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WE'RE NOW ON FACEBOOK.  No, it's not a result of the earthquake in Baja, California and we're definitely not becoming techno-geeks, but we have kicked at the traces of Ludditism.  Paul Hatch blazed the way when he started the Homestead Pickin' Parlor ‘Preciation Society Facebook Group from his Facebook profile some months ago.   It seems there's been some interest in that group, so we have started our own page.   Paul will continue to manage the group page and will play a role in keeping our page up to date.  We'll try not to have duplication between the two efforts, but stop by when you get a chance and if you like what you see, become a fan.  The information on the Facebook page will be different from what you receive in the newsletter and you get a chance to provide us some feedback on Facebook.  We'll also keep you informed of the goings on at Homestead via photos.  Go figure!  Our Web Site also continues in force.  People in the know simply say we're going viral.

Click the Facebook logo to go to our page and join as a Fan.

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Next Year's Steve Kaufman Workshops  April 2 through 5, 2011

OK, so you missed Steve Kaufman this time -- April 2010 -- for his ninth annual visit to the Homestead Pickin’ Parlor® to conduct his world renowned Guitar and Mandolin instruction workshops.  The good news is that we've already scheduled Steve to come back in 2011 for his tenth annual visit, and we're announcing it right now, so you can mark your calendar.  Details will be posted on the site in January.

The Hottest Thing in Tuners

The PT10 Clip-On Tuner from Intellitouch

Clip-on tuners have become ubiquitous in the music world in recent years. If you’ve not yet added one to your musical bag of tricks, intellitouch, the makers of the original clip-on tuner have now given you a good reason for waiting – The PT10.

The PT-10 features the now familiar LCD Screen that tells you what note you’re closest to, but it changes color from red to green when you’re in tune. It is accurate to within one cent. It has a seven octave range from 27Hz to 1,760Hz. At 2” by 1” by ¾” it weighs in at a mere 2 ounces. A standard CR2032 Lithium coin cell will provide 10 hours of continuous operation. An A-ref button will allow you to adjust the reference pitch from 430Hz to 450Hz.

And we’ve saved the best for last. Intellitouch offers a LIFETIME WARRANTY on the PT-10. In their own words “should this product no longer perform as originally intended due to wear, workmanship or even accidental damage, return it postage prepaid and we will repair or replace it at our option”

It’s available now - $ 39.95

The Upper Midwest’s Only Bluegrass & Old-Timey Store
Founded 1979

Homestead Pickin' Parlor
6625 Penn Ave So
Richfield, MN 55423
(612)861-3308

Fax us at (612)861-0085 Order Toll-free at (800)497-3655

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