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APPALACHIAN JAW HARP Photo
~2.5" long, soprano voicing.
JH1 .. list $6.95 ours $5.00
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APPALACHIAN JAW HARP Photo
~3" long, alto voicing.
JH2 .. list $7.95 ours $5.49

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APPALACHIAN JAW HARP Photo
~3.5" long, tenor voicing.
JH3 .. list $8.95 ours $6.50
buy 1 for $6.50 ($6.50 ea.)
buy 3 for $17.55 ($5.85 ea.)

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BEER BARREL BANJO - MICRO-KEG SPECIAL Photo
The folks here in Michigan who make our cigar box stringed instruments have expanded that realm from guitars to ukuleles to dulcimers, and just when you think they are tapped out, along comes the micro-keg-beer-barrel banjo !! Staying true to their other instruments, they have simply replaced the cigar box body with a metal-micro- beer-keg and added either a rudimentary plectrum or 5-string banjo neck. They still have machine screw nuts, floating bridges and built-in transducer pickups so you can plug in. While essentially the same from a functional and sound perspective, no two instruments are identical from a cosmetic perspective; they derive that personality from the particular micro-keg utilized. So have at it. These are sure to round out your banjo playing.
BBB1
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BOGDON 2-STRING CARDBOARD BOX BASS 5 Photos
This innovative and completely unique bass must be seen and played to fully appreciate!! Constructed of what would normally be considered "unconventional" materials, this 2-string (E,A,D -- use your preferred 2 of 3 strings) cardboard bass can be played acoustically or plugged-in (yes, there is a custom piezo pickup installed inside the box)! With common household trim molding as a bridge, a finishing nail as a nut, a piece of wood as a neck, screws as the "saddles" and string guides, and "Bogdon Whacker" strings, about the only traditional pieces of hardware are the tuning machines and 1/4" input jack. The sound and tone of this bass surprises and surpasses the expectations of the most skeptical people that encounter it!! Sorry, in-store sales only (see the Bogdon Kit bass for shippable version).
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BOGDON $139.95

BOGDON 2-STRING CARDBOARD BOX BASS KIT 3 Photos
This innovative and completely unique bass must be seen and played to fully appreciate!! Constructed of what would normally be considered "unconventional" materials, this 2-string (includes E,A,D -- use your preferred 2 of 3 strings) cardboard bass can be played acoustically or plugged-in (yes, there is a custom piezo pickup installed inside the box)! With common household trim molding as a bridge, a finishing nail as a nut, a piece of wood as a neck, screws as the "saddles" and string guides, "Bogdon Whacker" strings, and nuts and bolts as the tuning machines, about the only traditional piece of hardware is the 1/4" input jack. The sound and tone of this bass surprises and surpasses the expectations of the most skeptical people that encounter it!! This is the "kit" version, which requires full assembly with basic tools being needed.
BOGDONKIT .. list $93.80 ours $84.95

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BOGDON 3-STRING CARDBOARD BOX BASS KIT
This innovative and completely unique bass must be seen and played to fully appreciate!! Constructed of what would normally be considered "unconventional" materials, this 3-string (includes E,A,D,G -- use your preferred 3 of 4 strings) cardboard bass can be played acoustically or plugged-in (yes, there is a custom piezo pickup installed inside the box)! With common household trim molding as a bridge, a finishing nail as a nut, a piece of wood as a neck, screws as the "saddles" and string guides, "Bogdon Whacker" strings, and nuts and bolts as the tuning machines, about the only traditional piece of hardware is the 1/4" input jack. The sound and tone of this bass surprises and surpasses the expectations of the most skeptical people that encounter it!! This is the "kit" version, which requires full assembly with basic tools being needed.
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BOGDONKIT3 .. list $119.50 ours $109.95

BOGDON 3-STRING DELUXE CARDBOARD BOX BASS 8 Photos
This innovative and completely unique bass must be seen and played to fully appreciate!! Constructed of what would normally be considered "unconventional" materials, this "deluxe" (color graphics) 3-string (E,A,D) cardboard bass can be played acoustically or plugged-in (yes, there is a custom piezo pickup installed inside the box)! With common household trim molding as a bridge, a finishing nail as a nut, a piece of wood as a neck, screws as the "saddles" and string guides, "Bogdon Whacker" strings, and nuts and bolts as the tuning machines, about the only traditional piece of hardware is the 1/4" input jack. The sound and tone of this bass surprises and surpasses the expectations of the most skeptical people that encounter it!! Sorry, in-store sales only (see the Bogdon Kit bass for shippable version).
BOGDON3D $149.95

