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Yesterday, 10:05pm

lflngpicker replied to a thread Collings Vs. Northfield Vs. Kelley in General Mandolin Discussions

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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Yesterday, 9:07am

Chuck Leyda replied to a thread Feedbacks on my F Mandolin and complete gear :) in Equipment

What a beautiful mandolin! Would love to hear it. I've always thought Blevins makes a great looking mandolin at a decent price but I've never run...

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Yesterday, 8:35am

Chuck Leyda replied to a thread Collings Vs. Northfield Vs. Kelley in General Mandolin Discussions

The NF5S has a mighty chop, volume, and a fundamental tone that cuts through well in ensemble playing. I think they shine in bluegrass settings but...

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Apr-08-2021, 11:08am

lflngpicker replied to a thread McClung Armrest in Equipment

This mountain scene is gorgeous! Man!

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Apr-06-2021, 6:58pm

lflngpicker replied to a thread One versus two-piece backs in General Mandolin Discussions

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 replied to a thread One versus two-piece backs in General Mandolin Discussions

Beautiful!

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Apr-06-2021, 2:52pm

lflngpicker replied to a thread Blue Chip pick for oval hole mandolin in Equipment

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-06-2021, 10:06am

Chuck Leyda replied to a thread Build in pick up/mic for Big Cittern in CBOM

I haven't found a pickup that isn't a compromise in sound. And the main reason to make that compromise is because you need to play big/loud stages...

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Apr-06-2021, 8:57am

Chuck Leyda replied to a thread Thoughts on latest version Eastman MD915 blonde? in Equipment

It looks nice and sounds good. At $2600 you're bumping into some pretty tough competition. Used, you could save money and get a Northfield NF5S...

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Apr-05-2021, 10:09pm

lflngpicker replied to a thread One versus two-piece backs in General Mandolin Discussions

Those are great looking mandos, Matt!

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Apr-05-2021, 9:36pm

lflngpicker replied to a thread One versus two-piece backs in General Mandolin Discussions

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 replied to a thread Blue Chip pick for oval hole mandolin in Equipment

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, 10:56am

Chuck Leyda replied to a thread Learning octave mandolin before regular mandolin in General Mandolin Discussions

I don't think it matters but I see the two instruments as having different applications. Of course skills will crossover as they are often tuned...

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Apr-01-2021, 8:14am

lflngpicker replied to a thread Aaron Weinstein's New Apitius yorkville mandolin in General Mandolin Discussions

Congratulations on a beauty from a great maker!

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Mar-30-2021, 5:26pm

Chuck Leyda replied to a thread Artistworks question in General Mandolin Discussions

Mike Marshall is a really good teacher. If you're able to send in videos he will really focus on whatever you need. As long as you send in videos...

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Mar-29-2021, 12:43pm

lflngpicker replied to a thread Ellis Deluxe Mandolin #110 - scam sales on eBay and elsewhere in General Mandolin Discussions

Thanks for putting this kind of information out. Good to be aware as buyers and players. What a scam!

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Mar-28-2021, 1:10pm

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

Great tune and very well played! Lays out nicely on those two Webers.

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Mar-28-2021, 9:21am

Chuck Leyda replied to a thread Collings, Northfield, Girouard in Equipment

I'm no expert on differentiating Collings mandos from each other but it seems like that MF5 with Waverlys, a James, and pickguard is pretty...

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Mar-26-2021, 3:34pm

lflngpicker replied to a thread Just tuning. Will it make things better? in Theory, Technique, Tips and Tricks

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 replied to a thread How has the mandolin changed your guitar playing? in General Mandolin Discussions

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-23-2021, 9:31am

Chuck Leyda replied to a thread Collings, Northfield, Girouard in Equipment

The simplest answer: When faced with the exact same question this winter, I chose a Girouard Concert A5 and I'm very happy with it. Longer...

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Mar-22-2021, 7:21pm

Chuck Leyda replied to a thread looker! natural blonde Collings MT-2 Mandolin Fully Torrefied in General Mandolin Discussions

I think it's really beautiful too. I'm wondering how much lighting, camera, etc go into this one. I looks different from any Collings blond that...

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Mar-22-2021, 7:13am

Chuck Leyda commented on blog entry Mandolin Mondays #272 w/ Special Guest G Rockwell in dbmandolin

What a great tune to start the morning. Thanks G!

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Mar-21-2021, 8:19am

Chuck Leyda replied to a thread MAS Control in General Mandolin Discussions

SAS would be a cheaper complex.

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Mar-20-2021, 9:18pm

lflngpicker replied to a thread Cullng the herd in General Mandolin Discussions

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-20-2021, 7:07am

Chuck Leyda replied to a thread 1.1/8 vs 1.3/16 in Equipment

I play guitar, mandola, octave mandolin and bouzouki. Nut width doesn't seem to make much difference with these instruments. With mandolin my...

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Mar-19-2021, 8:48am

Chuck Leyda replied to a thread Hewlett on Octave Mandolin in Celtic, U.K., Nordic, Quebecois, European Folk

Well played and a beautiful Weber!

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Mar-19-2021, 8:47am

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

Sounds great Frank! That MT2 has some nice sparkle but sounds good when you dig in too. Seems versatile and looks great. A good partner for your...

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Mar-18-2021, 10:48pm

lflngpicker replied to a thread Mandolin Strap Peg - Slipping out in General Mandolin Discussions

I did the same as Ed says above and it worked beautifully.

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Mar-18-2021, 10:15am

lflngpicker replied to a thread Can this Gibson really fetch such a price? in eBay, Craig's List, etc.

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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