Christmas (or any time) package scam
Got one yesterday on the phone, ALLEGEDLY from the Post Office, claiming there's a package for me, but they couldn't confirm my address.With a 933 number to call to give 'em the info.That's GLADSTONE,...
View ArticleFinally!!!
Yup, finally found a beer cooler big enough for me !!! Best thing is, it’ll double as a hot tub when filled with hot water during the off chance I’d run out of beer!!!Slammer!!!
View ArticleMy YouTube Channel Is Back!
As some of you may have noticed, my YouTube channel was taken down last summer. I have been in the process of re-uploading what was lost for about a month now. I also had to create a new banjohangout...
View ArticleRob McCoury's banjo
In several very recently recorded videos on youtube, Rob McCoury looks to be playing a Gibson Granada. It has the deep throaty sound of a prewar. Does anyone know what banjo it is? He is a great...
View ArticleFor Sale Enoch 12" Tradesman with Rickard Dobson Tone Rine
See ad in classifieds: banjohangout.org/classified/107303
View ArticlePlane Wreck in Los Gatos Canyon. (Deportees)
Inspired by @banjopaolo.Hope you like it. It doesn't need much more than chords really, and that's all it gets!
View ArticleAny good shops through WV or near Lynchburg VA?
I will be driving through West Virginia to spend the holidays in Lynchburg. Last time I was in Lynchburg, I wasn’t too impressed with any banjos that were in local shops. The best I could find was an...
View ArticleIt's Been Many A Year
The topic heading sounds like any number of songs written by folk musicians from the 1960's. Tom Paxton, Patrick Sky, Dylan, Donovan etc. but it has been a while since I've posted on this site.I still...
View Article(FF) How to Cook Special Pork Chops
From a German Heritage meat market I bought 2 bone-in, thick (about 1-1/2”) pork chops, well marbled and looking a bit “sassy.”How should I cook them for maximum flavor, tenderness. And moistness. I...
View ArticleFor Sale Enoch 11" Tradesman with Rickard Dobson Tone Ring
Another Enoch Tradesman for sale, this one an 11", See classified ad: banjohangout.org/classified/107309
View ArticleCapshaw by John Balch - Cover Video
Here's a video I had recorded in August in Ottawa, Canada.I've been enjoying learning this tune. I'm still tweaking it here and there. It's a great tune to exercise the fingers, I tell you what!Played...
View Articleone of my tunes
I'm giving away the audio and the tablature for Mainline Runner, a tune I wrote a few years ago with Andy Hatfield, Mark Stoffel and Ron Stewart. Feel free to share.If you like this and you'd want to...
View ArticleCrazy Arms / Allen Shelton
Here's a re-post of a song I worked with years ago. Allen Shelton had such a beautiful touch....JackCrazy Arms
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A Minor Swing / Django Reinhardt
Here's one I posted many years ago. Django at his best....JackA Minor Swing
View ArticleCustom Mastertone Blocks
Anybody know anyone who does these? Y'know, a correctly sized pearl block with Gibson style lettering for 'CUSTOM' or 'PIGEONTONE' or the like?
View ArticleIs Jim Mills' estate active?
I accidentally paid for one of Jim's "early earl" banjo straps shortly after he died (not realizing he had passed). I understandably didn't get the item or reimbursement, but I'm wondering now if there...
View ArticleDefining bluegrass
A member of a jam I attend wanted to limit the songs we played to bluegrass tunes. This made me curious. What makes a tune “bluegrass”? Is it who popularized it (Scruggs), where it originated...
View ArticleRippling Water
I didn't write this tune on the banjo, but it seems to play right at home there.
View ArticleDeering Goodtime Americana
Deering Goodtime Americana for sale. See classifieds:banjohangout.org/classified/107319
View ArticleHarp strings for long neck
Hi allI've just purchased a used long neck banjo from Italian maker Alesa - which sounds great. I'm currently dialling it in so it suits my preferred kind of tone, which is more mellow. I've changed...
View ArticleMartin D-10E Sapele (Road Series) Acoustic-Electric Guitar
For Sale: Martin D-10E Sapele (Road Series) Acoustic-Electric Guitar. See classified ad:banjohangout.org/classified/107325
View ArticleBridge accessory thing
Hey all, I went to see Tony Trischka this weekend and he had what looked like a Deering Vega open-back banjo. It had this piece of wood around the bridge. It looked like a thin piece of wood, maybe...
