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Here is a very interesting article on various attempts to amplify a saw: http://hooksandladders.wordpress.com/2009/09/02/diy-music-more-musical-sawbservations-two-shows-two-saw-sounds-one-night/
I agree with her re. contact pickups – it totally ends up deadening the music. Playing into a mic on a stand is nerve wracking – You always have to be aware not to smack the mic as you bend the saw. A much more satisfying experience is to attach the mic to your cheat. See this example of a Musical Saw Microphone holder. Or a low budget option is to just use tape and tape the mic to your handle.
One more choice is to use a shotgun mic on the floor aimed towards the business part of your saw.

Finally, remember to dial the treble down all the way to eliminate any bow noise.

Such a fun concept – and this could easily be replicated on as small or grand a scale as you wanted to.

Just joking – Actually, Music and culture exchanges are a good start to establishing peaceful relations between adversaries.

Very exciting music – Give it a listen! – A beautiful blend of Musical Saw and strings

I got these two photos of little boys playing their Musical Saws. – Jack is the one using the mallet. Robert is using a bow. The photos are dated 1927

Well done Olivier! Beautifully played.

It is always fun to see new playing techniques! and especially when the outcome is beautiful music!

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It’s always fun to come across a musical requiring a Musical Saw player… Here is one: “The Burnt Part Boys” available from Music Theatre International (MTI) – In the tracks section, scroll down to “Dusty plays the saw”

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Thursday, March 22nd, 21.45 Uhr on ZDF neo (digital TV)
Magazine “Bambule” with a surprise: Katharina Micada plays a very well known melody on the saw.
Shortly after the broadcast, you can find the TV show online.

If you will be in the Peoria area in the next couple of weeks, consider taking a performance of Peoria Player’s production of Big River – with yours truly on Harmonica (and Musical Saw).

Heard this guy (Ryan Seaton) in concert last night. He pretty much just stays in the midwest, but if he shows up in your area and you have a chance to attend one of his concerts, he is well worth a listen. If you follow Southern Gospel music, you last heard him as part of the Signature Sound Quartet. Whether your musical leanings are Christian or secular, I’m sure you’ll appreciate his performance.