BOGDON 3-STRING DELUXE CARDBOARD BOX BASS KIT 8 Photos
This innovative and completely unique bass must be seen and played to fully appreciate!! Constructed of what would normally be considered "unconventional" materials, this "deluxe" (color graphics) 3-string (includes E,A,D,G -- use your preferred 3 of 4 strings) cardboard bass can be played acoustically or plugged-in (yes, there is a custom piezo pickup installed inside the box)! With common household trim molding as a bridge, a finishing nail as a nut, a piece of wood as a neck, screws as the "saddles" and string guides, "Bogdon Whacker" strings, and nuts and bolts as the tuning machines, about the only traditional piece of hardware is the 1/4" input jack. The sound and tone of this bass surpasses and surprises the expectations of the most skeptical people that encounter it!! This is the "kit" version, which requires full assembly with basic tools being needed.
out-of-stock, more coming soon -- normally ships within 30 days
BOGDONKIT3D .. list $134.50 ours $129.95

BOGDON ELECTRIC WASHTUB BASS 3 Photos
Bringing the Washtub Bass into the 21st century, Bogdon has done it again with their electrified model of the low-end tub! Utilizing a 22" aluminum washtub, a 4' "string", a ~4' "neck", and featuring the Bogdon Washtub Bass Pickup with a standard 1/4" pickup, this thing is ready to go! Best when used on a carpeted surface; sorry, in-store sales only.
WASHTUB $119.95

DEERING BOSTON 6-STRING BANJO & CASE 9 Photos
Heavy steel rim also functions as a tone ring, white-bound mahogany neck & resonator, 1 3/4" nut, ebony fretboard with pearl dot inlays. NOTE THAT the scale length is 26 1/4" (longer than the standard dreadnought guitar scale length of 25.4") making the distance between frets a bit longer. Shaped wooden archtop hardshell case with Deering logo & locking latch.
BOSTON6 .. list $2145.00 ours Inquire for Price
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DEERING D6 DELUXE BANJO GUITAR & CASE 7 Photos
6-string guitar neck on banjo rim, gloss finish mahogany resonator with white binding, mahogany neck, 1 3/4" nut, radiused ebony fretboard with pearl dot inlays, ebony peghead overlay with Deering decal logo, enclosed-gear guitar tuners, sand-cast bell bronze tone ring on 3-ply maple rim, 1-piece cast zinc flange. NOTE - Scale length is 26 1/4", about 3/4" longer than standard dreadnought guitar scale. Shaped wooden archtop hardshell case with Deering logo and locking latch.
on order, expected arrival date unknown
DELUXE6 .. list $3410.00 ours Inquire for Price
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DUSTY STRINGS CRESCENDO 32 HARP
Full sharping levers and case.
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CRES32F .. manufacturer's suggested list price ...$2870.00

DUSTY STRINGS CRESCENDO HARP
32 strings, sharping levers on C F & B strings (13 levers total), 4 1/2 octave range from E 2 octaves below middle C to A, all solid walnut with a laminated birch soundboard. Tuning wrench included. 49 3/4" tall, weighs 23 lbs.
available as a special order -- normally ships within 30-90 days
CRESCENDO .. manufacturer's suggested list price ...$2480.00

DUSTY STRINGS FH32 HARP &CS 16 Photos
MAPLE- 32 strings (4 1/2 octaves) from E two octaves below middle C (highest note is A). Loveland sharping levers on all strings. Padded cordura gigbag . Harp is 49 3/4" tall & weighs 25 lbs. (32 lbs in case). All solid woods - neck, pillar, & sides are maple, back is walnut, soundboard is mahogany (in treble) & spruce (in bass) w/cherry veneer.
available as a special order -- normally ships within 30-90 days
FH32-MPL .. manufacturer's suggested list price ...$3775.00

DUSTY STRINGS FH36S HARP & GIGBAG Photo
Stave back version of the FH36B. Bubinga 36-string harp, nylon strings, 5-octave range from low C (2 octaves below middle C) to a high C, Loveland sharping levers on all strings, all solid woods (solid mahogany soundboard has light-colored veneer). Stave back soundbox has angled 3-piece back; some players find this more comfortable to hold than the flat back of the FH36B. 54" tall, 38 lbs in case, (case weighs 7 lbs). Padded gigbag & wrench included.
available as a special order -- normally ships within 30-90 days
FH36S-BUB .. manufacturer's suggested list price ...$5695.00

