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Violins/Fiddles - What You Need To Know

Violins, mainly seen and heard in classical music, were developed in Europe, primarily in and around Italy. Gasparo da Salo (1542-1609) was one of the most prominent developers, changing the...

Violins/Fiddles - What You Need To Know

Violins, mainly seen and heard in classical music, were developed in Europe, primarily in and around Italy. Gasparo da Salo (1542-1609) was one of the most prominent developers, changing the...

Ukulele 101

In the last few years, ukuleles have once again gained in popularity so I thought it would be a good time to include some basic ukulele information: Ukuleles come in...

Ukulele 101

In the last few years, ukuleles have once again gained in popularity so I thought it would be a good time to include some basic ukulele information: Ukuleles come in...

Banjos - What You Need To Know

Did you know that banjos almost always have a higher price tag than guitars of similar quality? That's because banjos usually have metal work and plating, which raises the cost....

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Banjos - What You Need To Know

Did you know that banjos almost always have a higher price tag than guitars of similar quality? That's because banjos usually have metal work and plating, which raises the cost....

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How Having a Teacher Makes You a Better Player

When I was in my late teens (back when the Earth was cooling off) and still living at home right here in New Britain I knew I wanted to learn...

How Having a Teacher Makes You a Better Player

When I was in my late teens (back when the Earth was cooling off) and still living at home right here in New Britain I knew I wanted to learn...

OLD TIME OPEN BACK BANJOS AND TONE RINGS

To talk about Old Time banjos, it’s good to understand that - like automobiles – there are many different types of banjos. And while you can drive a pickup truck...

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OLD TIME OPEN BACK BANJOS AND TONE RINGS

To talk about Old Time banjos, it’s good to understand that - like automobiles – there are many different types of banjos. And while you can drive a pickup truck...

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The Most Important Thing To Look For When Buyin...

What is the most important factor to consider when buying a new or used guitar? You might think the answer would be price, brand, size, or tone – but you...

The Most Important Thing To Look For When Buyin...

What is the most important factor to consider when buying a new or used guitar? You might think the answer would be price, brand, size, or tone – but you...