I have read and enjoy this forum but only once enjoined in any conversation. I don't want my ignorance to show..but I have a couple of questions to ask the community. I assume that most of you are consider yourselves folk musicians. There seem to be many inquiries back and forth concerning different instruments, usually factory made opposed to handmade instruments.With the exception of garage bands in the60's, I haven't played on in front of people, but I do play every day.I know musicians, espically those not playing TOP 40 stuff,don't make the best money, but play more because they like the music.