Category: Resources

Special Carbon-Fiber Mandolin Is Being Raffled To Benefit The IBMA Foundation

The IBMA Foundation is raffling off the final Z Mandolin ever to be made. Raffle tickets are now on sale. The Northern California Bluegrass Society is a longtime organizational member of the International Bluegrass Music Association, which is affilated with the IBMA Foundation. NCBS president Michael Hall serves on the Foundation’s Board of Directors.

The Z Mandolin is a beautifully handcrafted work of art and a modern take on the classic F-Style mandolin, a fully custom design inspired by traditional instruments. Advanced carbon-fiber materials produce an instrument that is lightweight, durable, and less susceptible to dents, cracks or scratches than wooden stringed instruments. The Z Mandolin is an ideal tool for the modern musician’s needs. Its carbon-fiber body is resistant to changes in humidity and temperature, making it easy to travel with and easy to keep in tune.

It comes equipped with an elegant, custom-designed Calton Case, featuring a beautiful, pure white exterior and stunning pink interior. The case is rugged and road-tested, yet stylish and sophisticated.

For more information and to purchase raffle tickets, visit the foundation’s Raffle Web Page.

The Strings For Dreams Raffle will end on May 13 and the drawing will be held on May 14.

Last Remaining “Z” Carbon Fiber Mandolin To Be Given Away In IBMA Foundation Raffle

The IBMA Foundation is raffling off the final Z Mandolin ever to be made. Raffle tickets went on sale today.

The Northern California Bluegrass Society is a longtime organizational member of the International Bluegrass Music Association, which is affilated with the IBMA Foundation.

The Z Mandolin is a beautifully handcrafted work of art and a modern take on the classic F-Style mandolin, a fully custom design inspired by traditional instruments. Advanced carbon-fiber materials produce an instrument that is lightweight, durable, and less susceptible to dents, cracks or scratches than wooden stringed instruments. The Z Mandolin is an ideal tool for the modern musician’s needs. Its carbon-fiber body is resistant to changes in humidity and temperature, making it easy to travel with and easy to keep in tune.

It comes equipped with an elegant, custom-designed Calton Case, featuring a beautiful, pure white exterior and stunning pink interior. The case is rugged and road-tested, yet stylish and sophisticated.

For more information and to purchase raffle tickets, visit the foundation’s Raffle Web Page.

The Strings For Dreams Raffle will end on May 13 and the drawing will be held on May 14.

Online Bluegrass Lessons Are Available Through The Directory On This Website

Northern California Bluegrass Musicians who have signed up to be listed in the NCBS Directory are available to give Online Lessons during the panedemic. Interested students can check the directory and arrange lessons with their favorite musicians (the price is between teacher and student). The convenient Directory is listed under Resources in the index on the left side of this website. This is a way for bluegrass students & fans to support area musicians during the Coronavirus Pandemic. Musicians can sign up to offer lessons at <webmaster@ncbs.us>.

NCBS Stolen Instrument Page Is A Free Service Available On This Website

The NCBS National Bluegrass Stolen & Missing Instrument Page is available on this website. This is a FREE Service for both theft victims and used instrument buyers that provides a central reporting location for the recovery of stolen or lost bluegrass instruments. Musicians should immediately SELF POST information about stolen instruments. Instrument buyers should CHECK the page prior to purchase of any used instrument.

The page is searchable and links can be added to connect additional information about the instrument.

Education Is The Topic For Thursday March 18 IBMA Leadership Bluegrass Online Class

The FREE Leadership Bluegrass Online Series: Navigating the Digital Jungle will continue on Thursday, March 18 at 10:00am Pacific Time. This week’s topic is The Business of Education: Four Tips to Becoming More Effective & Profitable, which will be followed by a performance from German bluegrass band Johnny & The Yooahoos!
Thursday’s panel features our own Evie Ladin (Oakland, Leadership Bluegrass Class of 2020), plus IBMA Mentor of the Year Annie Savage and Leadership Bluegrass Class of 2020 graduates Ben Wright and Dave Howard.
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The series is FREE and open to the public; no registration is required. Livestreams will take place on IBMA’s Facebook page each Thursday in March at 10:00am Pacific Time. All sessions will remain on Facebook for on-demand viewing and be uploaded to YouTube the following Monday. Info: ibma.org/leadership-bluegrass.
The Northern California Bluegrass Society is a longtime organizational member of the IBMA.

Online Lessons Are Available By Northern California Bluegrass Musicians

Northern California Bluegrass Musicians who have signed up to be listed in the NCBS Directory are available to give Online Lessons during the panedemic.

Interested students can check the directory and arrange lessons with their favorite musicians (the price is between teacher and student). The convenient Directory is listed under Resources in the index on the left side of this website. This is a way for bluegrass students & fans to support area musicians during the Coronavirus Pandemic. 

Musicians can sign up to offer lessons at <webmaster@ncbs.us>.

Report & Research Stolen Bluegrass Instruments On This NCBS Website

The NCBS National Bluegrass Stolen & Missing Instrument Page is on this website. This is a FREE Service for both theft victims and used instrument buyers that provides a central reporting location for the recovery of stolen or lost bluegrass instruments.

Musicians should immediately SELF POST information about stolen instruments. Instrument buyers should CHECK the page prior to purchase of any used instrument. The page is searchable and links can be added to connect additional information about the instrument.