Congrats big joe

[MikeEdgerton]

Congratulations to Big Joe on the opening of his new store in Nashville. It's good to have another place to stop when I'm in the area http://www.mandolincafe.net/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/smile.gif

In case you missed it on the home page (http://www.mandolincafe.com/news/publish/mandolins_00843.shtml)

[Jonathan James]

Yeah, cool to see. Curious to find out what kind of new/used mandolins he sells in his shop...

[Hans]

Best of luck Joe!

[Daniel Wheeler]

Man...another place I have to stop...its gonna take me all day to get through Nashville http://www.mandolincafe.net/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/tounge.gif

[chip]

Hey Joe...maybe David A. should give you a call!
Best
Chip

[sean808080]

Congratulations to Big Joe on the opening of his new store in Nashville. It's good to have another place to stop when I'm in the area http://www.mandolincafe.net/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/smile.gif

In case you missed it on the home page (http://www.mandolincafe.com/news/publish/mandolins_00843.shtml)
mazeltov on your new business!! much success to you!

[Mark Walker]

All the best Big Joe.

You've always been a class act and plethora of help and information on the Cafe' so I'm sure your new endeavor will thrive!

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[JEStanek]

Good Luck, Joe. I wish you heaps of success.

Jamie

[Kevin Briggs]

This is really exciting. Good luck, Big Joe. I enjoyed meeting you at IBMA, and won't hesitate to do business with you if I'm in the market for whatever you have.

[fstylemb1]

Awesome!!! Congrats Big Joe!!! Can't wait to make the trip down and check out the shop. I know you all will be quite a success!!!

[Keith Erickson]

Joe,

This is truly wonderful news. CONGRADULATIONS!!!!!! I've got an uncle that lives down in Memphis (not exactly close) but this will give me an excuse to get up to Nashville now.

I can't wait to see y'all.

Best Wishes to you and all of your success!!!

Keith & Family http://www.mandolincafe.net/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/mandosmiley.gif

[Ken Olmstead]

Congradulations! If I am ever in Nashville....:D Lets us know what brands you will be representing when you can.

[Bill Snyder]

I concur. CongraTulations Joe. I wish the best for you and your new store.

[kyblue]

Great! Best of luck, Joe. Should we expect to see some Pegasus cases, and maybe a visit from Sam sometime???

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Paula

[Dan Krhla]

Gratz Joe! All the luck in the world to ya!

[Jonathan Peck]

This is fantastic news. The best of luck to you and your family...and Big Joe, I'd like to pass on some advice that was given to me when I was first starting in my own business...as you climb the ladder of success, don't let the boys look up your dress http://www.mandolincafe.net/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/biggrin.gif

[farmerjones]

Outstanding News Joe! ! !
Very Best of Luck! ! !



itz notta dress, itza kilt. letum look #http://www.mandolincafe.net/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/biggrin.gif

[Keith Wallen]

Congrats Big Joe! I worked with you on some maintenance on my Bush model and could tell that you are suited for this and should make a great run at it.

[bgmando]

I don't know Big Joe but really enjoy his posts on the Cafe. Sounds like another great pit stop for mandolinists is in place.

[Pen]

Great news and contratz Big Joe. You don't likely remember me (I only stopped in to Gibson once), but you impressed me as one of the most customer service oriented ppl I've met.

You should do great with this.

[Rick Schmidlin]

Congrats from the great north west, wish I there and will be there someday.

[dan@kins]

All the best to you Big Joe! I also had positive experiences dealing with you when you were working for the big G. I'm sure you will do well with this endeavor.

Now I have a new place to go for mandolin work. Looking forward to your site being up.

[woodwizard]

That's gotta be a great place for all of us to visit. One of these days.... Good luck Big Joe

[Stephanie Reiser]

Conratulations, Joe. Never met you, but judging from how I've seen you handle yourself here at the Cafe being bombarded with questions and comments concerning your former employer, I would not hesitate to do business with you.
Can we expect a website at some point? (Sure hope so.)

