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I had 19 ukes in 2013 and now down to one. I bought my Phoenix Bluegrass mandolin in 2015 and never felt the need for another. The thing I miss most about ukes was socializing with uke players I...

No. I have a Phoenix Bluegrass mandolin but mainly play Bach sonatas and partitas on it.

This was a very enjoyable thread and why I think this is the best instrument forum. I especially appreciated Allen’s contributions and wisdom. Playing mandolin is a blessing and I hope the OP and all...

I had a beautiful Poe Scout made to back up my 2009 Phoenix Bluegrass but ended up selling it to a fine gentleman from San Francisco.

I play my Phoenix every day now and love it so much that my...

Hi Pat,

I’m glad you still have your Poe Scout. My old one is in good hands now. I’m mainly an electric guitar player these days.

Best regards,
Don

A nice man named Aidan contacted me to say he had #76 and that Andy has not updated the website.

David, the buyer of #75 had a build planned with Andy that ended up falling through. He hadn’t...

Sorry everyone, I had four offers in less than 24 hours. Sold it to a very happy local player this afternoon. I guess I'll have to change my avatar now.

I contributed 2% of the asking price to...

I own Poe Scout #75. It's a Gibson Army/Navy style mandolin that Andy made for me last year. You can see pictures of it on Andy's website www.poestrings.net. It is a wonderful instrument to say the...

Very sad news to hear but I hope Jenny is off to bigger and better things. I love my 2009 Phoenix Bluegrass and will never part with it.

Well, I'm at two mandos right now and love both. On my future list is a Sorensen AX, Phoenix Neoclassical, Ellis A5 and Collings MT2-O, but I'm giving myself 10 years to complete this collection. I...

I would go for the used mandolin made by a great builder. Lots of great brands out there and my two favorites are Phoenix and Poe mandolins.

I had a Kala all solid mahogany tenor (KA-SMHT = about $260) when I first started and it was as good as some ukes 5x its price I bought later.

I played ukulele for four years before discovering...

Thanks Pat! I joined the group. My Poe Scout is #75, the next one after yours!

Well, I got home from work at 6:30 pm and have been playing it for the last 2.5 hours. It is loud and sweet and easy to play! I intend to break it in over the next couple of months and then perhaps...

Yes, that's how I ordered my Nugget tailpiece from Northfield. Best to call them at (877) 367-7304.

The Nugget tailpiece is a recent invention of Mike Kemnitzer and sold through Northfield Mandolins. Very nice people at Northfield!

Here are some pictures of my recently completed Poe Scout after 3-months of hand varnishing. Another masterpiece from Andy Poe!

Specs:
Redwood top
Cocobolo sides and back
Rubner tuners
Nugget...

I expect it to sound like all the other Poe Scouts despite the wood differences. I'm looking forward to finding out soon!

Andy Poe just finished testing my Poe Scout in the white and will be breaking it down to finish it now.

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Peter Bagale at Northfield Mandolins came through with the Nugget Tailpiece that I think was made for an instrument like this!

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Andy Poe is building a custom Poe Scout for me with a Redwood top and Cocobolo back and sides.

Components will include Rubner tuners, a one-piece bridge, and a Nugget tailpiece. It will be strung...

I signed up for John's Peghead Nation lessons too. I'm mesmerized by that Loar and his playing. So fun to watch and learn.

Top of the line! Congratulations Pat.

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I ordered a Poe Scout too! I think it will compliment my Phoenix Bluegrass and look forward to getting it this Spring.