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I have a 6-string banjitar (banjo guitar) and I'm having trouble finding a good string-gauge configuration for it. Right now, it has the "Nashville" string setup on it, which is basically the top, or treble, set of a 12-string guitar. I don't like this setup because the 3rd and 4th strings...

I play some IrTrad but I most play American fiddle tunes and folk music You're right, StevieJ, I should've mentioned that in the outset, sorry! But, thanks for all the input, it's been very helpful. Now, does anyone have any recommendation for finding an A/D/G accordion? I'm looking at the Hohner C...

StevieJ, tks. for the advice! I've definitely considered a single-row 'D' melodeon. But I'm working with a limited budget and now being able to play songs in G or A would be a serious limitation- I play some IrTrad but I most play American fiddle tunes and folk music.

Thanks, rh. To have 3 melodeons in one, with the A/D/G accordion, would be sweet to me. I doubt I'll ever get past the melodeon level of playing anyway!

rh and Martin, tks. for your advice! I'm a harmonica player, and I guess I incorrectly assumed that the 'G' row would allow you to play some songs in 'D' in the same way a 'G' harmonica allows you to play a song in 'D' in cross harp. Having said that, would it make any difference if the rows were AD...

I seem to have developed accordion fever. I've played around with several over the years and I'm ready to acquire one. I've read the debates over the B/C and C#/D button accordions. I was wondering what would be the downside, or limitation, of the Hohner Pantera G/C/F model? http://www.hohnerusa.com...

I recently purchased the auto accompaniment program Band-in-a-Box and I've had a lot of fun and learned quite a few tunes playing with MIDI files. The great thing about MIDI files is that they're easy, and fast, to download and transpose to any key you wish. A good solution for those of us with limi...

Steve, all this technical talk about music is making me realize why you prefer diatonics! Like whistles, you gotta love 'em for their simplicity.

Steve, thanks for the info. I really enjoyed reading your website and look forward to getting a copy of your CD, too! I totally agree about the D harp being high-pitched and a little squeaky- I've tried a Hohner Big River Low D, but I found the lower notes took a lot of air and didn't sound very wel...

I play guitar and mandolin, but I've also been getting into playing Irish and fiddle tunes on the harmonica. I really like wearing my 6-compartment harmonica belt and being able to reach down, while playing guitar or mandolin, and whip out a harmonica for a little solo. Right now, here's what I have...

I play guitar and mandolin, but I've also been getting into playing Irish and fiddle tunes on the harmonica. I really like wearing my 6-compartment harmonica belt and being able to reach down, while playing guitar or mandolin, and whip out a harmonica for a little solo. Right now, here's what I have...

Tks. everyone for the replies! You've got me really looking forward to our trip to Asheville- now I think I'm going to take my instruments!

jdevereux, will the Sunday session meet on Sunday, Xmas Day? Will the pub be open? If so, I might even come up a day early!

Hey all! My family and I are going to be in Asheville the week of Dec. 26 and I'd love to know if there are any Irish pubs there- especially ones that have live music or even sessions. Tks!!

I have a black one-piece 'D' Dixon flute and a Guiness whistle (also black 'D') for sale. $40.00 for the pair OBO. Prefer to sell as a package. E-mail me if interested: dsfulmer@hiwaay.net Thanks!

IMHO, if the OP's going to buy these CD's with a credit at Best Buy it's going to be unlikely that they stock the older, more obscure Chieftans albums. A CD that they should have and that I would recommend, although I know I'll get flamed for doing so, is the album that first turned me on to Irish m...