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lflngpicker
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Collings Vs. Northfield Vs. Kelley
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Well, you made a great choice. Congratulations! They are all tremendous and it depends on your own taste and music style. Sight unseen, I would...
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Apr-08-2021,
11:08am
lflngpicker
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This mountain scene is gorgeous! Man!
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Apr-06-2021,
6:58pm
lflngpicker
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One versus two-piece backs
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Glassweb, I am glad you posted. You have more experience than many, being around here 17 years! I didn’t know those back seams separate, but I have...
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Apr-06-2021,
2:53pm
lflngpicker
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One versus two-piece backs
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Beautiful!
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Apr-06-2021,
2:52pm
lflngpicker
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Blue Chip pick for oval hole mandolin
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The V Pick Saga is one of my favorite mandolin picks. It is a blue, round triangle and 1.5 mm thick. Brings out a warm but snappy tone. Not my go...
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Apr-05-2021,
10:09pm
lflngpicker
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One versus two-piece backs
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Those are great looking mandos, Matt!
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Apr-05-2021,
9:36pm
lflngpicker
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One versus two-piece backs
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One piece backs are very cool and desirable. They often come on high end mandolins. On the other hand, book-matched backs are also aesthetically...
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Apr-03-2021,
7:40pm
lflngpicker
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Blue Chip pick for oval hole mandolin
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On my oval holes, I like a lighter pick such as a plastic Dunlop .88. I just find that the tone the oval produces benefits from a lighter and...
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Apr-01-2021,
8:14am
lflngpicker
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Aaron Weinstein's New Apitius yorkville mandolin
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Congratulations on a beauty from a great maker!
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Mar-29-2021,
12:43pm
lflngpicker
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Ellis Deluxe Mandolin #110 - scam sales on eBay and elsewhere
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Thanks for putting this kind of information out. Good to be aware as buyers and players. What a scam!
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Mar-26-2021,
3:34pm
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Just tuning. Will it make things better?
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I can tell by your post that I have a lot to learn about this topic. I assumed when I saw the title of the thread that it was speaking of tuning,...
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Mar-26-2021,
3:24pm
lflngpicker
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How has the mandolin changed your guitar playing?
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I get you on this post, Caleb. Like so many, I played guitar my whole life, starting at 7 years old and continuing at 65. But the mandolin truly...
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Mar-24-2021,
12:25pm
Northwest Steve
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Another bridge question.
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If you want a solid but adjustable bridge this might be your answer - http://bridgerproducts.com/brekke_bridges
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Mar-21-2021,
11:44am
Northwest Steve
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A style Kimble, Heiden or ...
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There are MANY really wonderful mandolins. As you mentioned it all come down to finding one that speaks to you. Good luck in the search.
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Mar-20-2021,
9:18pm
lflngpicker
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Cullng the herd
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I feel ya Big Joe. I am in a different but similar place with overwhelming medical issues. It does clarify what we truly prioritize. Hang in there.
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Mar-19-2021,
7:42pm
Northwest Steve
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A style Kimble, Heiden or ...
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Ellis.....
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Mar-19-2021,
10:20am
Northwest Steve
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This Gibson
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Hopefully when it sells he can figure out how to use Google maps - it was made in Kalamazoo Tennessee May 12 of 1981 by rich brown.
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Mar-18-2021,
10:48pm
lflngpicker
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Mandolin Strap Peg - Slipping out
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I did the same as Ed says above and it worked beautifully.
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Mar-18-2021,
10:15am
lflngpicker
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Can this Gibson really fetch such a price?
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The above video by an antique dealer and appraiser was laughable, though sincere. She doesn't know mandolins well, at all. $7,000! At that price,...
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Mar-18-2021,
9:33am
lflngpicker
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Mandolin bridge
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Steve Smith is a very knowledgeable and responsive professional. Get in touch with him. He'll fix you up with the right Cumberland Acoustic bridge. ...
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Mar-18-2021,
9:10am
lflngpicker
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John Reischman, Scott Nygaard, and Sharon Gilchrist: Live From Em
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General Mandolin Discussions
I love it Daryl. Thanks for sharing!
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2 replies | 540 view(s)
Mar-17-2021,
12:18pm
lflngpicker
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Frustrated with new Loar 310F
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General Mandolin Discussions
Pops1, Thanks for the helpful information! :mandosmiley:
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11 replies | 1142 view(s)
Mar-16-2021,
4:52pm
lflngpicker
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How to Keep a Headstock Tuner from Damaging Your Instrument
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Well, I can see your point about American culture and emphasis on perfection. Interesting point. When it comes to expensive instruments though, I...
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Mar-15-2021,
3:57pm
lflngpicker
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Mando upgrade - opinions sought
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It is not that the Loar LM700 isn’t really nice and surely sounds great, but the Collings mandolins are superbly crafted, play easily and sound...
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Mar-15-2021,
3:49pm
lflngpicker
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Kentucky Mandolin info
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That is a gorgeous mandolin! Love the color and peghead shape. However, I just realized that this is an old posting. Oops :redface:
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Mar-15-2021,
1:05pm
Northwest Steve
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This weeks mandolin that won't get a bid or buyer
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Looks like a nice mandolin but I would like to know their appraisal folks if I every need to file an insurance claim - ...
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Mar-15-2021,
11:47am
lflngpicker
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Frustrated with new Loar 310F
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General Mandolin Discussions
I am really sorry to hear this! A new mandolin should be pleasing to you in every way. Exchange it and get them to check the truss rod for you...
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Mar-14-2021,
5:53pm
lflngpicker
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Where Are Thou Weber?
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Mine arrived. Wow! The tone, the feel, the fit and finish are amazing.
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