IBMA 2025 in Chattanooga - Worth going to?
Hey y'all, I've never been to any of the IBMA festivals. Just recently IBMA is selecting Chattanooga as the city of their venue, used to be Raleigh.Question I have - What's your experience with these...
View ArticleDamon Herriman sure had ME fooled!
Liked watching "JUSTIFIED", where a U.S. marshal goes back to his old home town, and shoots a lot of people, and a lot of people end up shooting (and otherwise un-lifing) their friends and family.Sort...
View ArticleFoggy Mountain Special / Earl Scruggs
Everybody who plays Scruggs style knows this gem of Earl's....JackFoggy Mt. Special
View ArticleHinge repair for Gibson 1924 Trapdoor Tenor Banjo
Long story short, just got a trap door but messed up and broke the hinges. There was a post a while back here that argued that fixing/replacing the hinges was a lost cause. I’m still looking but where...
View ArticleAction Dropped Dramatically After Loosening Head — No Dice from Rods
Hey folks, I’ve run into something puzzling with my Gold Tone TS-250 tenor banjo while setting it up. Hoping someone here can help me figure out what’s going on.I recently loosened the head (was aiming...
View Articleanother subjective question
I love bluegrass banjo (mostly Scruggs style but like some melodic too). I listen to bluegrass music very often; rarely listen to any other genre. However, I very rarely enjoy tunes that have multiple...
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What did that thing at Brighton USED TO be??
Been watching the British mystery series "GRACE"Set in Brighton, and almost every show has at least ONE shot of a large metal structure, the skeleton of some sort of building, out there offshore...
View ArticleReview Request for Harmonics on the Banjo Slides
Hi, I'm creating a Harmonic Series video for my YT channel and trying to make sure I'm posting accurate information (please see slides). I think I have everything correct and have been checking...
View Articlehow to maintain hand strength/calluses during layoff?
hello pickers,I will soon be away from my banjo for over a month, travelling - my longest break ever, in 3 years of playing. Does anyone have tips on how to minimize loss of my hard-won muscles in both...
View ArticleSwiss songs for Banjo
Songs: Dur's Oberland uf 00:00; Gang rüef de Bruune 00:20; Im Aargäu sind zwöi Liebe 01:02; Lueget vo berg und Tal 01:18; 's isch mer alles eis Ding 01:14; Min Schatz ischt ke Zocker 01:47; O du liebs...
View ArticlePosting problems
Hi I am new & did post once with photos for info on a banjo for sale.I tried today to post again & it says my account is locked to prevent spam?How do I fix this please?Thankyou!
View ArticleUnbranded vintage tenor
Hi,Anyone know anything about this tenor banjo?Does it have any value or is it worth fixing?Thanks!
View ArticleSan Antonio Rose
Here's a tablature of a Scruggs style arrangement of San Antonio Rose. The song, attributed to Bob Wills, was released as an instrumental in 1938. A couple of years later, lyrics were added, and it was...
View ArticleAnd now the the UK gets in on the sun blocking fun.
Yes, that dreary, foggy, cloudy, sun-starved nation is about to begin experiments which generate new denser clouds so as to block out yet more of that dreaded sunshine. The Guardian article. Seems...
View ArticleSan Antonio Rose 2 / with Chords / Wayne Clyburn
Wayne, I hope it's ok to add some chords to this beauty....JackSan Antonio Rose 2
View Article“Wildwood Flower” - banjo solo with TAB
The iconic Carter Family song based on an 1860 song. Key of G, early intermediate arrangement. TAB is displayed at the end of the video.
View ArticleWildwood Flower - early intermediate level arrangement
Key of G, & moving up the neck a bit.
View ArticleWildwood Flower / Arranged by Jack Baker
Here's one I arranged for BNL over 20 years ago. It's a pretty often copied popular piece of music....JackWildwood Flower
View ArticleTennessee Waltz / Allen Shelton 3/4 time
Here is an Allen Shelton Gem....Allen always had that Shelton touch....JackTennessee Waltz
View ArticlePunching a prewar Presto tailpiece?
Need to have a tailpiece punched. Anyone have contact information for someone who might be able to do this? Last post on this that I could find was from 7 years ago, so figured I would see if anyone...
View ArticleShelby Banjo Company
Hey guys and gals,you should check out the new banjos from Shelby Banjo company, top shelf ,looks playability all the parts are top of the line and they play and sound great, I'll try and post a...
