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.
DrBanjo.com: PETE WERNICK’S GIANT WEB SITE! Free instructional articles, 180+ “Ask Dr. Banjo” entries, jamming section, beginners section, tablatures, order Pete’s bestselling DVDs, books, CDs. Details on nationwide bluegrass jam camps, Colorado January banjo camps, photos, mp3s, videos, calendar.
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.
WORKSHOPS ON BEAUTIFUL AMELIA ISLAND: Flatpicking, fingerpicking, fiddle, banjo, Dobro, violin, blues guitar, blues harmonica, songwriting. Open mics & jams. Top instructors that you know in a wonderful setting with lots for your companion to do, too. Be a friend of Florida House Inn on Facebook for regular updates. 904-261-3300, www.floridahouseinn.com.
FREE BLUEGRASS LESSONS ONLINE. Master your instrument with lessons for all levels. www.freebanjovideos.com, www.freemandolinvideos.com, www.freeflatpickingvideos.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.
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.
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.
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 opulence. 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. Martin, Weber, Deering, Washburn, Sigma, 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, Web: www.billsmusicshop.com.
WANTED: REPAIRABLE & NON-REPAIRABLE Martin guitars and Gibson mandolins. Larry Cadle, 606-248-7898.
NICK LLOYD BASSES in Cincinnati builds, repairs, and sells upright basses. Quality work, honest service, and prompt turnaround time. Shipping available. 513-681-1863 or www.nicklloydbasses.com.
RESOPHONIC GUITARS handcrafted in the Ozarks. Best sound or your money back. Contact prcain@hughes.net, www.johnheinrich.net, www.rogercainmusic.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: smakula@meer.net.
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.
THE ADAMS HANDMADE MANDOLINS. Great sound, very low price, satisfaction guaranteed. Call 407-656-2462, e-mail: harmanjoman@cfl.rr.com.
FOR SALE: 1994 GIBSON BILL MONROE signature varnish F-5 mandolin. 182 of 200 made. Near mint condition with OHSC. Pics available. $9,500. Contact jensdad@optonline.net or 845-896-2371.
RATLIFF MANDOLINS: Building the finest handmade mandolins for over 25 years. Visit us on the Web at www.ratliffmandolins.com.
FOR SALE: GIBSON 1949 MANDOLIN. Bill Monroe said it was ‘powerful.’ Blue Grass Boy #37 Frank Buchanan, 828-505-3163.
FOR SALE: 3/4 STANDUP BASS, LIKE NEW, with stand, carrying bag, and new Martin strings, $1,000. Fender guitar signed by Willie Nelson, $5,000. 407-312-4804 or e-mail: wertz.judi@yahoo.com.
MISCELLANEOUS
“IT TAKES A VILLAGE TO TUNE A BANJO” bumper stickers, $3. Order online at www.whiskeypuppy.com.
PARTS AND ACCESSORIES
BUILD YOUR OWN GUITAR OR FIDDLE. Free catalog featuring kits and all the tools, finishing supplies, and instructions needed to build your own instrument. Stewart-MacDonald, P.O. Box 900-C, Athens, OH 45701. Call 800-848-2273, web: www.stewmac.com.
REPAIR AND BUILD BANJOS, MANDOLINS, VIOLINS. Free catalog packed with thousands of parts, tools, woods, kits, books, and videos. Featuring StewMac tools and Waverly machines. Stewart-MacDonald, P.O. Box 900-C, Athens, OH 45701. Call 800-848-2273, web: www.stewmac.com.
PROPIK FINGER AND THUMB PICKS. The most complete selection of picks that you’ll find anywhere. Choose from 50+ picks for the best tone, comfort, and performance. Free catalog. Guptill Music, P.O. Box 521, Orange, CA 92856, e-mail: info@guptillmusic.com, 714-556-8013, www.guptillmusic.com.
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.
RECORDINGS
BILL MONROE LPs: Rare, including his first on Decca; Vocalion; one autographed by Bill. Contact: jimmurpb@verizon.net or 732-892-1466.
SERVICES
REPAIRS & RESTORATIONS by a Gibson, Guild, Tacoma factory-approved repair shop. Lots of Martin repair experience. Martin kits, too. String King, Akron, Ohio. 330-798-1055. Since 1989.
TAYLOR GUITAR WARRANTY REPAIR CENTER: Factory-trained and certified Taylor Guitar specialists. All warranty and non-warranty repair work. Appalachian Bluegrass Shoppe, 643 Frederick Rd., Catonsville, MD 21228, 800-845-8456, e-mail: nick.abs@gmail.com. Serving the music community since 1960.
WINDMILL RECORDS RECORDING STUDIO. Call today! 440-647-6502. Wellington, Ohio. Chuck Seeley, owner. www.windmillrecordingstudio.com.
M.S.H. GUITAR REPAIR AND SUPPLIES: Phone 740-545-9845, Coshocton County, Ohio 43824. Precision tools for professional results.
SONGBOOKS AND PUBLICATIONS
BLUEGRASS MUSIC PROFILES magazine features personal interviews with bluegrass music artists. $20/yr. for six issues. BMP, P.O. Box 850, Nicholasville, KY 40340, www.bluegrassmusicprofiles.com, 859-333-6465.