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    Re: Flatiron truss rod wrench?

    My Flatiron F5 has a 5/16 hex brass nut and I've found that a 5/16 nutdriver works for adjusting the truss rod. With the nutdriver having a screw driver handle I'm less likely to over tighten the...
  2. Re: How do you like your armrests (aesthetically)

    I have the McClung style armrests on my mandolins primarily for function. I've tried to attach a photo of the one on my Flatiron F5 so you have something to compare with others that might be posted....
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    Re: Strap problem

    I like your solution, it's the same one I use on my F5 Flatiron! On occasion it has been the source of questions from other F5 owners.209388
  4. Re: The Australian Mandolin Quartet video demo

    The sound of them played together is really nice! Thanks for sharing.
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    Re: Hearing aids

    Costco hearing aides for less than a year but I've finally arrived at adjustments that work for me while playing mandolin in small groups. High frequency hearing loss meant I needed more...
  6. Re: Article: Listen: Butch Baldassari's 2002 Blue Moon of Kentuck

    Thanks so much for sharing this! Just wonderful! Is this available for purchase on CD or download.
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    Re: My ol' Collings MF5 O V

    That is a very nice looking mandolin!!
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    Re: Luither in Seattle Area

    Gail did great work on three of my mandolins. Highly recommend her.
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    Re: Tunes in "F"

    I came across an interesting tune recorded by fiddler Gary Lee Moore in the key of F called "Uncle Pig"! Not one you hear every day in my area.
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    Re: Clip On Tuners / What Cha Got ?

    I'm very pleased with my Unitune tuners. Bright display, quick response and seems pretty accurate.
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    Re: Franks' Mandolin Kitchen

    Looking forward to more! I'm really enjoying your playing style and the variety of tunes!
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    Re: Franks' Mandolin Kitchen

    Great job and thanks for sharing!! Looking forward to future postings!
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    Re: My Greatest Regret

    Not placing my intended order of a Gilchrist F5 when they were only $8,000. I convinced myself that it was just too much $$$ for a mandolin at the time. :crying:
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    Re: Post a picture of your band!!

    From several years ago the "Hard Tack and Honey Band".200149200148
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    Re: Seattle Jams and Meetups

    The Goldendale Pickers Festival is a good one if you're mostly interested in playing music with others. It doesn't book special guest bands but there is lot's of good music made in the park. Due to...
  16. Re: Flatiron A5 Jr on Sweet Georgia Brown

    Nicely done. Thanks for sharing.
  17. Re: Flatiron Appreciation Thread / 1994 Flatiron A5 Artist Pics

    199537Flatiron Master model purchased new in December 1992. My survivors will have to deal with it as it will be with me until I depart this earth.199535
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    Re: To be or not to be (a bluegrass player)

    A bluegrass wannabe with a side of fiddle tunes here!
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    Re: Playing chords alongside traditional tunes

    I first entered the "world of mandolin" when my good friend that played banjo was part of a group formed to play for weekly contra dances. He asked me to join and help provide rhythm for the dancers...
  20. Re: Shove that Pigs Foot a Little Farther into the Fire

    Nicely done and thanks so much for sharing!!
  21. Re: Weber Gallatin Brekke Bridge adjustment?

    I tried one (all wood with Allen wrench adjustment) several years ago on my 1992 Flatiron Master Model F5 and was very disappointed with it. It significantly reduced the volume and reduced the...
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    Re: Mandola Flatwounds for Eastman MDA315

    I know you're seeking flat wounds, but I found that (D'Addario EFT76 Flat Tops Mandola Strings Medium 16-53) sounded very good on my Collings MT mandolin. They might be an alternative if you can't...
  23. Re: What Sensation Should You Feel for "The One?"

    I second the idea that a good setup can make the difference between an instrument being "OK" and one that is a "joy" to play. That is certainly the case with my 2009 Weber A Fern. It was a decent...
  24. Re: Cool Covid Online Jam of Bluegrass Musicians

    AWESOME!! Thanks for posting!!
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    Re: Brekke vs Traditional Bridge

    Here's my experience:

    I tried an original style Brekke bridge on my 1992 Flatiron F5 Master model and was very disappointed with the sound. To my ears it really muted the volume and reduced the...
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