DUSTY STRINGS RAVENNA 26 HARP 3 Photos
26 strings, sharping levers on C and F strings (8 levers total), 3 1/2 octave range (C below middle C to G 2 1/2 octaves above middle C). 37.75" high without leg extended; 50.75" with leg. Weighs ~14 pounds. Info packet, tuning wrench included.
out-of-stock, more coming soon -- normally ships within 30-90 days
RAV26 .. manufacturer's suggested list price ...$745.00

EVERYONE'S DIDGERIDOO Photo
Decorated PVC with a soft, flexible rubber mouthpiece. Comes in gift box, free "How to play" mini-CD included. As the name implies, a good starter Didg for just about anyone.
on order, expected arrival date 01/23/09
AOED $29.50

GARCIA CHARANGO & BAG 8 Photos
These are exceptionally nice charangos, made in Bolivia, traditional 10-stringed Andean instrument, tuned ggcceEaaee low to high, body and neck carved from one piece of wood, spruce top, ebony fingerboard, ~14.5" scale, 5 courses of strings tuned in unison (except 3rd pair tuned in octaves), fancy marquetry rosette and top purfling, slotted headstock, nylon strings, with colorful aguayo cloth carrying bag, excellent sound and projection, very nicely made. Note - being totally handmade, variations will occur in peghead shapes, purflings, pickguard colors, and rosettes.
CHA1 $300.00

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GODIN A-11 GLISSENTAR 11-STRING FRETLESS GUITAR 13 Photos
Solid two-chambered silver leaf maple body, solid cedar top, 25-1/2" scale rock maple neck, fretless (has side markers) ebony fingerboard, 1-3/4" nut width, Godin custom under saddle transducer and pre-amp, volume, mid, treble & bass control sliders, chrome tuners, natural semi-gloss finish, gigbag included. In a nutshell, it's an eleven string, fretless, acoustic/electric instrument, strung with nylon strings and tuned to standard guitar tuning. More than ever before, musicians are mixing sounds and musical styles from all over the world. This often involves the mixing of Eastern and Western music, such as using a Sitar in a western musical setting or using western instruments to imitate the sounds in eastern music. The Glissentar was inspired by a similar desire to mix elements of East and West, but in this case, in the instrument itself. The Western part of the equation is easy to recognize as a variation on the guitar. All of the instruments basic dimensions, scale length, body size, depth, fingerboard radius, and string height, are fairly standard for acoustic/electric guitars. The Eastern influence in the Glissentar comes from the Oud, an ancestor of the Mandolin that dates back to the seventh century. The Oud is also an eleven-string fretless instrument and is still in use today primarily in Armenia and Egypt. Adapting to this new instrument is actually a great deal easier than it appears. The shape and scale of the neck and the easily visible side position markers help to give the Glissentar a very familiar feel. The Glissentar opens the door to microtonal playing as well as some incredible and unique new sounds for adventurous guitar players.
out-of-stock, more coming soon
GLIS .. list $1195.00 ours $995.00

GOLD TONE "BANJITAR" 6-STRING BANJO GUITAR WITH PICKUP 16 Photos
Natural finish maple neck and resonator, alloy tone ring, acoustic guitar-style peghead with 3 gears/side, rosewood fretboard (1 11/16" nut, 25 1/2" scale length), sliding magnetic pickup under head. NOTE: Tailpice accepts standard ball-end guitar strings.
GT500-STD .. list $819.00 ours $614.00

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GOLD TONE BB400 BANJO BASS WITH PICKUP 11 Photos
Fretted 4-string bass banjo, 32" scale, 13" diameter Remo pre-tuned head (smooth white plastic) with thumb rest, bass guitar tuning gears, rosewood fretboard with black binding & diamond inlays, magnetic pickup (attached to coordinator rods), volume control & 1/4" output jack. Natural maple finish, chrome hardware.
BB400 .. list $939.00 ours $704.00

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GOLD TONE BT-2000 OPENBACK BANJITAR 10 Photos
6-string banjo - 12" rim with Renaissance head, 26 brackets, armrest. Dark-stained maple 6-string neck with enclosed tuning gears, star inlay in peghead, ebony fretboard (standard 25.4" scale), dot inlays and star at 5th fret, adjustable truss rod. Neck attached with double coordinator rods. 9/32" bracket nut wrench included. NOTE: Tailpiece accepts standard ball-end guitar strings.
BT2000 .. list $919.00 ours $689.00

