Featured Flatpicking Recordings:

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Grier, David - EVOCATIVE 2009 - Ten original tunes from this genre-busting guitar ace; with Victor Wooten, Stuart Duncan, Noam Pikelny, Scott Vestal, Andrea Zonn and others. Includes "Meditate", "Road To Hope", "As ..more... #DREAD-CD0901 CD .. $13.25

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Blake, Norman - ESSENTIAL RECORDINGS: SLEEPY EYED JOE Rounder Records best-of collection including 10 cuts: "The Fields of November", "Elzic's Farewell", "Salty", "50 Miles of Elbow Room", more. ..more... #ROUN-CD0642 CD .. $9.95

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Sutton & Friends, Bryan - ALMOST LIVE 2009 -- A relaxed session with an array of hotshot pickin' buddies, including Bela Fleck, Tim O'Brien, Chris Thile, Russ Barenberg, Aubrey Haynie and many more. ..more... #SUGA-CD4040 CD .. $15.95

Featured Flatpicking Books:

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FLATPICKING GUITAR WORKOUT by William Bay Book/CD set. A collection of reels written in the keys of C, Am, G, Em, D, A, E, F and Dm. Each reel is written in a different position. Thus, the guitarist learns to play great sounding ..more... #02-20331BCD $14.95

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FIRST LESSONS FLATPICKING GUITAR by Joe Carr Book/CD set. Perfect for beginners, or those who want a solid grounding in the flatpicking style. Using American fiddle tunes, Joe introduces the fundamentals of flatpicking: pick direction, ..more... #02-99973BCD $7.95

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FRETBOARD ROADMAPS - BLUEGRASS AND FOLK GUITAR - THE ESSENTIAL GUITAR PATTERNS THAT ALL THE PROS KNOW AND USE by Fred Sokolow Book/CD pack. Learn to play lead and rhythm guitar anywhere on the fretboard, in any key. Covers chord based licks, moveable major and blues scales, major pentatonic "sliding scales," first ..more... #49-695355 $12.95

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BLUEGRASS GUITAR CLASSICS - 22 CARTER-STYLE SOLOS Includes bluegrass classics such as: "Back Up and Push," "The Big Rock Candy Mountain," "Cotton Eyed Joe," "Down Yonder," "Jesse James," "John Henry," "Little Sadie," "Man of Constant Sorrow," ..more... #49-699529 $7.95

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STEVE KAUFMAN 'S FAVORITE CELTIC REELS FOR GUITAR, VOL. 2 by Steve Kaufman New! Kaufman, three-time National Flatpicking Champion, does it again. Here are some of Steves favorite reels transcribed for guitar. #02-21222 $19.99

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STEVE KAUFMAN'S FAVORITE TRADITIONAL FIDDLE TUNES FOR FLATPICKING GUITAR, VOL. 3 by Steve Kaufman New! This collection originally appeared in .Kaufmans Collection of American Fiddle Tunes for Flatpicking Guitar. (02-95748) but the book was so large it was divided into four volumes. #02-21449 .. list $19.99 ours $20.00

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FLATPICKING GUITAR MASTER TECHNIQUE by Oliver Waitze New! In-depth lessons for players of all levels taught and recorded (slowly and up to tempo) by Waitze. #02-21829 .. list $22.99 ours $23.00

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GUITAR MEDITATIONS - CONTEMPLATIVE SOLOS FOR PLECTRUM GUITAR by William Bay New! Influenced by a wide range of musical styles, these concert pieces are meant to be played with a pick, although they can be performed by a fingerstyle guitarist. #02-22029 .. list $12.99 ours $13.00

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BLAZING FLATPICKING GUITAR SOLOS FOR ONE PLAYER OR MORE by Steve Kaufman New! In order to harmonize, the lead note and the harmony note need to be in harmonic agreement with one another, as well as with the background chord and the key of the song. #02-99642 $22.95

Featured Flatpicking Videos

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DVD - IRISH TRADITIONAL GUITAR ACCOMPANIMENT by Gavin Ralston Learn what makes a truly great session player. Takes you through key techniques such as alternative chords, flamenco rolls, capo slide key changing, bass runs, string damping, scratching, more. ..more... #224-DVD1444 .. list $32.95 ours $29.65

