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Mar-02-2021, 2:03pm

Northwest Steve replied to a thread Kentucky Brand Mandolins-opinion in Looking for Information About Mandolins

As an example I would take this Collings MT over new Kentucky 950, https://mandolincafe.com/ads/167888#167888

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Mar-01-2021, 12:09pm

Northwest Steve replied to a thread Kentucky Brand Mandolins-opinion in Looking for Information About Mandolins

Is there a a particular model that you are looking at? It might help to get the information you are after. I have owned several - from 150, 505,...

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Feb-26-2021, 10:24pm

lflngpicker replied to a thread TablEdit is back! in General Mandolin Discussions

Baron has a great resource of tab which I have utilized extensively, as well! Thank you Baron. Dan

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Feb-26-2021, 4:55pm

lflngpicker replied to a thread TablEdit is back! in General Mandolin Discussions

The tab is so helpful and I want to express my appreciation for it. Thank you Larry, Scott and all contributors. Best to you!

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Feb-24-2021, 11:48am

Northwest Steve replied to a thread Thoughts on neck profiles and a mandolin upgrade in General Mandolin Discussions

On the Pava website they list the neck profile specs, so you should get an idea. https://pavamandolins.com/models/a5/ An Ellis has a V shaped...

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Feb-22-2021, 7:47pm

Northwest Steve replied to a thread Small hands and neck width - instruments that fit/don't in Equipment

I have a Collings MT2 and it has a 1 1/8" nut and a soft V neck that is pretty slim. You might look at Pava's as well. Slightly more U shaped but...

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Feb-18-2021, 1:14pm

Northwest Steve replied to a thread Do You Mix & Match Your String Set? in General Mandolin Discussions

You might try a set of these GHS strings -basically what you are asking for - https://www.juststrings.com/ghs-a260.html

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Feb-17-2021, 12:58pm

Northwest Steve replied to a thread Early A4 Needs Fairy Godmother in eBay, Craig's List, etc.

The crack in the headstock looks like it goes all the way down the neck to the heal. Also my first thought was that it was wet at some point?

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Feb-17-2021, 12:53pm

Northwest Steve replied to a thread What is a 12-15 Year Old Eastman MD-915 Worth? in Looking for Information About Mandolins

I do think that age would is a consideration in this case and not a positive one. If it is 15 years old it would be a fairly early production....

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Feb-17-2021, 12:39pm

Northwest Steve replied to a thread Hidden D'Addario Micro Tuners.... in General Mandolin Discussions

I like and use the micro tuner. I mount it in reverse so is hardly noticeable. On my Collings MT2 I have it mounted just below the A/E tuners where...

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Feb-15-2021, 6:56pm

lflngpicker replied to a thread post a video of yourself in Videos, Pictures & Sound Files

Chuck, minus 30? Holy cow! Thanks your feedback. :mandosmiley:

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Feb-15-2021, 2:26pm

lflngpicker replied to a thread post a video of yourself in Videos, Pictures & Sound Files

Just beautiful, Chuck. Thanks for posting!

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Feb-15-2021, 2:20pm

lflngpicker replied to a thread post a video of yourself in Videos, Pictures & Sound Files

Just sharing the sound of my Pava Pro A5 playing with the praise band.

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Feb-15-2021, 2:13pm

Northwest Steve replied to a thread Cotton Pickin Kids in General Mandolin Discussions

Nice...home schooled kids that don't spend all day on the computer or watching TV? The mandolin player is very good. The banjo player is terrific...

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Feb-15-2021, 12:39pm

Northwest Steve replied to a thread Newbie questions -- where to start? in Looking for Information About Mandolins

- You are currently standing at a fork in the road. I would suggest you first decide if you want to play the guitar or mandolin and pick one. If you...

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Feb-15-2021, 12:32pm

Northwest Steve replied to a thread Am I seeing more A style mandolins? in General Mandolin Discussions

I can't really comment on the reasons for certain but here are a few thoughts - - Gibson started to transition to only making F5 style mandolins...

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Feb-13-2021, 11:25am

lflngpicker replied to a thread Is there a simple drum machine that can be operated with the foot in Equipment

I have found those G-Dec Jr. Amps (without a foot pedal) to be very useful for backbeats and bass to play along with. Very enjoyable and the speaker...

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Feb-04-2021, 1:31pm

Northwest Steve replied to a thread Gibson F5 Hall of Fame Bill Monroe Mandolin in General Mandolin Discussions

Here is a video with Dave Harvey at Gibson, about 6:30 he mentions these. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2NY6mgm21Bo

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Feb-04-2021, 1:24pm

Northwest Steve started a thread A Couple To Look At - in eBay, Craig's List, etc.

Cruising Reverb (dangerous) and saw a couple that were interesting or had an interesting description. Interesting story - to bad it is damaged...

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