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GOLD TONE ES-BANJITAR 13 Photos
6 string neck, 8" banjo head mounted in cutaway electric guitar body, 2 pickups - a humbucker under the head and a single coil in the neck position, stereo signal to 1/4" output jack, pickup select switch, volume & tone controls. Maple body with sunburst finish, bound rosewood fretboard with diamond inlays (1 11/16" nut width, standard 25.4" scale length), chrome hardware, 6-in-line tuners. NOTE: Tailpiece accepts standard ball-end guitar strings.
GTESB .. list $799.00 ours $599.00

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GOLD TONE GT750 BANJITAR DELUXE 6-STRING BANJO GUITAR WITH PICKUP & VOLUME CONTROL 14 Photos
Natural finish maple neck and figured maple resonator, brass tone ring, acoustic guitar-style peghead with 3 gears/side, rosewood fretboard (1 11/16" nut, 25 1/2" scale length), sliding magnetic pickup under head. NOTE: Tailpiece accepts standard ball-end guitar strings.
GT750V .. list $1019.00 ours $764.00

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HARDWOOD DIDGERIDOO, BLUE LIZARD Photo
Painted black with a large blue lizard (croc) design, about 51" long, dipped wax mouthpiece. Light, but good sound, imported from Australia. A step up from PVC, a nice beginner's instrument.
on order, expected arrival date 01/23/09
AOHD2 .. list $100.00 ours $79.95

HARDWOOD DIDGERIDOO, BROWN LIZARD 2 Photos
Painted black with a large brown lizard (croc) design, about 51" long, dipped wax mouthpiece. Light, but good sound, imported from Australia. A step up from PVC, a nice beginner's instrument.
on order, expected arrival date 01/23/09
AOHD1 .. list $100.00 ours $79.95

HARPSICLE 26 STRING LAP HARP Photo
This is a lightweight (4 1/2 pounds), 26 string lap harp. Made in a simple yet sturdy fashion, meant to be played, not displayed. Covers 3 1/2 octaves, G to C below Middle C, plays in C major and A minor and can be tuned to other keys. An inexpensive beginner harp, a travel harp, or a therapy harp. Good volume and tone. We will carry the natural maple and the black painted version; many other colors are available.
HARPSICLE
natural wood $354.00 free shipping - click for details
painted black $354.00 free shipping - click for details
various painted colors $354.00 available as a special order -- normally ships within 5-20 days

LAME HORSE SAPELE "GITJO" 6-STRING BANJO-GUITAR WITH CASE 14 Photos
5-piece birdseye maple and sapele neck, 21 fret red stained diamond-wood fingerboard with horse inlaid at 1st fret, side dots, 25-1/2" scale, 1-11/16" nut width, slotted peghead with spalted maple overlay and a lacewood veneer on the back, Waverly tuners, 11" solid sapele rim with a cap of bubinga and 18 brackets, "Elite" fiberskyn head, patented bell brass "Perfect Fit" neck to rim attachment, custom Lame Horse tailpiece (uses ball end strings) & compensated bridge. Sapele armrest. French polish finish. TKL case included. Made in the U.S.A. by Jeremy Jenkins. This instrument sounds as great as it looks!
GITJO4 $2400.00

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LUCIDA GUITARRON & GIGBAG 10 Photos
The pulse of mariachi music, this classic Mexican 6-string acoustic bass features a deep bowl-backed body with Nato back & sides, spruce top, nato neck w/ fretless rosewood fingerboard, solid headstock, geared tuners, rope body binding w/ herringbone purfling, wood marquetry rosette, Mexican made nylon guitarron strings (tuned A-D-G-C-E-A, high-A actually drops back down in pitch just below the 3rd string C), includes nylon gigbag, made in Asia.
on order, expected arrival date unknown
LGR1 .. list $459.99 ours $350.00

MENZIES TACKHEAD GUITAR BANJO 12 Photos
Tackhead 6-string banjo with 13" rim. Walnut fretless neck with fiddle style peghead, ebony violin pegs, skin head on dark-stained oak rim, handmade bone tailpiece, handmade maple bridge.
MTB6-171 $875.00

