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Today, 10:01am

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

Has anyone tried the D'Addario nickel bronze on the MTO? I have a spare set but not quite time for a string change yet.

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Today, 8:42am

Chuck Leyda replied to a thread Nyberg Flattop Mandolin Build Thread in Videos, Pictures & Sound Files

Looking good. I think Cedar and walnut will be a nice combination. I really like wood bindings!

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Yesterday, 11:21am

Chuck Leyda replied to a thread Trillium longscale mandola demo in CBOM

Thanks TM. It's a beautiful versatile instrument! I'm pretty bad at keeping mandolin family instruments but this one stays :)

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Yesterday, 8:38am

Chuck Leyda replied to a thread Mandolin armrests - Yes, No, Type? in General Mandolin Discussions

It really depends on how you hold the mandolin. If you steady the mando with your forearm you might find it's more comfortable to have an armrest. ...

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Jan-15-2021, 1:40pm

Chuck Leyda replied to a thread Trillium longscale mandola demo in CBOM

Thanks Jim It's a really nice hybrid instrument. Great for accompaniment, solo chord melody (drone sort of stuff), and small enough scale to play...

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Jan-11-2021, 1:19am

Chuck Leyda started a thread Any experience with Anthology Gear cases? in Equipment

Expensive but they look pretty nice. Says it fits a uke or small bodied mandolin but no dimensions on the site. Anyone have any experience with...

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Jan-08-2021, 12:24pm

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

Good conversation! I think you can find the kind of BG you want to listen to and to play. It's all out there. I guess I would add that a set...

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Jan-04-2021, 10:47am

Chuck Leyda replied to a thread ? about Dunlop Primetone picks... in Equipment

The grippy vs non-grippy are really different animals. They produce very different sounds. 1.3-1.5 would all be considered moderately heavy picks. ...

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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-31-2020, 9:02am

Chuck Leyda replied to a thread Gator Polyfoam Case Reveiw in Equipment

How would you compare it to a Travelite style case? Similar?

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Dec-27-2020, 4:08pm

Chuck Leyda replied to a thread NMD Collings MT2-0 (Pictures and a Christmas Tune) in General Mandolin Discussions

That is the question. I have all the mando I'll ever need...but I still check the classifieds every day :)

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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-27-2020, 9:46am

Chuck Leyda replied to a thread NMD Collings MT2-0 (Pictures and a Christmas Tune) in General Mandolin Discussions

Thanks Jill. I've really enjoyed listening to all the Irish tunes on your lovely Girouard!

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Dec-26-2020, 7:34pm

Chuck Leyda replied to a thread RIP Tony Rice in General Mandolin Discussions

I have great memories of Rice, Rowan, Gilchrist, and Davies at the Cedar in Minneapolis. One of the greatest groups I've ever seen. Each added...

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Dec-26-2020, 12:11pm

Chuck Leyda replied to a thread NMD Collings MT2-0 (Pictures and a Christmas Tune) in General Mandolin Discussions

Looks great John. I'm sn 1936.

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Dec-26-2020, 9:30am

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

:) As much as I love amber/blonde/natural instruments (and obviously I do) I also love sheraton brown. Look at this gorgeous Shippey Axe(which...

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Dec-26-2020, 8:55am

Chuck Leyda replied to a thread NMD Collings MT2-0 (Pictures and a Christmas Tune) in General Mandolin Discussions

Thanks Frankdolin. I'm digging oval hole mandos and I'm definitely watching the tunes you put up with your beautiful Pava. It sounds and looks...

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Dec-26-2020, 8:04am

Chuck Leyda replied to a thread NMD Collings MT2-0 (Pictures and a Christmas Tune) in General Mandolin Discussions

They both look amazing! That said you get Varnish finish, Waverly tuners, a bound pickguard, and that beautiful upgraded (and no longer made)...

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Dec-26-2020, 7:41am

Chuck Leyda replied to a thread NMD Collings MT2-0 (Pictures and a Christmas Tune) in General Mandolin Discussions

Thanks Adam! - - - Updated - - - Thank you John. Merry Christmas!

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Dec-25-2020, 10:55pm

Chuck Leyda replied to a thread NMD Collings MT2-0 (Pictures and a Christmas Tune) in General Mandolin Discussions

I haven't actually seen the MT-2V at Willies American Guitars in person. Just over the web. Certainly looks like all the mando anyone would ever...

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Dec-25-2020, 10:44pm

Chuck Leyda replied to a thread NMD Collings MT2-0 (Pictures and a Christmas Tune) in General Mandolin Discussions

I think so too. Collings just seems to have an inexhaustible stash of killer maple.

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Dec-25-2020, 10:42pm

Chuck Leyda replied to a thread NMD Collings MT2-0 (Pictures and a Christmas Tune) in General Mandolin Discussions

That's a Banjo Ben Clark version. He stressed to make it your own so it's certainly not note for note but I started with his version. He's a great...

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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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