Archived Pages from 20th Century!!
| Index | Starting Out | Wood Chops | Luthiers Corner | Gettogethers | Sheet Music | Links | Editors Page | Band Instruments | Accordions | Steel String Guitars | Classical Guitars | Mandolins | Autoharps | Accessories | Banjos | Violins/Fiddles | Used Instruments | Weekly Specials | How to Order | Repairs | Guestbook | About Back Porch Music, Inc. |
See the Specials Page for details or the Editor's page for the reason!
Just Starting Out |
Useful information for beginners and intermediate players. Includes articles on choosing a new instrument. Basic chord theory. Practice habits, etc. |
Wood Chops |
Our experts discuss advanced playing styles and techniques. Includes sections on Blues, Bluegrass, Jazz and Classical styles as well as suggested playlists. |
Accordion Corner |
Jim Wadowick is a master accordionist. He shares his thoughts and insights on accordian playing. Read about the "happy music" of the accordion. Jim's sheet music is also listed here. |
Luthiers Corner |
Masters of instrument construction and repair speak out. Meet Paul McGill and our on-site expert, Roger Gold, as they discuss how to care for your instrument; myths and suggestions on how to improve to your instrument. |
Regional Get Togethers |
Lists groups open to anyone. Add your own group to this list with the online form. |
Sheet Music |
Sheet music submission from contributors. We will add submissions as they arrive. Currently includes Folk, Irish and Old-Time and classical Music. |
Places to Go, Pages to See |
The obligatory links page to other interesting music sites. |
Editors Page |
Discusses what's happening and upcoming changes at Back Porch Music, Inc. |
Steel String Guitars |
Flattop steel string guitars. From budget to WOW! Includes new 1996 instruments and prices. Check out new super Spring Sale Prices |
Classical Guitars |
Beautiful looking and sounding instruments from Ramirez, Amalio Burguet, Washburn and Prudencio Saez |
Mandolins |
Mandolins for every budget and level of experience from Kentucky, Oscar Schmidt and Washburn (with reviews) |
Violins/Cellos |
Home of the $85 fiddle Package!Affordable Beginner and Student models from Anton Breton, Cremona and H. Siegler. Advanced student models from Fischer, Schneider, Franz Hoffman and Teller. |
Banjos |
Banjos from Washburn and Oscar Schmidt |
Autoharps |
Play that mountain music on Oscar Schmidt autoharps. Easiest string instrument in the world to learn and play. |
Miscellaneous Items |
Yet to be classified. Currently Ukes, Dobros, Bagpipes plus more |
Accordions! |
Yep. You read it correctly. Accordions... I must be crazy or something |
Band Instruments |
Now offerring and affordable line of student band instruments |
Middle Eastern Instruments |
Affordable line of Indian, Middle-Eastern and African instruments |
Accessories |
Strings, picks capos etc. |
Experienced Instruments (USED) |
Advertise a text description of your used instrument here for free, or let us sell it for you with photos and sound. |
Vintage Instruments |
Special commisioned sale instruments |
This Week's Specials |
Specials available only this week. This obviously changes from week to week. Some weeks we will have no specials. |
How to Order |
Instructions and a Secure on-line order form. |
Repairs |
Lists repair work performed by our luthier Roger Gold. Includes photographs and descriptions of repairs. |
Service |
Bone nut and Saddle replacements plus others. |
Guest Book |
Sign our guest book and let us know what products and information your interested in |
About Back Porch Music |
Shamelessly talks about virtues and operating principles. This also contains links to our contributors home pages |