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I wouldn't normally believe anything printed in the NYT; however, I looked at the web site and the endorsement of Alan Bibey does add some credibility.

I have been playing in an old time string band for two years. We focus on mid 1800 and older music and a lot of my playing is based on melody. However, some of the songs we play need some chop. ...

Thanks everyone. I appreciate your input. I stopped by Best-Buy today and looked at the Flip and a Kodak Zi8. Anyone familiar with this camera?

I am wanting to find a small video camera/ recorder that I can use to video and record lessons. Any suggestions?

I have number 999 and have been playing it about one and one half years. I loved it from the day I picked it up at the shop and it just keeps getting better. I am completely satisfied with mine and...

I have been asked to play South Wind and am not familiar with this song. Anyone know where to find notation or tab?

I have both a Weber Fern and a Collings MT. I really like both, but find that I gravitate more and more toward the Weber.

What part of NC do you live? I have a cabin in Whittier in western NC

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I'm going. This will be my second kamp. Looking forward to getting there and hope to meet some "cafe" folks there.

Anyone planning to attend the festival May 1, 2 and 3? #If so, are you staying at the campground?

I have a 2006 Custom II that I am pleased with. I use it for certain occasions when I do not want to take by more expensive instruments. I did change out the tailpiece- added an Allen. I have taken...

Michael, It doesn't matter what key I am learning within. However, what has helped is recognizzing intervals and the flow of the music. It just seems to be easier for me to look at a string of eithth...

I am glad you introduced this topic. #I attended the Kaufman Camp last summer and bought the 4 hour bluegrass workout. #Last fall I started trying to learn the songs well enough to play at the lower...

I am 60 years old and started playing about 4 years ago after experiencing some health problems. #I never had any prior musical training and so I had to start from scratch. #I started by attending...

Where are you in Western NC? I have a mountain cabin in the Sylva/ Whittier area and have been looking for jams I can join when I am up there. Are you close to this area?

Try Native Ground Music in Ashville, NC. #They have some good books with Old Time music in standard notation and lyrics. #No tab. http://www.nativeground.com/

I think all of the above advice is good. I am 59 years old and started playing the mandolin about 3 years ago. Prior to that I had never played any musical instrument. I have found that you "can...

I am considering having Mark build a mandolin for me. Does anyone already have one built by him or have knowledge about the quality of his mandolins?

Big Joe, I was in Nashville Tuesday and looked forward to actually meeting you face to face at Gibson Showcase. I was disappointed when Danny told me you had left the company and regret that I didn't...

This is also my first camp. I have heard nothing but good things about the camp and have been told it is really fast paced. Being at the point in my playing where I am past beginner but not...

I appreciate all the input. I didn't really think along the lines of duck tape when I asked the question, but did find the information, well, information. I noticed that the Kaufman Kamp has...

I live in central Alabama and need to find someone to do a set-up on my Weber F5-Fern. I could drive to the Nashville or Atlanta area if necessary. #Any recommendations would be appreciated. #Thanks.

I am considering purchasing a Superscope PSD340. #Is this a good choice for use in rehearsals, practice, disecting tunes, etc.?