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Oliver Apitius used to make wooden saddles with tiny bone inserts inset where the strings cross. I've played at least one where only the 2 plain strings had bone inserts and the wound strings went...

After opening my wallet wide and spending a lot more money, I came back to a Collings. They rank with the best.

I've played a lot of mandos and possessed fine A and F models nearly twice the price. I settled on an MT2 as my daily driver. It's got incredible tone, clarity and volume in spades. Bill Collings has...

The Bluegrass Album Band recordings - any of them. They took the classic originals by Monroe, Flat & Scruggs, etc. and brought them into the modern bluegrass band with flatpicked guitar solos and...

"I'll play the last 8 as an intro"

That works for me. I use it on Sweet Georgia Brown.

I've played a wonderful Ellis A. I've also played several MT2V's and own an MT2. I believe Tom's voicing emphasizes a little more bottom end. Collings might favor a little more midrange - more...

For furniture projects I've used a homemade chemical stain. Put a hand full of iron/steel nails in a cup or two of vinegar. Steel wool works too. Cap loosely for a day or two. Remove the nails and...

OK - to answer the original post. A good entry book is Roland White's book that comes with 2 CD's. It covers some basic Monroe fiddle tunes and has slow and medium speed versions on the CD. From what...

The Martian was (is still) a rocker?

I won't tell. Same here except it was punk in the early '80's.

I used to play in a duo and switched instruments several times a set. I kept it simple and used a mic. Better tone too.

In band 1, we use Peavey CM1's for loud noisy gigs (vocals & instr). When we play quiet listener venues we use a single AT-3035. It's wonderful to sing harmony around a single mic.

In band 2, I...

I play grass and own an SM57, a Sennheiser e835, a couple Samson CO2's and a couple AT-3035's. Also play weekly in a band that uses Peavey CM1's. The CM1's are super for instruments or vocals. The...

The Bluegrass Album Band. They recorded the best of Monroe's songs as well as Flat & Scruggs. The Album Band added the feature of flatpicked guitar solos and dobro, which have become staples of...

My kids have been raised around music and grown up going to bluegrass festivals. Our oldest used to play fiddle with me until I taught her guitar. Then she put the fiddle aside for a couple years....

I sold a similar one here, less than 2 years ago for $875. At the time, that was about average price for one in a private party sale. Mine was a '96, dark red, made in MT and in good playing...

Steve's tune "The Crow" was recorded earlier by Tony Trishka on his 2007 grammy nominated "Double Banjo" album. I'm not much of a banjo fan but love that recording. I like playing that tune too.

I"ll echo the smaller is better sentiments. Festivals and large venues always have sound. The only places I need to provide it are small bars, cafes & house concerts. I bought a couple small powered...

Instruments vary more than most folks admit. Playing them is the only true comparison. If you can't do that, consider that red spruce has a unique cutting clarity and can be driven to volumes other...

My kids used to love the Grisman Garcia "Not for Kids Only". One I didn't see mentioned: Little Mo' McCoury by Ronnie McCoury. http://elderly.com/recordings/items/MCM-CD0007.htm

I change them when the nacho cheese residue can no longer be overcome by fried chicken grease.

I keep 2 heavy picks in the watch pocket of my jeans 24/7. For several years they were a Red Bear and TS. For over a year now I've carried a BlueChip and the TS. Never lost them and always have them...

How about these?

http://www.harpguitars.net/history/shutt/shutt-non-members.htm#inventor

Check out the 1912 Artist Model, likely made in 1911.

Note the top 3 photos and the dates attributed on this page:

http://www.soundtoearth.com/options_flowerpots.htm

Also, Frank Ford has many wonderful photos on FRETS.com in the museum. A nice...

For $225 you can buy a Kentucky KM-150 from Elderly. Price includes set up, solid woods and a guarantee. After playing everything in their store under $500 I bought one for my son. I believe the...

I've been to Elderly, Gruhn's and Smoky Mountain Guitars as well as smaller shops. Elderly is the place to go. If you don't see it out on the wall, ask and they probably have it.