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Today, 3:55am

Medley12 replied to a thread Please School Me On Mandolin Strings in General Mandolin Discussions

Torren61- thanks for starting a good thread. Good info. What about a guy that doesn’t come from the guitar world? I am wondering what difference...

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Today, 3:40am

Medley12 replied to a thread Apollo Picks ! in Equipment

I know what you mean Caleb. I had a few picks sent to me from a couple new friends, and I have also ordered a few. Been using several, and that...

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Today, 3:34am

Medley12 replied to a thread Mandolin goes sharp between sessions? in Equipment

I’ll be the 2nd Sheila.....

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Yesterday, 11:49pm

standing.wav replied to a thread Finding a teacher when you have very specific musical interests in General Mandolin Discussions

I pulled the trigger on this one and I've watched/played along with the first few videos. It's really great so far, and definitely worth the money.

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Yesterday, 12:53pm

DougC replied to a thread The Wind That Shakes the Barley in Celtic, U.K., Nordic, Quebecois, European Folk

Adian's comments about the poor quality of public resources is spot on. It is nothing new. One is forced to seek out reliable sources. For...

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Jan-23-2021, 3:17pm

standing.wav started a thread Finding a teacher when you have very specific musical interests in General Mandolin Discussions

Background: I bought my first mandolin about 8-9 years ago, learned my way around the fretboard on my own, then finally signed up for private lessons...

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Jan-23-2021, 1:52pm

DougC replied to a thread Dorian Pentatonic Scale (1 2 m3 5 M6 ) in Jazz/Blues Variants, Bossa, Choro, Klezmer

This is such a great explanation of the variety of chords that can be played over a simple 5 note modal pattern. Also a revelation for me at least,...

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Jan-23-2021, 9:22am

Medley12 replied to a thread Mandolin goes sharp between sessions? in Equipment

Ya, I wasn’t too concerned either, but definitely curious.

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Jan-23-2021, 5:21am

Medley12 replied to a thread Mandolin goes sharp between sessions? in Equipment

I don’t believe it is the same strings every time, but I will pay more attention. Not trying to hijack Sheilas original inquiry...

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Jan-23-2021, 1:40am

Medley12 commented on article Sierra Hull - Weighted Mind Interview in Interviews

Thanks!

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Jan-23-2021, 12:42am

Medley12 replied to a thread Mandolin goes sharp between sessions? in Equipment

Wow Sheila, I was going to come here tonight and ask the very same question. I play nearly everyday. Tonight, I had 3 out of 8 strings sharp, and...

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Jan-21-2021, 3:30pm

standing.wav replied to a thread Your Wegen Pick in Equipment

I've tried the M100, M150, M200, and Dipper in 1.2 mm. I like the asymmetrical design of the Dipper, because you have both a sharp point and a more...

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Jan-20-2021, 1:34am

Medley12 replied to a thread Definition of a good mandolin player’s spouse in General Mandolin Discussions

You are lucky, Yankees1. Mine doesn’t go in the other room, she sends me to the other room. Ok, not that bad. I have a wonderful wife, but the...

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Jan-17-2021, 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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Jan-17-2021, 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-17-2021, 12:05am

standing.wav replied to a thread Pick Thickness in Theory, Technique, Tips and Tricks

Yeah, to add to Medley12's comments, I would say shape, edge, and material are all just as important as thickness. Try a bunch, and if you change...

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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, 3:17pm

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

I'll have to check out that Acrylux; I hardly ever stray from Dunlop. I had a similar reaction to the Americana. What a bizarre pick! It is quite...

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Jan-16-2021, 3:12pm

standing.wav replied to a thread Mandolin armrests - Yes, No, Type? in General Mandolin Discussions

I picked up one of the basic Cumberland armrests recently, having never used an armrest before. I play seated and use my forearm to steady the...

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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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