I have a Ramsey Bacon that always had bad overtones. I played with a sock in the pot which got rid of the overtones but made it a little quiet. I recently got a moon bridge for an OME bright angel and put the snuffy smith from the OME onto the Bacon. Holy crap! It is like a completely different banjo! Overtones are gone (along with the sock). It is significantly better. I knew bridges could make a difference (reason for the Moon and the change to snuffy smith) but didn't realize it was this big of a difference. I guess I will go about changing the rest of the banjos away from generics.
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what a difference a bridge makes
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Miller's Rant---Eleanor Rigby
i usually do not post vid's here but with the contests going on this one zoomed down the front page.an early 1800s celtic tune and a very hard to get correct, beatles tune---Tom
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New bridge from Virgil Lawson
As some of you know Virgil fabricated a bridge and offered it here in a giveaway a couple weeks ago. I was the lucky winner/recipient.
I had a chance to put it on today, and the difference it makes is hard to believe - I didn't know the change would be so drastic. It's a fantastic upgrade.
I would like to publicly thank Virgil (vlawson) for the generosity of doing a giveaway on a beautiful bridge - its really something.
Thank You!
Mark
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Knockin on Heavens Door.
A so called mate was playing Heavens Door, and singing the verses, now, what I want to know is, how many verses should there be. When I sing it, I sing three, he sang two, he likes to criticise me at every chance he gets so when I got my own back by saying he had missed a verse he couldn't wait to scoot home at 11 at night to E mail me to try and prove me wrong and that I should apologise to him, but I looked on Y tube and there is" Dylan" singing three verses, I know it's a petty thing but he's such an ars**** , it isn't just the once, he picks all the time, and it spoils the night, so, does Dylan sing three? I know I've seen him on Y tube, but knowing my luck it will be a good cover version. If I'm wrong and he's right so be it, it's no big deal, except to him that is.
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20's Gibson tb1 for sale in Austin, TX
If anyone is looking for a preware tb1, there is one on consignment in South Austin Music which looks to be in good shape and is priced at $799. I didn't take off the resonator but it is diamond flange, shoe bracket, looks just like at 1926 I recently bought.
http://www.southaustinmusic.com/
I have no affiliation.
Chris
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What common things have you never done?
For me it's, never flown in jet plane, never been in Mac, Donalds, never used a cash machine, never played a one armed bandit, never been in a bookies, never lick my fingers when handleing paper bags, money ect. never put money in a juke box, I have not drunk tea for years, never been divorced, I'm sure there are other things I haven't done, but what about you guy's? Mind you, I can see one that I've missed, but I'm sure someone willl oblige.
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I just wanna pick on my banjo all day....
Wow, what an addicting instrument. Work is boring, Banjo playing is awesome!
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Make Me Down A Pallet On Your Floor
New song for me on banjo - usually play guitar on this one with the band. This is take 3 of my first ever run through of the breaks - bit sloppy at the moment!
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Frank Neat Kentucky and and HR-30 ring/rim combo
Christmas is right around the corner!! :-)
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New to banjo, See photo what is it on banjo?
Just purchased this banjo, I am new, retired so I have time to practice now.\
There is a brass "pin" at the 5th fret at the 5th string, Seems to be hitting the string just a little.
Havent seen these on others, what is it and can it be removed, is it needed?
thanks
I have to find out how to post a photo , I'm new to this forum
george
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Security cameras.
How many of you fine folks use home security cameras? I have a couple of cheap Nortech wireless 2.4 Mhz (interference-prone)cameras in front of our house and hooked to a TV/VCR for monitoring/recording.I'm considering upgrading in the future and would be interested in any recommendations about what you have and like. I'd like a four-wireless camera system displayed on a monitor with DVR or SD card recording. I looked at the Lorex SD9 (LW2932) at Best Buy yesterday and it looks interesting and a decent price $330 ( two camera with expansion capability to four.) But I later read some bad reviews about an earlier Lorex model at amazon.com. Thanks for any advice.
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Banjo Picks for Wasboard
I have seen people use thimbles on their fingers when playing the washboard. I plan on getting one soon, can I use metal banjo picks to play it?
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Good business ?
I recently ordered some finger picks,thumb picks and flat picks from a different online store because the shipping was cheaper.
Six days after I received notice that they had been shipped,I sent an email to ask approximately when should I expect them due to having a few mail problems.I even told him about buying a bridge and all I received was a ripped open envelope.
His reply to me was....''You should concentrate on the good deals and same day shipping I have instead of when you will receive your merchandise''. Still no picks!!! Due to his attitude,I don't think I will order from him again.
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"Young Guns" clawhammer guy
Just watched Young Guns (1988) cowboy movie again and saw a clawhammer player at 1hr:09min in the saloon. I told my son the player was actually doing it right as they usually will just hold the instrument and move the hands. Does anyone know who the player is?-Thanks
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how long have you had your current email address?
I was listening to some call-in talk show on NPR recently and a caller was boasting that he'd had his current email address since 1997. The host and his guests were all ooing and ahhing - and it got me thinking.....as near as I can figure, I've had the same email address since 1995.
I remember those outrageous bills I used to get from AOL when they gave you 5 hours a month free then charged for every hour you went over. My first bill was more than $80! I also remember trying both Prodigy and Compuserve and settling for AOL.
I haven't used AOL software for many years now - but I still use AOL mail, accessing it on their website - and I still have the same email address @aol.com.
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Osborne Chief
The first reasonable offer gets this banjo. Thanks for looking.
Lester
http://www.banjohangout.org/classified/36979
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Foggy Mountain Breakdown: Metal Style
enterd a entry in thuh Banjo Hnag Owt banjoin' contest. Foggy Mountain Breakdown, check her out! hope all out hangers enjoys!
Yeah! it are BEEFUS!
www.beefus.net
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Crying holy unto The Lord
Some more tamworth footage has revealed itself.mhere's our take on crying holy unto The Lord.
cheers
andy
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This looks like a scam
On ebay together with a lot of expensive items. Can't bid unless you contact first. I have reported it.
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/221247591298?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649#ht_2893wt_1399
Pity. Nice banjo.
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BARGAIN & REDUCED price pre-mounted hide heads in classifieds
I have three (3) BARGAIN price pre-mounted hide heads for sale in the classifieds now. Click on the "$" above for details.
Thanks for looking.
JDBalch
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