A little over a month ago I developed what is called "trigger finger" in the index finger of my right hand and the middle finger of my left hand. This has certainly played havoc with my bluegrass picking. One web site dealing with "trigger finger" said that one cause was playing stringed instruments, Hmmmmmmmmm. I've been trying to do three finger picking with the second and third fingers of my right hand. Not a hole lot of luck so far. Luckily I can still do the clawhammer and frailing.

Last week I went to an ortheopedic surgon and he is going to perform some kind of operation that will loosen up a point of constriction that usually takes care of the problem. Wonder if anyone else has had this problem or surgical procedure?

Cap't Bob