INSTRUCTION
GUITAR LICK CARDS: from standard to stellar, 81 licks are isolated on playing cards. Line them up with the same chord progression as your favorite song and voilá!, it’s a new arrangement! Rearrange the licks for endless variations. They’re inspiring! Available for mandolin and banjo, too. $11.50 ppd., per set. Andrew Cushing, 6079 McKinley Pkwy., Hamburg, NY 14075.
BANJOTEACHER.COM: Ross Nickerson books, CDs, and DVDs. Banjo instruction for beginners, intermediates, and advanced banjo students. Banjos for sale, special accessories, workshops, and free stuff.
MUSICIANS MAKING LESSONS FOR MUSICIANS. Learn Dobro from Doug Cox, Ivan Rosenberg, and Orville Johnson; Banjo from Jake Schepps and Ross Nickerson; Bass from Tammy Fassaert and Scott White; Bluegrass harmony singing from Jenny Lester, and much more at www.learnrootsmusic.com. Over forty lessons to choose from. Order direct and save from www.learnrootsmusic.com.
INSTRUMENTS
DOBROS, MANDOLINS, BANJOS, GUITARS, VIOLINS, AUTOHARPS, DULCIMERS, ETC. Old & new. Great prices/selections. All inquiries promptly answered in person. Deal with the people who care. Harry & Jeanie West, 116 East Broad St., Statesville, NC 28677, 704-883-0033, e-mail: jeaniewnc6@aol.com, www.harryandjeaniewest.com or www.finemusicalinstruments.com.
OME BANJOS: Outstanding selection of original, American made, vintage quality banjos. Bluegrass, old-time, Irish, and jazz styles. Models ranging from zen simplicity to elegant opulance. Free color catalogue. E-mail: info@omebanjos.com, www.omebanjos.com, 303-449-0041.
BILL’S MUSIC SHOP & PICKIN’ PARLOR. Bluegrass headquarters in South Carolina. Weber, Deering, Washburn, Blueridge, and other brands. New and used. Strings and all accessories. Dulcimers, autoharps. If we don’t have it, we can get it. 710 Meeting St., W. Columbia, SC 29169, 803-796-6477, e-mail: wwells5939@aol.com, www.billsmusicshop.com.
VISITING NORTH CAROLINA? Stop by and check out our large selection of old, new, vintage stringed instruments, accessories, etc. Reasonable prices. Friendly service. Harry & Jeanie West, 116 East Broad St., Statesville, NC 28677, 704-883-0033, e-mail: jeaniewnc6@aol.com, www.harryandjeaniewest.com or www.finemusicalinstruments.com.
WANT TO BUY: OPEN-BACK BANJOS. Prefer five-string, will consider all others. Bob Smakula, Smakula Fretted Instruments, P.O. Box 882, Elkins, WV 26241, 304-636-6710, e-mail: bob@smakula.com.
ALL TYPES OF BANJOS: New, used, vintage. Bought, sold, traded. Parts, accessories, repairs. Bedford Banjo Shop, 106 S. Richard St., Bedford, Pa., 814-623-2187, e-mail: bedfordbanjoshop@yahoo.com, www.bedfordbanjoshop.com.
UPRIGHT BASS, $195. Violin, Fender guitar, banjo, flute, clarinet, trumpet, $79 each; saxophone, $195; viola with flame-maple back, $195; mandolin, $99. 516-377-7907.
C.F. MARTIN GUITARS, GIBSON, DEERING, JBOVIER, KENTUCKY, DOBRO™, GOLDTONE, WASHBURN, also other well known brands. Free friendly advice, prompt personal reply. Harry & Jeanie West, 116 East Broad St., Statesville, NC 28677, 704-883-0033, e-mail: jeaniewnc6@aol.com, www.harryandjeaniewest.com or www.finemusicalinstruments.com.
WWW.BANJOSELITE.COM: Liquidation of very fine collection.
THE ADAMS HANDMADE MANDOLINS. Great sound and volume. A-style, $1,200. F-style, $1,500. Units now available. Satisfaction guaranteed. Call 407-656-2462, e-mail: harmanjoman@cfl.rr.com.
JBOVIER CUSTOM SHOP: F-5 mandolins, E-mandos, pre-owned & vintage mando-family instruments. www.mandolins.ecrater.com.
