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fatt-dad replied to a thread My New Baby in General Mandolin Discussions

I'm currently using EXP74cm, which have the 11.5 E string. Then too, I like the Heavy Starks. How's the bridge fit? f-d

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Yesterday, 8:42am

Caleb replied to a thread How to Keep a Headstock Tuner from Damaging Your Instrument in Equipment

I've always been firmly against leaving a tuner on the headstock because of the look, but the little D'Addarios are a genuine nightmare to remove so...

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Apr-14-2021, 1:58pm

Caleb replied to a thread Nmd in General Mandolin Discussions

Congratulations! I, too, went from an Eastman to a Collings MT. It’s a lifetime keeper. Play yours in good health!

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Apr-12-2021, 7:18am

fatt-dad replied to a thread Octave mandolin less-expensive choices in Equipment

I'm having a lot of fun with my mdo-305! I also went with the mandolin strings. No problem! Retooling all my mandolin fiddle tunes - well, the...

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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, 9:40am

Caleb replied to a thread Fern? in General Mandolin Discussions

This really is a wonderful little quip. I'll be borrowing it myself.

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Apr-10-2021, 8:28am

Caleb replied to a thread Pandemic Reading in General Mandolin Discussions

This is the book I was going to recommend. I started seriously reading about 15 years ago, and several hundred books later this one still stands...

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Apr-09-2021, 12:31pm

Caleb replied to a thread stand or sit? in General Mandolin Discussions

I don’t play well while standing, mainly because I’ve been playing while sitting all along. I also notice how thin the mandolin sounds if I try to...

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Apr-09-2021, 9:05am

fatt-dad replied to a thread Grandfathers Gibson A3 Mandolin in Builders and Repair

So great! I've kept my A3 for over 35 years. Second owner. When I got it it needed work - neck was bowed and the seams separated. Well worth the...

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Apr-09-2021, 9:00am

fatt-dad replied to a thread stand or sit? in General Mandolin Discussions

I walk around my yard and play fiddle tunes all the time. I just enjoy the command of doing it - well, that and the overall therapy. f-d

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Apr-08-2021, 12:03pm

Caleb replied to a thread String journey on a Collings MT in Equipment

I took off the Dean Markleys. They never really settled down and sounded quite “wirey” the whole time. I also think they pretty old since two of...

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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, 9:46am

JEStanek replied to a thread Wienman F-5 in Videos, Pictures & Sound Files

Nice and Congrats! Jamie

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Apr-08-2021, 9:45am

JEStanek replied to a thread Intermediate Mando - Good Mando to Step up to? in Looking for Information About Mandolins

Depending on your skill level, dedication to practice, follow through on good habits you gain from lessons, and participation in jams, and what style...

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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, 11:38am

JEStanek replied to a thread Just got this email from Acoustic Disc in Jazz/Blues Variants, Bossa, Choro, Klezmer

This is for FIRST RECORDINGS - LIVE IN DAWG’S LIVING ROOM David Grisman Quintet These recently discovered performances are the very first...

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Apr-06-2021, 11:36am

JEStanek replied to a thread Weber Y2k2 in General Mandolin Discussions

Those are Flat Tops. So they won't sound like an arch top / back oval. Consequently, they should also be more affordable if you like their sound. ...

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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-04-2021, 9:36am

Caleb replied to a thread Absolute Silence in Equipment

I can relate to not wanting to drive the family bananas with mandolin practice. When I play guitar it's not so bad because I'm usually playing and...

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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-02-2021, 8:25pm

fatt-dad replied to a thread Narrowing my string search.... in Equipment

umm, no? Thomastik strings are smooth as silk and the A set is flat wound as well. A set of their heavy gauge strings is less than typical...

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Apr-02-2021, 4:19pm

fatt-dad replied to a thread Are travel mandolins worth it? in General Mandolin Discussions

I also travel with my mandolin. Earlier this week with my Flatiron! f-d

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Apr-02-2021, 4:10pm

fatt-dad replied to a thread Narrowing my string search.... in Equipment

the nice thing about Thomastik strings is they last forever. The bad think is that they are expensive. That said, you may like them? f-d

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Apr-01-2021, 9:29am

JEStanek replied to a thread Your favorite Tab tune books? in Celtic, U.K., Nordic, Quebecois, European Folk

I have several of Allan's books/CDs for Medieval and Renaissance music. Has others across genres. Jamie

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Apr-01-2021, 9:26am

JEStanek replied to a thread Sixties Music in Rock, Folk Rock, Roots Rock, Rockabilly

Y'all heard Spruce's (Bruce Harvie) emando surf music? Jamie

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Apr-01-2021, 9:22am

JEStanek commented on article KFC and Elixir Enhanced Strings with CBD/THC Coating Announced in Announcements

So much better than the Hemp and Bronze strings by a competitor. Jamie

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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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