Thank you all very much.

Cat, I never expected as much cogent and inciteful information to be so lacking from a single source. :-))

The reason I can't use mics is one of closed loops and feed back. I tried some Audio Technica mics in the past and feed back was amazing. I might just try the Fishman idea, it sound rather intriqueing.

Bev. If I could count on my drink diminished hearing be the problem I'd be happy. However, I don't drink when I play tho'. Just a pint or two of stout at the end of the night. Also, due to a case of Spinal Menegitis when I as 6 I am deaf in one ear. I lost my hearing before stereo. I have always wondered how it sounds. I am convinved that my banjos ills are real and all the banjos own.

I'll try the Fishman idea and report back. Thanks

Don