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DVD - THE TONY RICE GUITAR METHOD taught by Tony Rice This two-part set is filled with fascinating conversation and amazing playing. Tony has geared this lesson for players at all levels, teaching both easy and more challenging songs. You'll gain ..more... #300-DVD1 .. list $59.95 ours $53.95

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DVD - NORMAN BLAKE'S GUITAR TECHNIQUES: TWO DVD SET taught by Norman Blake Contains 300-DVD28 and 300-DVD29. In DVD One Norman covers a variety of bluegrass and old-time country guitar techniques including alternating strokes, flatpick rolls, cross picking, single ..more... #300-DVD29SET .. list $49.95 ours $44.95

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DVD - LEARNING TO FLATPICK - A COMPLETE COURSE, FROM BLUEGRASS BASICS TO ADVANCED TECHNIQUES taught by Steve Kaufman Contains 300-DVD346, 300-DVD347 & 300-DVD348. All three titles from the original set: "From the Beginning," "Building Bluegrass Technique" and "Developing Speed and Style." Hold your own in any ..more... #300-DVD348SET .. list $69.95 ours $62.95

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DVD - BLUEGRASS GUITAR taught by Johnny Hiland A classic Hot Licks title available once again! Learn bluegrass picking from one of the best there is. Johnny teaches rapid-fire flatpicking techniques including: his hi-lo/lo-hi approach to ..more... #01-DVD224 .. list $24.95 ours $22.45

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DVD - BLUEGRASS COUNTRY with Richard Collins DVD/2 CD pack. A full-length DVD and two bonus CDs featuring a full band for playalong! DVD teaches six songs: "Gold Rush," "Salt Creek," "Beaumont Rag," "Big Sky," "Just A Boogie" and ..more... #01-DVD454 .. list $19.95 ours $17.95

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DVD - EASY GOSPEL GUITAR - BLUEGRASS/COUNTRY FLATPICKING taught by Steve Kaufman Learn seven gospel songs while developing skills in bluegrass and country flatpicking. Steve shows you how to play rhythm back-up and pick out the tunes while strumming, flatpick style. Then ..more... #300-DVD123 .. list $29.95 ours $26.95

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DVD - LEARN TO PLAY WALTZES - ESSENTIAL INSTRUMENTALS FOR FLATPICKERS by Steve Kaufman Add the beauty of the waltz to your repertoire. Steve plays and teaches five waltz instrumentals beginning with a measure-by-measure explanation of the tune in its simplest form. The he helps ..more... #300-DVD211 .. list $29.95 ours $26.95

Featured Flatpicking New Instruments:

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BLUERIDGE BR-160 DREADNOUGHT All solid woods, Sitka spruce top, rosewood back & sides, mahogany neck (~1-11/16"@ nut) w/adjustable truss rod, snowflake inlaid rosewood fingerboard, top, back & fingerboard bound, very ..more... #BR160 .. list $995.00 ours $746.25

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BLUERIDGE BR-40 DREADNOUGHT Traditional acoustic guitar, solid spruce top, laminated mahogany back & sides, mahogany neck (~1-11/16"@ nut) w/adjustable truss rod, dot-inlaid rosewood fingerboard, top, back & fingerboard ..more... #BR40 .. list $495.00 ours $371.25

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BREEDLOVE RETRO SERIES D/ER GUITAR AND CASE ENGLEMANN SPRUCE AND ROSEWOOD - Quality craftsmanship and vintage style, this guitar is extremely quick and powerful for demanding flatpicking, bluegrass and the blues. Dreadnought shape, solid ..more... #BRDER .. list $1269.00 ours $949.00

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COLLINGS D1A VARNISH FINISH GUITAR & CASE Collings guitars are always great, this one roars! #COLD1AVAR .. list $6625.00 ours $5960.00

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MARTIN D-18 AUTHENTIC & CASE Martin's newest old guitar is a recreation of a prized 1937 instrument.Many small details add up to this being the most faithful vintage recreation to date - not to mention the awesome pre-war sound! Seriously. You need to play this puppy to appreciate it. #D18AUTH (List $8599.00) (Minimum Advertised Price $6899.00) Call for information 1-877-374-8391 (toll-free in USA)

