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Apr-15-2021, 2:36am

Medley12 replied to a thread Thoughts on latest version Eastman MD915 blonde? in Equipment

Looks pretty sweet to me...

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Apr-13-2021, 3:34am

Medley12 replied to a thread Blue Chip pick for oval hole mandolin in Equipment

John, I didn’t ask the question, but sure do appreciate the detailed response

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Apr-12-2021, 3:27am

Medley12 replied to a thread Picks- Acrylic in Equipment

Ya, I’m definitely noticing some differences with acrylics. I have talked to a Gravity Acrylic user, says his pick is still going strong after a...

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Apr-11-2021, 10:48pm

Medley12 replied to a thread Picks- Acrylic in Equipment

Appreciating the feedback. That Tree of Life pick is one of the ones I am eyeballing. Vpick has a few models on sale at the moment.... One of the...

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Apr-11-2021, 2:29pm

Medley12 replied to a thread Picks- Acrylic in Equipment

The acrylic picks that I have been using are from v-picks and gravity picks. With Gravity, you can get the edges buffed out for a nice, smooth...

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Apr-11-2021, 5:28am

Medley12 started a thread Picks- Acrylic in Equipment

Started a celluloid topic recently. Wanted to start one specifically on acrylic. I have been doing a lot of experimenting as I slowly progress with...

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Apr-10-2021, 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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Apr-10-2021, 8:55pm

Medley12 replied to a thread Feedbacks on my F Mandolin and complete gear :) in Equipment

Very nice, indeed

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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, 1:48am

Medley12 replied to a thread Mapes Strings in Equipment

Moonshine was ready?

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Apr-07-2021, 5:57pm

Medley12 replied to a thread The wear of celluloid in Equipment

Makes a lot of sense. Just trying to learn all of the fine details of my new passion

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Apr-07-2021, 4:54am

Medley12 replied to a thread The wear of celluloid in Equipment

I really appreciate all of the feedback. I’m definitely going to get me a Peek pick, once I get my new mandolin in and have a feel for what thickness...

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Apr-06-2021, 10:37pm

Medley12 replied to a thread The wear of celluloid in Equipment

I am planning on getting me some Peek picks, but content for now with this while I wait for my new mandolin to arrive. Just seems that celluloid...

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Apr-06-2021, 9:55pm

Medley12 replied to a thread The wear of celluloid in Equipment

Though it’s been out a long time, I’m not very familiar with it. I’m guessing a celluloid pick won’t last very long?

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Apr-06-2021, 7:54pm

Medley12 started a thread The wear of celluloid in Equipment

Still kinda new around here, and still settling into “what I like” As I have experimented with many, many picks (could start a great discussion, if...

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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, 12:34am

Medley12 replied to a thread Blue Chip pick for oval hole mandolin in Equipment

Ahhh, somebody beat me to it. I think I’m going to start a new thread just talking about different various pics that I have experimented with lately....

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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-03-2021, 2:34pm

Medley12 replied to a thread Narrowing my string search.... in Equipment

Thanks to everybody, especially Rob Roy. You just saved me a lot of time, money, and aggravation. I was just going to order all of them, and go...

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Apr-02-2021, 7:24pm

Medley12 replied to a thread Narrowing my string search.... in Equipment

So, it’s sounds like silk are the only “smooth” stings out there? Thank you everybody for helping....

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Apr-02-2021, 5:45pm

Medley12 replied to a thread Narrowing my string search.... in Equipment

What are the properties of the 3? Are nickel and Monel strings all gray/silver? Are they smooth, like electric guitar strings, or do they still fell...

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Apr-02-2021, 3:35pm

Medley12 started a thread Narrowing my string search.... in Equipment

I’ve been searching the archives here, YouTube videos, music store websites, and I’m still wondering a couple of things... It’s still not easy to go...

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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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