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Dec-12-2019, 5:23pm

Joe Dodson replied to a thread New Mandolin Day - Ellis in General Mandolin Discussions

Good gravy. That's beautiful. Congratulations! - - - Updated - - - They use a James tailpiece. I don't know about the arm rest.

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Dec-10-2019, 1:43pm

Joe Dodson replied to a thread Going out of the country...personal item/carry-on? in General Mandolin Discussions

Yup. Same. Mine's been to Iceland, Scotland, Costa Rica, the Cayman Islands, and all over the US, among other places I've probably forgotten about.

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Dec-10-2019, 1:40pm

Joe Dodson replied to a thread Going out of the country...personal item/carry-on? in General Mandolin Discussions

I've carried on a mandolin in a gig bag more times than I can count, but I think I'm done with that program. They won't fit under the seat, and it's...

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Dec-10-2019, 11:49am

Joe Dodson replied to a thread Jams near Beaumont TX in Jams, Workshops, Camps, Places To Meet Others

Beaumont is really more like Louisiana culturally than it is Texas. I'm not surprised to hear that the picking scene is pretty thin. There are a...

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Dec-09-2019, 8:41am

Joe Dodson replied to a thread Like this site but for guitar.... in General Mandolin Discussions

The only one I regularly post at is the Unofficial Martin Guitar Forum. The Collings Forum used to be ok as a niche forum for Collings afficinadoes,...

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Dec-02-2019, 1:57pm

Joe Dodson replied to a thread Obscure Tony Rice tabs. No mando content. in General Mandolin Discussions

Wow, thanks! What a great resource. It's been a long while since I've posted on Flatpick-L. I wonder if I've still got my hat. I still get the...

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Dec-02-2019, 11:57am

Joe Dodson commented on blog entry Mandolin Mondays #205 w/ Special Guest Ekaterina Skliar in dbmandolin

Wow. That was beautiful.

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Dec-02-2019, 12:46am

Joe Dodson replied to a thread Red spruce versus Engleman (MT/MT2) in General Mandolin Discussions

I would have and did. Sorry, but I moved it along about a year ago. I've been playing a Pava A style since then, which is terrific and a wonderful...

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Dec-01-2019, 2:03pm

Barbara Shultz replied to a discussion Polls ~From Now On They'll be Posted Here! in group The Song-A-Week Social Group

Here is the link to week #511 poll, which is posted in the regular forum under "Song and Tune Projects". For the time being, we are having a...

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Dec-01-2019, 1:56pm

Barbara Shultz started a poll Poll for song a Week Social Group week #511 in Song and Tune Projects

This poll is for the Song A Week Social Group Week #511. One vote per member of the social group. Please feel free to link to videos of these...

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Dec-01-2019, 1:49pm

Barbara Shultz started a discussion Week #510 ~ Grey Owl in group The Song-A-Week Social Group

This week’s winner is Grey Owl, which was submitted as an Old Time fiddle tune. Here is a link to standArd notation. Please note the tab in this...

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Nov-25-2019, 3:58pm

Joe Dodson replied to a thread Just wanted to say thanks... in General Mandolin Discussions

My post about the difference between Engleman and red spruce this morning was more than theoretical. I wound up ordering the sunburst MT2-0 that's...

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Nov-25-2019, 11:01am

Joe Dodson replied to a thread Red spruce versus Engleman (MT/MT2) in General Mandolin Discussions

Great point. This may be the source of my hesitation. I had a stock MT years ago which I loved and have always regretted selling. More recently I...

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Nov-25-2019, 10:28am

Joe Dodson started a thread Red spruce versus Engleman (MT/MT2) in General Mandolin Discussions

I'm curious whether anyone has thoughts on the tonal differences of red spruce versus Engleman on the Collings MT/MT2 line, and more specifically...

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Nov-24-2019, 1:04am

Joe Dodson replied to a thread Just wanted to say thanks... in General Mandolin Discussions

I'm about 99% sure I decided to buy a new mandolin today.

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Nov-22-2019, 4:46pm

Joe Dodson replied to a thread Natural talent vs practice in General Mandolin Discussions

Yup. And sometimes, like last night, when it feels like I'm just beating my head against the wall, the best thing I can do is put it down. There's...

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Nov-22-2019, 1:07pm

Joe Dodson replied to a thread Opinion on nickel vs. gold aesthetics in General Mandolin Discussions

Speaking only for myself, I much prefer nickel. Obviously this is a purely subjective choice that has nothing to do with tone, but it's a strong...

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Nov-22-2019, 12:52pm

Joe Dodson replied to a thread Just wanted to say thanks... in General Mandolin Discussions

Nobody can afford that Ellis. We are Icarus, and it is the sun. You want that MFO gloss top at Down Home Guitars.

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Nov-22-2019, 12:36pm

Joe Dodson replied to a thread Natural talent vs practice in General Mandolin Discussions

Wow. I should blow up my damned television. I waste so much time.

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Nov-22-2019, 12:27pm

Joe Dodson replied to a thread Natural talent vs practice in General Mandolin Discussions

I don't know if I have any natural talent. What I do have is an abiding love for the sounds of acoustic guitars and mandolins that's been with me...

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Nov-21-2019, 6:16pm

Joe Dodson replied to a thread Mandolin players who bought or have played a Waterloo Mandolin in Looking for Information About Mandolins

I've been looking to upgrade my own mandolin situation, and even the regular Collings tailpiece leaves something to be desired.

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Nov-20-2019, 3:53pm

Joe Dodson replied to a thread And the prize for worst mandolin photoshop goes to....... in General Mandolin Discussions

I figured it was just a blurry man strumming a bouzouki. - - - Updated - - - It took me longer to process that than it should have.

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Nov-19-2019, 6:11pm

Joe Dodson replied to a thread Sirius Radio Replaced Bluegrass station 62 with 24/7 Dolly Parton in General Mandolin Discussions

Thanks. My information was very stale. I don't really miss Spotify, but I'm always in favor of their being more choices in the market. My gym...

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Nov-19-2019, 6:04pm

Joe Dodson replied to a thread Sirius Radio Replaced Bluegrass station 62 with 24/7 Dolly Parton in General Mandolin Discussions

Worth every penny (and it's only about 33 cents a day for the premium service). Between Spotify and podcasts, I haven't had to listen to a radio...

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Nov-19-2019, 11:32am

Joe Dodson replied to a thread Visit to Carter Vintage Guitars in General Mandolin Discussions

I traded a couple of emails with one of the well-known shops about them, and the owner spoke really highly about them. Then I mentioned I own a Pono...

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Nov-19-2019, 10:21am

Joe Dodson replied to a thread Sirius Radio Replaced Bluegrass station 62 with 24/7 Dolly Parton in General Mandolin Discussions

Don't they charge an extra $5 or something per month for online access? Bluegrass Junction was one of the few draws that ever tempted to come back...

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Nov-18-2019, 12:19pm

Joe Dodson replied to a thread Live From Here - Is There a Better Music Show ANYWHERE? in General Mandolin Discussions

Whew! I'm glad we settled that!

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