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Yesterday, 6:50pm

Eric F. replied to a thread New player - Mandolin in Looking for Information About Mandolins

The "curly bit" is also known as the "$500 (or $1,000) strap hanger." There are exceptions, but in general you will get much more for your money if...

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Yesterday, 1:50pm

Eric F. replied to a thread Please School Me On Mandolin Strings in General Mandolin Discussions

D'Addario EJ-74 is the usual starting point. GHS A-270 is the set I've used the most, but D'Addarrio nickel bronze are becoming a favorite, too....

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Jan-22-2021, 9:21pm

Eric F. replied to a thread New player - Mandolin in Looking for Information About Mandolins

Of the models you listed, I would rule out the Ibanez. I've never played a The Loar that rang my chimes but others like them. I used to have a KM-250...

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Jan-22-2021, 4:56pm

Eric F. replied to a thread Do great looking mandolins have to sound better? in General Mandolin Discussions

Jim, I think you mean feet at this point!

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Jan-21-2021, 9:05am

Eric F. replied to a thread Help: Looking To Buy My First Mandolin in General Mandolin Discussions

Yeah, it sounded great to me, as far as I can tell over laptop speakers. I also agree with Chuck above that a Collings MT2 is an awfully nice...

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Jan-20-2021, 9:25am

Eric F. replied to a thread Help: Looking To Buy My First Mandolin in General Mandolin Discussions

That Skip Kelley looks amazing. Redwood makes for an excellent top. It's very resonant. It's also a unique-looking mandolin. In a world of...

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Jan-18-2021, 1:36pm

Eric F. replied to a thread Help: Looking To Buy My First Mandolin in General Mandolin Discussions

I'd rule out the Martin. They're nice instruments but not really what I'd think of as born to rock. I think you'll want f holes, which also rules out...

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Jan-03-2021, 8:48pm

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

There is always a justification for trying new picks, new strings and new mandolins.

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Dec-31-2020, 2:40pm

Eric F. replied to a thread Recommendation on F style Mandolin? in Equipment

If it tells me anything, which it such a small sample really can't, it tells me that there are a lot more Kentuckys and Eastmans out there.

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Dec-31-2020, 1:30pm

Eric F. replied to a thread Worst scroll of the last century? in Vintage Instruments

That blueberry is more of a dingleberry, amirite?

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Dec-31-2020, 1:28pm

Eric F. replied to a thread Recommendation on F style Mandolin? in Equipment

Click this link and click "Add to cart." Done!

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Dec-28-2020, 10:02am

Eric F. replied to a thread Music store etiquette? in General Mandolin Discussions

Be aware that TME's stock as shown online includes just two mandolins for less than $3,000 and no oval holes. I have a KM-272, which is just a 270 in...

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Dec-26-2020, 5:34pm

Eric F. replied to a thread How Many Like Blonde Mandos?? in General Mandolin Discussions

I have two blond mandolins. I like them both.

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