Yes, I'm in the Bay area. I mostly do medieval repertoire on an extremely cranky Kelischek Minnesinger.
I can hear the cringing from here by some of the purists who have better instruments. However, the instrument is what I could afford. Through dint of ignorant trial and error, I have managed to get what I freely admit is a cheap student instrument to produce music and I have successfully entertained people with it. I also have no qualms about taking it to outdoor events and subjecting it to the elements. Do I want a better instrument some day? Sure, but right now I have to eat. In the meantime, I get to play! Cheers, Lisa J. Alameda, CA Fiat simii. Iocundum nunquam cessat. http://www.wodefordhall.com
