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I saw internet photos of lending libraries for DOGS>. Yep..box full of sticks, balls, and a frisbee! funny..
So, what would be in a lending library for fiddlers?
1. rosin?
2. earplugs for partner?
what else?
Strings that aren't totally worn out or new ones that just weren't used.... shoulder rests, different chin rests... old cases....mutes...
Play Happy
Swing
Rosin? Are you kidding? Do you wanna' start a dogfight?
I like Swing's worn out strings idea..
How about posting an internet link to the Traditional Fiddle Tunes website?
Everyone knows that a good fiddler needs someone to lend them a sheet music stand!!!
Fiddle capo??
Just kiddin
Tune books.
Old instructional VHS tapes and dvds.
A jug of moonshine, a cheap beat-up old case with a rope tied around it to keep it closed and an improvised replacement handle made out of wire, and an assortment of bridges that don’t fit, are almost completely flat, and have grooves for the strings so deep that it takes effort to get the strings out if you try putting one on.
Rich I have a fiddle with grooves so deep when I bought it that I had to put a walnut veneer over the finger board.
Definately shoulder rests, every one has had at least 2 or 3 before they found out they where c**p
Just looked in my case, and here's what I'd suggest: Chalk and soap for treating your pegs (that Hill stuff is for sissies), felt earplugs, an old bridge for emergencies, a couple tune lists with some tunes you probably never knew to begin with, a handful of mismatched pegs - one might fit something, sometime, spare battery for a tuner (which must be in another case).
That ought to do it.
Oh yes, a couple fractional size strings in case you encounter some needy children.
Edited by - DougD on 03/20/2023 11:57:10
Looks like Doug could be a good donor
I’m going to donate some rebar tie wire and wood screws for making cracked peg box repairs.
I’m on a roll..sandpaper to rough up slipping pegs.
Anne Sophie Mutters Keeps a spare pair of knickers in her case.....?
Hmm.. Fiddle bow lubricant? a flask filled with it?
Hmmmmm ... I think I might need to get a bigger case.
See if there’s a case in the lending library
A few sets of ear plugs for any nearby, hearby friends...lol. oops, er maybe that's for the banjo library.
A musicians address book... if you give or take, put your contact information... we just may have to jam soon
Play Happy
Swing
One of those real, honest to goodness, chinrest clamp tools. Old tuners. How bout old dictaphone/ Walkman type recorders? I'd donate several Homespun DVDs. Just think, the last three items are obsolete today. I feel very old.
2032 batteries...with a little life left in them?
A few old cassette tapes with garbled recordings from festivals from say, 1987 or so.
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Originally posted by EarwormA few old cassette tapes with garbled recordings from festivals from say, 1987 or so.
Boy, Do I have those!!!
I guess you'd need a cassette player then too?
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Originally posted by groundhogpeggyI guess you'd need a cassette player then too?
Exactly.. How even has one anymore!!!
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