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SANTA CRUZ D/PW WITH ADIRONDACK TOP & CASE PRE-WAR MODEL ROSEWOOD DREADNOUGHT, HIDE GLUE CONSTRUCTION - Guitars of the 40's were built using hot hide glue, an adhesive that dries harder than the wood glues used nowadays. Its lack of ..more... #DPWAH .. list $4950.00 ours $4455.00

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MARTIN HD-16R ADIRONDACK TOP GUITAR & CASE A thousand times yes... #HD16RA (List $2999.00) (Minimum Advertised Price $2199.00) Call for information 1-877-374-8391 (toll-free in USA)

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MARTIN HD-28 GUITAR & CASE The perennial favorite. #HD28 (List $3449.00) (Minimum Advertised Price $2599.00) Call for information 1-877-374-8391 (toll-free in USA)

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RECORDING KING RD-27 DREADNOUGHT CLASSIC SREIES II - Pre-war style all solid wood dreadnought acoustic guitar, rosewood back & sides, Engelmann spruce top, mahogany neck, rosewood fingerboard & bridge, scalloped bracing, ..more... #RD27 .. list $700.00 ours $525.00

Featured Flatpicking Accesories:

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WYRES TP1253 ACOUSTIC GUITAR SET STRINGS FOR PURISTS. Hand wound results in a looser wound, lighter tensioned, softer playing string, with less stress on the player and instrument. Handmade Wyres have truer intonation and stay in tune longer. They cost more to make, but result in a superior sounding string set. #WTP1253 .. list $24.95 ours $14.00 buy 1 for $14.00 ($14.00 ea.) buy 2 for $26.60 ($13.30 ea.) buy 3 for $37.80 ($12.60 ea.)

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ACCESS BACKSTAGE CASE COVER DREADNOUGHT - Nicely designed, very rugged black nylon case cover, with backpack straps, that fits most shaped 14-fret dreadnought hardshell cases. Additional features include web handles on ..more... #ABCC-D .. list $79.00 ours $59.00

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AER COMPACT 60/2 ACOUSTIC AMPLIFIER & GIGBAG Excellent 2-channel amp, one channel for mics, one channel for pickups. Super compact size, 10.25"x 13"x 9.5", 18.75 lbs package, 60-watt, single 8" twin-cone speaker, digital reverb, chorus, ..more... #AER1 .. list $1229.00 ours $999.00

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BAM HIGHTECH "DREADNOUGHT" GUITAR CASE A very lightweight (6.5 lbs) and highly protective case sized for dreadnought acoustic guitars. The sleek black molded shell is a 3-ply structure with an outer layer of tough ABS plastic over ..more... #BHGC-D $715.00

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CALTON DELUXE GUITAR CASE - MARTIN & COLLINGS 14-FRET DREADNOUGHT If you travel a lot or just seek superb protection for your instrument, you should consider a Calton case. These custom fitted fiberglass cases are rugged, well balanced, and attractive, with ..more... #CGC1 charcoal grey w/red $800.00 on order, expected arrival date 11/20/09 granite white w/blue $875.00 light grey w/blue $800.00 on order, expected arrival date 12/01/09

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FISHMAN DREADNOUGHT AURA PEDAL Aura Acoustic Imaging pedal designed specifically for dreadnought acoustic guitars. The rugged, compact 5.6" x 4" x 2.1" box contains 16 dedicated microphone sound images with a selector ..more... #FAP1 .. list $309.95 ours $179.95

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FISHMAN RARE EARTH HUMBUCKING SOUNDHOLE PICKUP W/ VOLUME CONTROL Active electromagnetic design w/ neodymium magnets. Stacked coil construction, volume control wheel, unit clamps quickly into soundhole. Includes prewired 1/4" output jack, which can be ..more... #FREP2 .. list $219.95 ours $139.95

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L.R. BAGGS iBEAM ACTIVE PICKUP w/VOLUME CONTROL Active version for steel string guitar, pickup mounts to underside of the top on the bridge plate, includes an all discrete class A FET preamp built on to the Baggs stereo Strapjack Plus, the ..more... #IBEAMA .. list $199.00 ours $139.00

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MONSTER 12 FOOT ACOUSTIC INSTRUMENT CABLE A high performance cable designed specifically for acoustic instruments!!! Multiple gauge high and low frequency wire networks for accurate, natural, "Time Correct" sound reproduction. Micro ..more... - on order, expected arrival date 11/27/09 12 foot .. #MACST-12 $79.95