[Jim Kasperson]

I second Amandlyn. I, also have not met you but I have been bery impressed with your calm and mature presence on the cafe. If I ever get down to Nashville Big Joe's will be my first stop.
Kasper

[johnnymando]

Best of luck Joe. I'll try to stop in when I get to Nashville next. Look forward to your website. We met a couple of times at the Roanoke weekends, had diner one night and picked a few with your son C.D.
John Denniston

[Big Joe]

I appreciate the kind words from all my Cafe friends. We have been extremely busy for the last number of weeks as we have been preparing for our opening. Your support and encouragement has been very encouraging.

We have a few lines of very nice product we will be dealers for and they will be revealed very soon. We have some final things to resolve before discussing those. I can say, however, that we are dealers for Phoenix Mandolin and Rolfe has been a wonderful man to work with in this process. He has been a friend for some time, and his encouragement has been greatly appreciated.

We have a nice bunch of used vintage and consignment instruments in the store. We have two mandocellos, an Eastman mandola, a Flatiron mandolin (chinese) and other items coming in over the next few days.

Our web site in in production as we speak. I have a couple web addresses that I can give you tomorrow or the next day. They will not be up and going for a week or so, but the web sites are already ours.

Our main thrust will be repair but our retail space will be filled with lots of very nice toys http://www.mandolincafe.net/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/smile.gif . We also have plans for building mandolins, electric mandolins, acoustic guitars, electric guitars, and an electric upright bass. We have been working on these designs for some time and have tested and proven them. I think you will like what we will be presenting.

If any are in Nashville on Saturday, May 10 between 10am and 4pm we are having our grand opening. It is being catered by one of Nashville's best caterers and we are very pleased with that. We will have tee shirts and ball caps available soon as well.

If you have any questions, please let me know. You can e-mail me at the store at bigjoev@bellsouth.net or you can call the store at 1-615-865-8797.

Again, thank each of you for your encouragement.

I would like to especially thank Scott Tichenor for his help and for informing the Cafe of our venture. Scott has been a good friend for a number of years and I truly appreciate him.

Thanks to each of you!

[BradKlein]

I'll add my voice to the chorus.
Best of luck to you Joe.

[JimW]

Big Joe, congratulations on your new store opening. When I'm in Nashville, I'll be sure and stop and see you. Also, what is going on with the Pegasus USA venture? Is that still going on and if so, when will they be available?

Best of luck,

Jim Watts

[Jeff Hildreth]

Congrats Joe...

Best wishes for a successful venture

Jeff

[F5G WIZ]

I'll be in the area 4th of July weekend for the Smithville Fiddlers Jamboree, I'll try to stop in for a bit. Would be nice to finally meet you and see your new establishment.

Darrin

[bgjunkie]

Congrats Big Joe. I can't wait to stop in. I'm putting the opening date on my calendar. It will be great to have another option for quality mandolins.

[Dusty]

Big Joe
See ya soon.

[Big Joe]

I want to thank you all for your kind words and encouragement. It really means a LOT to us.

I also want to announce we are currently dealers for PHOENIX Mandolins, RANDY WOOD Mandolins, and Red Line Resophonic Guitars (built by our own Steve Smith from Cumberland Acoustic). I will have each in stock next week before our Grand Opening on Saturday. If you are in the are, stop by and pick a few. We have a good number of vintage guitars and several used mandolins in stock also. Besides, there will be free food! http://www.mandolincafe.net/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/smile.gif .

Again, thank you for everything and if I can ever be of service please contact me.

[DorothyD]

What great news, Big Joe. #Ed and I wish you the very best! #We will be visiting your new store the next time we are in Nashville! May this be your best business venture yet!!

Ed and Dorothy

[Steve Williams]

Congratulations and good luck with the new venture Joe. Diana and I will stop by next time we're down that way to see the kids...

Steve Williams
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[mandomedic]

Big Joe,
Having your own shop puts a new spin on the meaning of life for anyone who tries it.. I know, I've been at it for 35 years. I wish you all the success in the world and I hope you get what you want, and want what you get... The best to you.
Ken Cartwright
Cartwright's Music & Repair Shop
Stayton, Oregon