BEST IN THE WEST: Large and dynamic selection of new, used, and vintage guitars, banjos, mandolins, Dobros™, ukes, etc. Featuring fine instruments for the player and the collector. We ship worldwide. Intermountain Guitar and Banjo, 712 E. 100 S., Salt Lake City, UT 84102, 801-322-4682, e-mail: guitarandbanjo@earthlink.net, www.guitarandbanjo.com.
WANTED: PREWAR MARTIN D-18 & D-28s and pre-1940 Gibson F-5 mandolins. Larry Cadle, 606-248-7898.
RON’S PICKIN’ PARLOR: SPECIALTY SHOP FOR THE BLUEGRASS MUSICIAN. We carry Collings, Eastman, Blueridge & Walden guitars; Sullivan, Deering & GoldTone banjos; Collings, Eastman & Kentucky mandolins; Engelhardt & Cremona basses; Wechter, Scheerhorn resonator guitars; Folkcraft dulcimers, and much more. We offer instrumental and vocal lessons. 4961 Rushing Rd., Stanfield, NC 28163, 704-888-9961, e-mail: banjoron@bellsouth.net, www.ronspickinparlor.com.
FOR SALE: 1976 NUGGET F-5 STYLE MANDOLIN. Very good condition. Sunburst front and back. Fully bound. Flowerpot headstock inlay. Best offer. 304-232-9308.
JBOVIER EJS-4, RED, ELECTRIC FOUR-STRING: New, case, $598 + S/H. Picture e-mail: yucca1958@yahoo.com, 951-849-8076.
GIBSON MASTERTONE BANJO: Gibson re-issue, Earl Scruggs model, factory new-mint condition. E-mail: fsls@comcast.net, 276-629-2856.
LOST/STOLEN
REWARD FOR RETURN: NICKEL MANDOLIN TAILPIECE COVER. The words “The Gibson” on it. Measures 1 1/2 x 2 1/2 inches. Left at campground in eastern WV, near VA border, south of eastern panhandle in 1976. No questions asked. 304-232-9308.
STOLEN FROM THE MARKSMEN QUARTET in Florence, S.C., on November 25, 2011: 2008 Mossman Texas Plains guitar, mahogany sides and back, big sound hole, ser. #08078; 1991 Mossman Texas Plains guitar, rosewood sides and back, ser.# begins with 91; 1999 Mossman Wheeler Gospel guitar, all mahogany, ser. #990506; one-of-a-kind late 1990s Mossman resonator guitar, all mahogany, F holes, no ser.#; 1973 Gibson Mastertone banjo; blonde Engelhardt upright bass, model #em1b, ser. #91443. Florence Police Dept.: 843-676-8800. South Carolina Crime Stoppers: 888-274-6372. Marksmen Quartet: 706-864-2951.
MISCELLANEOUS
“IT TAKES A VILLAGE TO TUNE A BANJO” bumper stickers, $3. Order online at www.whiskeypuppy.com.
PARTS AND ACCESSORIES
MITCHEL’S PLATEMATE IS RECOMMENDED and used by the oldest guitar maker in the world. Mitchel’s Platemate is also sold in many music stores nationwide and highly recommended by some of the best acoustic guitarists. Mitchel’s Platemate can be ordered online at www.mitchelsplatemate.com or by phone: 330-898-7438.
EUPHONON CO. STRINGS: Bulk major manufacturer strings at fantastic savings. Phosphor Bronze guitar $27.50/dozen sets. 80/20 guitar, $25.50/dozen sets. Shipping $6 up to 2 dozen sets. Electric guitar, mandolin, banjo, dulcimer available. 1-888-517-4678, P.O. Box 100U, Orford, NH 03777, <www.hotworship.com/euphonon>.
SERVICES
TAYLOR GUITAR AND MARTIN GUITAR WARRANTY REPAIR CENTER: Factory-trained and certified guitar repair specialists. All warranty and non-warranty repair work performed. Appalachian Bluegrass Shoppe, 643 Frederick Rd., Catonsville, MD 21228, 800-845-8456, e-mail: abs@toad.net. Serving the music community since 1960.
VIOLIN BOWS REHAIRED ($30) and repaired. Handmade bows for sale. Violins bought, sold, repaired. Tom Owen, P.O. Box 413, 301 S. Byrd, Coalgate, OK 74538, 580-927-9939, e-mail: tombow5006@att.net.