Category: Resources

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.

One Week Reminder: The IBMA Foundation is raffling off the last Z Mandolin made of Carbon Fiber Materials ever to be made. Raffle tickets are now on sale.

The Strings For Dreams Raffle will end on May 13 and the drawing will be held on May 14. For more information and to purchase raffle tickets, visit the foundation’s Raffle Web Page.

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.

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

The IBMA Foundation is raffling off the final Z Mandolin made of Carbon Fiber Materials ever to be made. Raffle tickets are now on sale. The Strings For Dreams Raffle will end on May 13 and the drawing will be held on May 14.

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.

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

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

The IBMA Foundation is raffling off the final Z Mandolin made of Carbon Fiber Materials ever to be made. Raffle tickets are now on sale.

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

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.

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.

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

The IBMA Foundation is raffling off the final Z Mandolin ever to be made. Raffle tickets are now on sale. The Strings For Dreams Raffle will end on May 13 and the drawing will be held on May 14.

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 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.

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.

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>.

If you shop on Amazon, you can support local bluegrass music through the Bluegrass Society.

Use this link: smile.amazon.com/ch/94-2907716  (“Santa Cruz Bluegrass Society”) and AmazonSmile will donate to the Northern California Bluegrass Society/Santa Cruz Bluegrass Society.

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.