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MICHAEL KELLY CLUB CUSTOM FRETLESS 4 11 Photos
4-STRING ACOUSTIC-ELECTRIC BASS GUITAR - Laminated burled ash back & sides, solid cedar top, mahogany neck, gloss finish, rosewood fretless fingerboard , soft-cutaway body style with round soundhole and abalone rosette, rosewood pin bridge, die cast tuning machines and Fishman pickup system with onboard preamp-EQ. Imported from Asia.
on order, expected arrival date unknown
MKB34 .. list $650.00 ours $449.00

MICHAEL KELLY CLUB DELUXE 4 Photo
ACOUSTIC-ELECTRIC 4-STRING BASS GUITAR - All solid wood construction, rosewood back & sides, cedar top, mahogany neck, satin finish, rosewood fretboard, soft-cutaway body style with round soundhole and abalone rosette, rosewood pin bridge, chrome Grover tuning machines and Fishman pickup system with onboard preamp-EQ. This is Kelly's top-o-the-line. Imported from asia. Preview photo is of a 5-string version.
on order, expected arrival date unknown
MKB14 .. list $990.00 ours $699.00

MORGAN MONROE FBASS MANDO-BASS & CASE 13 Photos
Unique acoustic / electric bass with a body styled like a classic F-model mandolin. Features include all solid wood construction, maple back & sides, spruce top, maple neck (~1-1/2" wide @ nut), adjustable truss rod, dot-inlaid rosewood fingerboard, 2-octave range, ~30" scale, adjustable rosewood bridge, sealed die cast tuners, trapeze tailpiece, gloss sunburst finish, built-in bridge transducer, on-board volume and tone controls, imported from Asia. Includes hardshell case.
MMFB1 .. list $999.00 ours $725.00

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NOTEWORTHY COUNTY KERRY HARP Photo
24-string folk harp, solid cherry or walnut neck (curve) & pillar, rounded soundbox of laminated cherry or walnut with solid spruce top, Loveland sharping levers on all C & F strings, 3 octave + 2 note range starting at the C below middle C. Lovely sound, very light weight (only 6 1/2 lbs), 31" tall, 10" wide at base, 17" deep. Water-repellant carrying bag, tuning wrench, tuning chart & care instructions included.
GH24
cherry $595.00 on order, expected arrival date unknown
walnut $595.00 on order, expected arrival date unknown

NOTEWORTHY COUNTY MAYO HARP Photo
30 strings (from 2nd E below middle C), solid cherry or walnut neck (curve) and pillar, rounded soundbox of laminated cherry or walnut with laminated spruce top, Loveland sharping levers on all strings. 50" tall (including detachable legs), 13" wide at base of soundbox, weighs 16 lbs. Water repellant carrying bag, tuning wrench, tuning chart & care instructions included.
GH30
cherry $1800.00 free shipping - click for details

SZILAGYI "BLACK FIRE" JAW HARP Photo
The Black Fire has a somewhat stiff reed and produces excellent tone in all registers with an especially excellent low register. Handmade and precisely hand tuned by Hungarian master Zoltan Szilagyi. (We say sil-EYE-jee.)
SJH2
key of A $42.50 on order, expected arrival date unknown
key of G $42.50 on order, expected arrival date unknown
key of F $42.50 free shipping - click for details
key of E $42.50 free shipping - click for details
key of D $42.50 on order, expected arrival date unknown
key of C $42.50 on order, expected arrival date unknown
key of A, lower octave $42.50 free shipping - click for details
key of G, lower octave $42.50 free shipping - click for details
key of D, lower octave $42.50 on order, expected arrival date unknown

SZILAGYI AZTEC MINI JAW HARP Photo
Aztec Minis feature a flexible reed, springy & hot for great tone in the mid & upper registers. Handmade and carefully hand tuned by Hungarian master Zoltan Szilagyi. (We say sil-EYE-jee.)
SJH1
key of A $35.00 on order, expected arrival date unknown
key of D $35.00 on order, expected arrival date unknown
key of G $35.00 on order, expected arrival date unknown
key of C $35.00 on order, expected arrival date unknown

VEGA SENATOR 6-STRING OPENBACK BANJO & CASE 14 Photos
Dark finish maple neck & multi-ply maple rim, Little Wonder tone ring (steel hoop inside spun brass sleeve, nickel plated), guitar-style tuning gears, ebony fretboard. Traditional hardshell case. Made by Deering Banjo Co.
SEN6 .. list $2449.00 ours Inquire for Price
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