New Virtual Miner Museum of Vintage, Exotic & Just Plain Musical Instruments
This has been an ongoing goal, spurred on by my new insurer (Anderson Group) requiring photos of...
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Terciopelo and Rabbit Pelts
OK, this may be a bit off topic, but it is nevertheless an important subject. I’m talking about...
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The GUITARPA LIVES!
This was my big scoop and presentation-closer in 2009 at the 7th Harp Guitar Gathering – since...
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It’s Raining Chitarpas
Well not literally. Still, what are the odds that the very week I finally post my story on the...
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The Chitarpa of Gian Battista Noceti
One of the more exciting harp guitar research projects continues to be the floor-standing...
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…While Historical French Harp Guitarists Continue to Surprise
…the title being a continuation of yesterday’s blog. Here’s another treasure...
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Modern Harp Guitar Music Alive and Well in France
Nice to see the concert scene picking up a bit there. Stephen Bennett (with wife Nancy in tow)...
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The Bogengitarre Lives Again
Here’s the instrument that Jan Tuláček initially emailed me about last week, after spotting my...
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And MORE 8-strings (plus the odd 7…)
There were a couple of responses to yesterday’s blog, including some new information from...
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Attack of the 8-string Riess Copies
They’re everywhere! How have I missed them (how have you)? For those of us not attuned to...
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