View ArticleVarying Chords in order to make a solo variation in a common song
Often times I've encountered songs we wanted to add to our band play list, but in order to play a variation break or solo, different chords would be introduced in the song to make that possible. This...
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Bending The Strings / Allen Shelton
Here's Allen bending everything he can in this Frolic....JackBending The Strings
View ArticleAbout these Grover tuners…
Hello all. I purchased these tuners a few years back. From where, I can’t remember. I installed them on an old 1890ish banjo to replace the original celluloid tuners. While they work fine, I plan on...
View ArticleA Minor Swing / Django Reinhardt
Here's a great Django Reinardt swing tune that has always been a favorite of mine to fool with. Loosen up both hands, you will need them...JackA Minor Swing
View ArticleTennessee 20 Set-Up
I am currently setting up a mahogany banjo with a Tennessee 20 tone ring (on a Cox maple rim). I am following Scot Zimmerman's set up directions; they're often referred to on this forum. Mr. Zimmerman...
View ArticlePotential Scam
Hey everyone, not sure if this is the place to do this but just wanted to make everyone aware of a potential scam. I purchased this banjo via PayPal from the seller at an agreed upon price. He said he...
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I finally ordered a Mikes Mute
After over two decades, and trying other mutes, and stuffing with towels or t-shirts… I finally ordered a Mikes Mute. I just got the notification that it’s out for delivery! Why is an old man so...
View ArticleGibson style banjo
Hi friends, I’m looking for a new bluegrass banjo! Here’s a bit of info…..I’ve been a mix engineer and session musician for the last 25 years, and when I do get calls to play, it’s generally on guitar...
View ArticleHomemade Wine - Gibson Brothers - Is this right?
Hi All - I'm trying to get the chords for this song and think that I am close but I think that there is something going on before the F#. Can someone help with this? Thanks - Chris
View ArticleNeck for 5-string Conversion
I have a Vega Little Wonder tenor with a 12 inch pot. I’d like to convert it to a 5-string. Can anyone recommend an affordable neck builder?
View ArticleBanjo Bounce / Allen Shelton
This is one of my favorite Allen Shelton tunes. He plays with a lot of swing; same in person...JackBanjo Bounce
View ArticleHave you spent your $10,000 yet?
I have a $2k guitar, but I have more than spent the balance on banjos, banjo stuff, and some sound equipment. Probably a lot more! Every time I go to the music store, I always wonder who buys all those...
View ArticleStrom Banjo
Hi guys,Here’s another banjo I have. I am curious of its value & how to find the model number?Thanks
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Lindale Banjos Custom Build
I just finished my 18th banjo and wanted to share a couple of glamor shots. This is a custom job for a local player who wanted me to emulate a night sky inlay pattern from one of Jason Romero's...
View ArticleHomer C. Ledford and other banjo makers: "Dixie Frets," 1994
It seems that my post about a banjo originally owned by Uncle Dave Macon has about run its course -- I think after one more day, it gets Archived. It got nearly 3800 looks, so that was a quite...
View Articlearthritis
I'm getting my first signs of arthritis in my left index finger joint. It's not very painful yet, I'm going to take collagen for it, along with the omega 3's I've been taking already. I want to lube...
View ArticleProvenance of an RB-100
I'm curious about an RB-100 in a local music shop on consignment. Several searches online have given me different answers as to when it was produced. To wit, the serial number is 525563. It has a...
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Banjos & Accordions: Will People Never Make Nice?
Q: What's the best sound an accordion can make?A: The sound of it crushing a banjo at the bottom of a dumpster!
View ArticleFS: Gold Star GF-200 W/ Hoppers Cam Tuner and Video
Please see the ad:banjohangout.org/classified/109422
View ArticleFS: Fults Tailpiece
Hello,I have a nice Fults tailpiece for sale. I am not sure on the exact model, so if you know, please let me know!banjohangout.org/classified/109360Thanks!
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TOTW 4/25/25 - Calloway (Lee Hammons)
Hi friends - I was surprised no one had picked this tune yet and after having another tune from the Hammons family last week I figured this might be a fun one for folks. One of my all-time favorite...
View ArticleLimerock / Bob Black
Had your Coffee yet? You'll need it for this great Bob Black arrangement....JackLimerock
View ArticleNew Prucha banjo almost here (import duty??)
My new Prucha Spirit banjo is to be shipped to me (in Georgia, USA) from the Czech Republic. Will I have to pay any custom's fees or import duty fees?Thanks!
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