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    Re: Eastman or Northfield Opinions

    Both made in China, no? One company likely pays its craftsman more than the other. You do get what you pay for
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    Re: Should I bother?..

    Well, I’m 70 and I do shit all the time that I shouldn’t do, so I say go for it! lol
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    Re: First Post - Greetings!

    Welcome to the centre of the mandolin universe! There is no turning back
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    Re: Got my first mandolin! Eastman 505cc

    Nice looking mando
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    Re: Ibanez Mandolin

    Looks like a 523, I used to have the 526 next to it
    205926
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    Re: Case for 1988 Gibson F5

    This is a 1988 Flatiron with ohc 205590
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    Another Flatiron numbering question

    I have delved deep, but not deep enough apparently…. Montana Flatirons
    First two digits: the year, 2nd two: the month and last 4, the number made.. was the serial number reset on the first day of...
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    Re: I have MAS and check the classified hourly…

    Good news!! I won’t be checking the classifieds hourly anymore…. Just picked up a 1988 Flatiron F5 Artist
    I’m stoked!!
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    I have MAS and check the classified hourly…

    Does this seem normal or should I try harder?
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    Re: Your first great mandolin

    My first “good” one was a Collings MT... nuff said
  11. Re: Do great looking mandolins have to sound better?

    Bob Givens made some very fine and excellent sounding instruments, but they were not made of the fanciest woods
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    Re: Sawchyn Hobo pancake flattop

    If I get one, I’ll post some comments!
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    Re: Northfield Big Mon Engelmann Top

    This is the best quote I've ever read on the internet, But I can't prove it..:))
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    Re: To find one like this would be a dream...

    Add Paul Duff as well
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    Re: X braceing "top sinkage"

    Thanks for the replies, just to clarify....the top is still perfectly arched. But the top has been distorted by the two feet of the bridge. The inner sides of my F holes are lower (1/8") than the...
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    Re: 1995 Duff F5, rode hard and put away wet...

    It's x braced, varnish and red spruce.
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    Re: 1995 Duff F5, rode hard and put away wet...

    Hi Flatrock....Bit of a long story, The previous owner went to Heiden looking for a new mandolin, he took the Duff with him to get it set up. Of course he bought a new Heiden so he put the Duff up...
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    1995 Duff F5, rode hard and put away wet...

    I've been buying and selling on the Cafe for years, but this is my first post on the forum. Not much of a chatter....lol Anyhow, I just acquired this Duff F5, and It is such a great mando. I had to...
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