Greetings List, A few months ago I began experiencing some pain and stiffness in my thumbs and knuckles (no, I haven't been punching out all those political...
Hey Scott, Sorry to hear this. Latelly I have been experiencing mild pain in the left hand only, nothing that stops me from doing anything, and in my opinion...
I hope my friend Arthur Itus hasn't been knocking on your door. I would first ask what "bones" you're playing. Cow rib bone is thicker between the fingers and...
Hey Steve, It's really great to hear that bones playing has caused no ill effects to folks with many years of experience. Let's hope the pain in your left hand...
Hi Mike, Thank you for sharing your experiences. Don't worry about your friend, Arthur. I have actually been quite nice to all the pollsters who stopped by my...
Greetings! My name is John, and I just joined this group because I didn't know about it before! I am a member of the RBS. My father, who learned to play the...
Hi John, Welcome to the group! Your history sounds amazing and a little familar. Jerry Mescher, RBS Board Member, and his father won the 1959 Iowa State Talent...
Thanks for the story, John. This group is a great encouragment. After all the joy bones playing brings to me and those around me, its no longer a surprize to...
Hi to every one and hope you are having a spectacular summer! Next week could be the highlight if you are planning on attending Bones Fest VIII in Reston Va. I...
Well, it's finally ready to debut. I've created a web site, which features bones instruction (with animations), links, video, audio, information on the bones...
As a web developer, I give a hearty "Well Done!" for the web site. Easy to navigate and understand. As a bones player, I sure wish I could be there to see you...
Jeff, Well done on all accounts, great site! I've recommended to Steve Wixon that he list it as web site of the month in the next newsletter, well done, STeve...
I have a set. I like them. Got mine from http://www.hobgoblin.com/local/contfram.htm <http://www.hobgoblin.com/> I'm no bones expert, but the seem well...
I saw some at a music store in Brockton MA. I thought they sucked. They were too thin to produce a decent tone, and being completely flat and straight except...
Since apparently the Pakistani bones are not that great, I am going throw out a request for opinions on the best rosewood bones. I would like a traditional...
Hey Brian and welcome, You might try Danforth bones, Ray Sharier who makes them does them in rose wood and ebony. I will say I prefer to pick them out of a...
If you are looking for loudness, check out the Danforth rosewood. If you're not familiar with Danforths, they are rounded and a bit thick, and they have a loud...
I recently bought two pairs of Danforth rosewoods through Elderly and love 'em. Each pair I received is remarkably different, however each individual stick in...
Hey everyone, Bones Fest was a blast; it was great seeing old faces and new. Greg Burrows has already put some of his photos online for your viewing pleasure--...
Hi to everyone and especially welcome to all new members. Bones Fest VIII was held last week end in Reston,Va. I'll try to give you a retrospective of a...
Steve's email reminds me, that among the many exciting events at this years Bones Fest, we had a change of guard on the Board of Directors of the Rhythm Bones...
Congrats Steve! Thanks to Ev for services rendered. The board is doing a great job. Thanks to posts about BF so far. Sounds great. Sorry I missed it. Mike...
Thanks Mike, Sorry you weren't there, I know you would have enjoyed it. We hope next year is in Chatanooga, will keep you all informed. In the meantime for...
I don't have any for-sale Rosewood bones right now either, though I do have some pieces of rosewood to make them from and would have time in October to make a...
What exactly are you looking for in your bones? Rosewood is known for being loud, and having a bit of a ring to it, and a fairly high pitch. The Pakistani...
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