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Yesterday, 1:56pm

Medley12 replied to a thread Pick Thickness in Theory, Technique, Tips and Tricks

Ya I have no idea where “toadfish” came from in my earlier post. I do everything on my smartphone, and sometimes it says what it wants. I’m...

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Yesterday, 1:45pm

Medley12 replied to a thread ? about Dunlop Primetone picks... in Equipment

Actually- the two Primetones (smooth and grippy) use the same material, just two different manufacturing processes, that’s what I learned here...

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Jan-16-2021, 11:32pm

Medley12 replied to a thread Pick Thickness in Theory, Technique, Tips and Tricks

Ya Bernie2, it’s really hard to say. I have been on a quest for a little bit now trying to discover what I like/don’t like in picks. I have tried...

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Jan-16-2021, 7:58pm

Medley12 replied to a thread Apollo Picks ! in Equipment

Thanks Charles, glad you like it. Seems like everybody does.

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Jan-16-2021, 6:07pm

Medley12 replied to a thread Best use of bulk time? in Theory, Technique, Tips and Tricks

Thank you for the recommendation, I was hoping to get one for something I have never heard of. I’m going to go look for it...

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Jan-16-2021, 4:42pm

Medley12 replied to a thread Mandolin flagship song? in General Mandolin Discussions

So ya, this has been a lot of fun, but at the end, I don’t think there really is a “mandolin song” that would compare to the thought of Dueling...

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Jan-16-2021, 4:26pm

Medley12 replied to a thread Best use of bulk time? in Theory, Technique, Tips and Tricks

Yes Jon, that is something I need to be working on indeed, tension. Trying to relax, and I added Bill Cheatum and Salt Creek to my list. They are...

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Jan-16-2021, 7:27am

Medley12 replied to a thread ? about Dunlop Primetone picks... in Equipment

This order never showed up, hopefully it will on Saturday. The tracking said out for delivery, but never made it

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Jan-15-2021, 11:44pm

Medley12 replied to a thread Mandolin flagship song? in General Mandolin Discussions

Thanks Bob, ya, I had a feeling this would perk everybody up.

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Jan-15-2021, 9:02pm

Medley12 replied to a thread ? about Dunlop Primetone picks... in Equipment

Still wringing my hands, watching out the window lol. I thought that was an Americana, I have one in this order, looking really forward to trying...

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Jan-15-2021, 7:01pm

Medley12 replied to a thread ? about Dunlop Primetone picks... in Equipment

Thanks for the offer Yankees1, I’m covered in the 1.5. Actually, thanks to the generosity of a couple others (Charles and Steve) along with the order...

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Jan-15-2021, 6:51pm

Medley12 replied to a thread Best use of bulk time? in Theory, Technique, Tips and Tricks

Can anybody think of a tab that I might be able to easily attain, that would be a good intro into another genre? I pretty much just know fiddle tunes...

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Jan-15-2021, 6:19pm

Medley12 replied to a thread Mandolin flagship song? in General Mandolin Discussions

Thanks Zach

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Jan-15-2021, 6:18pm

Medley12 replied to a thread ? about Dunlop Primetone picks... in Equipment

Yes, my order from them is supposed to arrive today (wringing hands) Your pic is kinda fuzzy Zach, is that a Jim Dunlop on the left? Actually,...

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Jan-15-2021, 5:38pm

Medley12 replied to a thread Mandolin flagship song? in General Mandolin Discussions

Original poster here, and I am so excited that there really isn’t a flagship song. Gang, it was horrible, let me tell you lol. I’m being serious...

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Jan-15-2021, 5:21pm

Medley12 replied to a thread Best use of bulk time? in Theory, Technique, Tips and Tricks

Thank you everybody. Got some good ideas...

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Jan-15-2021, 10:52am

Medley12 replied to a thread Best use of bulk time? in Theory, Technique, Tips and Tricks

Thank you Yankees1. I played banjo for quite some time. I feel very lucky in that I feel like I can pick up a tab really quickly. I don’t know how...

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Jan-15-2021, 10:33am

Medley12 replied to a thread Best use of bulk time? in Theory, Technique, Tips and Tricks

Thank you Mark, for taking the time to offer a well thought response. Appreciate it. I knew it would be difficult, like you said, nobody truly knows...

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Jan-15-2021, 5:14am

Medley12 replied to a thread Mandolin flagship song? in General Mandolin Discussions

Yankees1 I definitely agree about OBS on the fiddle, no doubt. Zach, that’s awesome. Still laughing.

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Jan-15-2021, 3:36am

Medley12 replied to a thread Mandolin flagship song? in General Mandolin Discussions

That’s funny stuff. I’ll admit, it’s on my “to learn list” but never would have thought it would be “the mandolin song” Look very forward to...

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Jan-15-2021, 1:12am

Medley12 started a thread Mandolin flagship song? in General Mandolin Discussions

I came from the banjo world (yes, I closed the door behind me lol) specifically the Scruggs style. In my experience, if you played the banjo, it...

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Jan-15-2021, 12:22am

Medley12 started a thread Best use of bulk time? in Theory, Technique, Tips and Tricks

I started playing mandolin a little over a month ago, and I am pretty excited about where I am at. Hoping to keep the train moving... I recently...

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Jan-12-2021, 2:17am

Medley12 replied to a thread Apollo Picks ! in Equipment

Hey Yankees1, the “b” shape would be my choice. Curious, how the “b” 1.25 mm sound compares to something like the Golden Gate round?

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Jan-11-2021, 9:53pm

Medley12 replied to a thread ? about Dunlop Primetone picks... in Equipment

Good for you, NDO. You’ll have to let us know your thoughts after trying them out.

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Jan-11-2021, 10:33am

Medley12 replied to a thread Light or Medium strings? in Equipment

I will! Thanks, having a blast with picks right now..lol.

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Jan-11-2021, 12:26am

Medley12 replied to a thread ? about Dunlop Primetone picks... in Equipment

Yes, I haven’t played with a BC, but the Primetone has been delivering me a tone and playability superior to many other picks that I have tried.......

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Jan-11-2021, 12:21am

Medley12 replied to a thread Light or Medium strings? in Equipment

Wow Sblock, thanks. I had to read that a few times but I feel like I learned a few things from it. UsuallyPickin- ya, I am a soloist, don’t need...

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Jan-10-2021, 10:31pm

Steve 2E replied to a thread Multiple guitars but just one mandolin in General Mandolin Discussions

I like this rule! Two years ago I had five guitars and one mandolin. I now have one guitar and ten mandolins. If my mathematics are correct I need...

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Jan-10-2021, 4:02pm

Medley12 replied to a thread Down Up help in Theory, Technique, Tips and Tricks

Thanks everybody, I really appreciate it. Wow Carl, 2 years of fixing. That’s what I was kind of afraid of, and gave me incentive to stop, back up...

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Jan-10-2021, 10:22am

Steve 2E replied to a thread A-Model Archtop Oval Hole $500-1000 in Equipment

The 404 was made in 2019. The volume difference wasn’t drastic, but it was noticeable. Not like going from 10 to 5, more like 10 to 8 if that makes...

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