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My question is, there is some form of buildup between my bridge and tailpiece on the strings. I use J75’s and J74’s sometimes.

That’s a sweet mando! Don’t see those every day.

I second the above post about 90's (and even later as long as its a US made one) Flatirons, there are some really killer A-5's that can be bought in the $1,000-2,000 range.

As far as F-styles: I...

Agreed Br1ck, well put. A mandolin player around me got a Collings MF around the same time that I got my Ratliff and I got to play it at a jam recently. It was a sweet mandolin, no doubt about that -...

Wow, that’s a beauty Dan. Very nice looking. I hope mine is still with me in 20 years. That one has aged well so far. Glad to know people like their Ratliff mandos!

It’s a country boy F with a dark sunburst and some upgrades - James Tailpiece, fretboard extension, Flower headstock inlay, dot Fret inlays. I believe it’s a Sitka spruce top and maple back and sides...

I'm now the proud owner of #1194. Its exactly what I was looking for - loud, punchy, and sweet. The satin burst is very nice looking and the overall workmanship is very solid. I've hardly put it...

Sounds awesome Scotter, thanks for sharing. I’d love to know more so I can get out to one! I love to freestyle jam and I like to play bluegrass as well as old-time, Irish, and Appalachian tunes on...

I live in Bonita Springs , FL and was wondering if there are any other players from the mandolincafe who live around this area. Looking to find some good jams! :grin:

I haven't tried one of the 'official' Dawg picks, but there is a company called FauxPicks (presumably because they are imitation tortoise, made of some natural material) who makes very very nice Dawg...

What is the name of that jig they are playing in that video? That was awesome!

please change my name to Joe DiLorenzo. I didn't realize how much time I would be spending here :popcorn:

I am blessed to currently have Audey building a country boy for myself. Cannot wait to give it some lovin'. I was drawn in by the stripped down motif, the fact that they are by an independent builder...

My guess is a label that was supposed to say Performer F, and then they just stuck an A on it once they noticed the misspelling.

greetings,
I recently acquired a flatiron performer A, made in Nashville TN in 2001. The other day I noticed the label on the inside was misprinted, reading "Flatiron Perfromer A", the A seemingly...