View ArticleCherokee Shuffle / Bill Keith
Here's one from over 20 years ago as I recall....Nice tune by Bill...JackCherokee Shuffle
View ArticleHOME SWEET HOME - banjo tutorial with TAB
The old favourite , played in the key of G (or C if capo’d at the 5th fret). This arrangement is for intermediate level players, as it incorporates slides, pulloffs, and moving up to the 7th fret. I...
View ArticleHome Sweet Home , intermediate level, key of G
Thought I’d arrange this old chestnut in standard G tuning. Video is in the video library and in the "Sound off" category.
View ArticleWhen did Vega abandon flange tabs and go to a one piece flange?
I have a Vegaphone Professional, Serial No. 88819, and it has a one piece flange. That would date it to 1927. When did Vega abandon separate flange tabs?
View ArticleDixieland Tenor Banjo Teacher in NM?
Hi All,A friend of mine who plays rhythm jazz guitar is interested in taking up Dixieland Jazz tenor banjo and is looking for a teacher in the general Albuquerque/Santa Fe, NM area. Please let me know...
View Article11-13/16" rim with 19 fret neck?
Observation: It seems that I've never seen and old Vega big pot (BP) with a 19 fret tenor neck. I've seen plenty of Vega BPs with 16 or 17 fret necks. Question: Is there a sonic/theoretical/rattle...
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Home Sweet Home / Don Reno
Chubby Checker had nothing on Don Reno when it came to twisting. Don bent every note in that song from behind the head nut (ouch)..I love this piece and remember when Don first played this at New River...
View ArticleNick Drake
Exactly fifty years ago the great singer songwriter Nick Drake died for an overdose of psychiatric drugs, he had recorded three albums that sold very few copies at the time but now are considered Cult...
View ArticleBlue Ridge Mountain Blues / Earl Scrugss
Here's an early Earl tune from the LP, "Earl Scruggs and Friends" as I remember. Be sure to listen to Thierry Schoysman's Bill Keith arrangement, it's amazing what talent for improvising Bill Keith...
View ArticleAdded a New Radiused Bridge to the Mix of Bridges For Sale
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View ArticleBHO member a receiver of the Medal of Bravery Award
Dave Churm was a rescuer at a truck accident in 1980 near Hamilton, Ontario. I contacted him about it, and in his reply he modestly said others in this world have done a lot more than me.
View ArticleEarl scruggs special banjo
Having read the comments on a old blog about some old fella selling his earl scruggs special banjo i feel compelled to write .most of these people on that blog have never owned or played one hence...
View ArticleI'm on a plateau, in a slump , any tricks?
I'm into the 9th month of my banjo playing, progress has been great in my opinion up untilnow. in the last month the progress has been coming very slow. Still trying to practice every dayyet some days...
View ArticleID ? Vega
This is being offered for sale by someone a fair distance away (so I can't drive over and see for myself). Does anyone have any thoughts about what exactly this one is?
View ArticleIF I NEEDED YOU - a Townes Van Zandt song
Recorded by Emmy Lou Harris and Don Williams a while back; Townes wrote it in1972. I fingerpick it on the Martin D-35, some with harmony...
View ArticlePassel of Guitars for Your Consideration
No Martins, Gibsons, or Guilds, but good enough for those seeking to learn. I feel I've priced these reasonably, but I'm open to offers. These three are pretty well set up and ready, the Recording King...
View ArticleInsulting your intelligence
I recently contacted a tree company about taking down some trees damaged by hurricane Helene, especially some dangerously leaning toward my house and being held up by another tree. After showing him...
View ArticleWhat tuners were originally on my 1923 Vega Guitar Banjo?
It came to me with pictured white button line tuners. Believing that the original tuners were geared Grovers, I took the line tuners off. Turns out that the hole is not big enough for geared Grovers....
View ArticleBack to Old Kentucky clawhammer???
I wonder if anyone has come up with clawhammer tab for the bluegrass song "I'm Going Back to Old Kentucky."Thanks!
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