JAB. I only buy things from The House of Musical Traditions that I cannot get elswhere. Sure its fun to hang out with other folkies, but except for the owner, whom I've know for 20 years, everyone else seems condescending. Condescenion and high prices are a poor coupling.

If you want a good price on music stuff go to Chuck Levin's in Wheaton. They're no nicer, but they're a helluva lot cheaper. I just bought an autoharp off the ebay. Inexpensive, plays great, good experience. HMT didn't have any, didn't offer to order one, and didn't seem to give a damn. I ordered one through Chuck Levin's and got a big discount. Try asking for a discount at HMT. They'll look down their collective nose at you. @#$% 'em.