This week proved to be quite exciting at MSi! The new line of Gold Tone "Old Tone" banjos have arrived and we are very impressed with them. These are really great old-time banjos! You can see them in the "New" banjo section.

Also we have a 2006 Greg Galbreath 12" highly figured open back banjo in stock in the "Used & Vintage" banjo section.

More to come soon.....

I will be teaching a week long gourd banjo making class at the Ozark Folk Center in Mountain View, Arkansas from March 15th-20th. The workshop begins on Sunday, March 15th 2009 and will run to Friday, March 20th. This is an intensive class that will result in the completion of a highly functional and refined gourd banjo. In addition to the class there will be lots of music around to be played and enjoyed.

Please contact the Folk Center (www.ozarkfolkcenter.com) for further information on the school and its registration process, fees, boarding and meals. Feel free to contact me for information about the gourd banjo making class and its course outline

For further info: http://ozarkfolkcenter.com/folk_schools/workshop-details.aspx?id=91

Soon to join the MSI inventory will be:

-Gold Tone's "Old Tone" line of banjos. These banjos are a great addition to the old time banjo world. In Stock!

-Peghed fiddle and banjo tuners. Geared fiddle pegs that maintain the traditional look of ebony pegs. Soon to be available at MSI!

-Mike Ramsey Chanterelle "Regent" banjo made specifically for MSI. #2 style Fairbanks neck on a 1/2" maple rim with a rolled brass tonering...a players banjo. In transit!

-Mike Ramsey Chanterelle "Standard" banjo in transit!

-Kevin Fore 12" Fred Cockerham style fretless banjo!

-Fiddles: Several American, German and Czech fiddles with freshly received professional set ups.

-String Swing Instrument Hangers: Available in Violin and banjo/guitar/mando styles. In Stock!.