lenf12 replied to a thread F'in Mandolin Shootout with a Nugget, Gilchrist and Hogan! in Videos, Pictures & Sound Files

I guess I'm partial to the Tube Amp Overdrive you mentioned. The Gil has my attention but they all sounded great...I would love to own the Hogan in...

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Jan-10-2021, 10:06am

lenf12 replied to a thread String preferences for Collings MTO oval mandolins? in Equipment

I don't own a Collings MTO so this can be taken with several grains of salt. With my 1916 F-4 I have tried many types of strings including TI mittels...

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Jan-08-2021, 6:30pm

lenf12 replied to a thread Virzi build plans? in Builders and Repair

And the Virzi brothers :grin: Len B. Clearwater, FL

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Jan-03-2021, 10:29am

lenf12 replied to a thread 1951 F-12 Versus F-5 Construction? in Looking for Information About Mandolins

The scale lengths should be the same for both the F-12 and F-5 at ~13 7/8". The question is whether it is a 12th fret or 15th fret neck join. I don't...

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Jan-02-2021, 9:11am

lenf12 replied to a thread Removing "Touch-Up" from a Spruce Top in Builders and Repair

Pictures are always helpful. Len B. Clearwater, FL

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Jan-01-2021, 9:12am

lenf12 replied to a thread someone's gotta say it in General Mandolin Discussions

...And so long 2020... good riddance :grin: Len B. Clearwater, FL

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Dec-27-2020, 8:15am

lenf12 replied to a thread New Tuners for Vintage F2 in Builders and Repair

LOL :)) Len B. Clearwater, FL

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Dec-26-2020, 11:36am

lenf12 replied to a thread First E-Mandolin build in Four, Five and Eight-String Electrics

She's looking great Englishman!! I like the looks of the all yellow for an electric but the burst will be nice too. Regards, Len B. Cleawater, FL

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Dec-26-2020, 11:00am

lenf12 replied to a thread Moving to FL in Jams, Workshops, Camps, Places To Meet Others

Hi BG_Dana, how are you liking FL today? :)) Cold enough for you? Good thing it won't last. Warm holiday wishes, Len B. Clearwater, FL

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Dec-26-2020, 10:47am

lenf12 replied to a thread How Many Like Blonde Mandos?? in General Mandolin Discussions

A picture is worth a thousand words... OK, that two thousand words worth ;) Len B. Clearwater, FL

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Dec-25-2020, 3:53pm

lenf12 replied to a thread New Tuners for Vintage F2 in Builders and Repair

I'm sure there are articles on slipping tuner buttons either in Paul's posts or on Frank Ford's www.frets.com pages. Cures will likely include Super...

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Dec-25-2020, 8:46am

lenf12 replied to a thread New Tuners for Vintage F2 in Builders and Repair

The late (and sadly missed) Paul Hosteter posted a very useful article on his website specifically about tuner maintenance. Check it out. ...

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