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    Playing fiddle tunes, folk and country music on anglo concertina, mandolin, and guitar; writing and publishing; letterpress printing; casting metal type for said printing.
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    Longview, WA

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  1. Joe G.
    Bargaining is an art, if it's done right—that is, if both the seller and the buyer know what's going on, and if neither of them insults the other. I lived in Marrakech in 2012/13, where bargaining seemed to be a full-immersion sport. Vendors in the market stalls were fond of saying they were seeking "a democratic price." They always opened high; I always countered low. I never doubted that, in the end, "democracy" favored the vendor over the non-Moroccan shopper, but I don't think anyone was ever offended in those exchanges. I even made some friends in the process. I sometimes miss that part of Morocco, but not enough to get jerked around by low-ballers. You were right to move on.
  2. Joe G.
    I'm right there with you, Luke. That's one lovely machine. I keep lurking on the Buy & Sell forum, but evidently when a person buys one, they keep it.
  3. Joe G.
    The new owners probably think it's meant to say Mad for Trade, or some such thing. Glad it arrived and sort of works, Luke. Enjoy!
  4. Joe G.
    Does a 36-button Wheatstone C/G have a pull C#?
  5. Joe G.
    I believe Mr. Hillman is the Niall Vallely CD-ROM Sweepstakes winner. Boy howdy, that was quick!
  6. Joe G.
    Somehow, while I wasn't looking, even audio CDs essentially became obsolete. For whatever it's worth, I've got a copy of Niall Vallely's CD-ROM that I can't play on my Mac. If anybody wants it, I'll send it to you if you cover the postage, etc.
  7. Joe G.
    That engraved fretwork is gorgeous!
  8. Joe G.
    Concertina Connection has thumbscrews and inserts for both English and anglo concertinas.
  9. Joe G.
    Where are you in the PNW? I live in SW Washington, and I'd be happy to let you fondle some anglos. You'd at least get to feel how different one is from another, and that might help you make a long-distance decision with Barleycorn.
  10. Joe G.
    Hiya Sadie, I've sent a personal message. All best, Joe
  11. Joe G.
    Sadie, I sent you a message asking why the Carroll didn't get the playing time that you'd surely envisioned for it. I didn't mean to offend, if I did, or suggest anything judgmental. Mainly I'm curious as to whether the Carroll was competing for your attention with an instrument that you were already accustomed to playing, and if so, what is the other instrument? I'm still trying to make up my mind about justifying another concertina purchase. Anything you can tell me will help. Thanks!
  12. Joe G.
    Well, dang! I don't need another concertina, but yours is really tempting. I'll keep thinking about it.
  13. Joe G.
    Is your Carroll still for sale? If so, where are you? If you're in the Pacific Northwest, I'd like to play it first and then decide about buying it.
  14. Joe G.
    Give Dana Johnson a visit. He's practically your neighbor, there in Kensington, Maryland. If your daughter likes playing one of his instruments, not only does she get a really good concertina at a reasonable price, but she also gets the care and attention of the guy who built it. In my experience with him, Mr. Johnson is the real deal.
  15. Joe G.
    Kalen, I'm interested, and I've sent a message. -Joe G.
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