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Jack Roberts replied to a thread What do you keep your picks and stuff in? in General Mandolin Discussions

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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-08-2021, 9:26am

red7flag replied to a poll Vintage Flatiron Performer A (1993, Bozeman) vs Eastman MD305 in Looking for Information About Mandolins

To me that is a no brainer. The Eastman is a very nice instrument at it's price point, but the Flatiron is another level of tone and feel. Flatiron...

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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-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-05-2021, 10:19am

Jack Roberts replied to a thread Gibson F2 and F4 mandolins. in General Mandolin Discussions

I've never bought a mandolin with its market value, now or potentially in the future, as a factor in my decision making. I bought an F-4 after...

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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, 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-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-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-25-2021, 8:50am

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

I have played guitar since I was 15. I started mandolin at age 45 and I started violin at 50. Now at 66, mandolin, mandola, and fiddle are my go-to...

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Mar-22-2021, 8:55am

red7flag replied to a thread Gibson F2 and F4 mandolins. in General Mandolin Discussions

I think there is something special about those teen and twenty's Gibson ovals. While I think that the A's and F's have different tonal qualities and...

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Mar-21-2021, 8:59am

red7flag replied to a thread Gibson F2 and F4 mandolins. in General Mandolin Discussions

Having had both Gibson F4s and an A4, the F4 seems to have a less "tubby" sound, though I cannot explain why. A huge difference in the playing is...

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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-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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Mar-18-2021, 9:33am

lflngpicker replied to a thread Mandolin bridge in General Mandolin Discussions

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 replied to a thread John Reischman, Scott Nygaard, and Sharon Gilchrist: Live From Em in General Mandolin Discussions

I love it Daryl. Thanks for sharing!

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Mar-17-2021, 12:18pm

lflngpicker replied to a thread Frustrated with new Loar 310F in General Mandolin Discussions

Pops1, Thanks for the helpful information! :mandosmiley:

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