1929 photo of banjo orchestra
This photo used to hang in the bar of a local venue here called The Crescent. I took a photo of it a while back. Don't they look happy? A nice variety of banjos on display.
View ArticleBanjo neck
Receaved my neck for my Gibson RB250 from Frank Neat what an awesome job they done well worth it for sure…. Almost hate to put my cheat a tuners on it it’s so nice
View ArticleSpace under frets
Hi, These are how the frets look on an older Ode banjo that has not been refretted. Is there normally extra space under the frets like this on some banjos? My current banjos are constructed differently...
View ArticleOne of my original songs
I wrote and filmed this one almost exactly a year ago while camping at our local bluegrass festival.
View ArticleJerusalem Ridge
Here is "Jerusalem Ridge." I'm playing it in G because I haven't installed a railroad spike on this new banjo yet. So anyway, here it is. I don't play it very fast, but it's the best I can do. Thanks,...
View ArticleHead Size Fit Question
Will an 11 3/8" high crown head work on a standard 11" Mastertone flathead ring?
View ArticleWynn Banjos
Does anyone know of or own a Wynn archtop 5 string banjo? How is the quality and most importantly the sound?
View ArticleClones
Do the folks that call all banjos built to Mastertone specs "Gibson clones" call all brands of dreadnaught guitars "Martin clones?
View ArticleSoldier's Joy / arranged by Mike Iverson Clawhammer
Here is a wonderful Clawhammer arrangement by BHO's Mike Iverson....It's a dandy...JackSoldier's Joy
View Article“Hey Good Lookin’“ , Hank Williams banjo
The popular Hank Williams hit song, set out of C shape; early intermediate level.
View ArticleSurviving through the Heat Advisory
Just thought I'd share, if f anyone was concerned about friends/loved ones in Anchorage. NWS issued Hazardous Weather Conditions... first ever Heat Advisory warning for Anchorage, temperatures last few...
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Two Timer
An original called Two Timer; by Nick Chandler and Delivered on the Sully Stage of Wind Gap Bluegrass Festival
View ArticleGoing back at it
Just getting back started and picking the banjo back up. I played a lot for about a year and a half of two years and took a break this year because I got busy. I'm a little rusty but am jumping right...
View ArticleResonator Cover?
My 1926 TB-3 finish is failing to the point that it leave my clothes and skin red if I sweat at all. Basically, fine for practice, major issue for sessions or gigs. I don’t really want to overspray or...
View ArticleHelp me identify please
I was just gifted this old banjo by my aunt. She stated it was my uncles Dad’s, making it around 100 years old. Beyond that, I don’t know anything about it. What can anyone here tell me about it? Is it...
View Article1920s/30s banjo head replacement
Just got this tenor off of marketplace, seller says it's from 1920s/30s ish. Old hide head has a tear so looking for a replacement. Conflicting IDs on an FB group call it either a supertone or a...
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PARADISE by John Prine Tab request
Seeking Tab for : PARADISE (John Prine) : 2 F Thumb lead & or Clawhammer. Thanks !
View ArticleSullivan neck inlays
Howdy. My Vintage 35 has fossilized ivory used for the neck and headstock inlays. Are other builders using it? Are there many Sullivan banjos using it?
View ArticleWTB: Conversion neck for TB1 Diamond flange TB1
https://www.banjohangout.org/classified/116188 WTB: 5-string conversion neck for a Diamond Flange, shoe & bracket TB1. In a perfect world, I'd love a double cut peghead, with gull pattern inlay and...
View Article“Will the Circle Be Unbroken” - demo + easy TAB
The perennial Carter Family favourite that’s been played at the end of many a bluegrass festival.
View ArticleBridge makers ?
Hello,Hope all is well.Are there any bridge makers out there that would make me an uncapped bridge for medium nylons? Crowe spacing would be great if possible.Please write me so I can organize payment...
View ArticleA banjo brainstorm
These folks have way too much fun,, I even saw Bobby T smile a bit… ;-)facebook.com/reel/123258311219...fs=e&fs=e
View ArticleIs an open back banjo better for clawhammer and traditional styles?
Hey Banjohangout!!I've read that usually closed-back banjos are preferred in bluegrass, 3 finger picking type music, whilst an open back banjo is preferred for clawhammer and traditional styles. Why is...
View ArticleNew Gold Tone HM-25???
I randomly saw on gold tone’s website that they have a new high moon series open back banjo. Looks like it is being offered in both 11” and 12” pot sizes. Anyone play one yet or own one? What do you...
View ArticleAnyone familiar with C Purley Ward?
I had stumbled upon this about year ago. Tried reaching out to the fella that posted these recordings but never heard back.C Purley Ward track on soundcloudmy best guest from looking on ancestry sites...
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Recognizable Music for Fingerstyle Banjo
The "Banjo Player's Favorite" is a great collection of music you might be able to recognize. Arranged for regular fingerstyle banjo by Zarh Myron Bickford, it is free to download and fully in the...
View ArticleThe Gold Tone BG 150F
Stopped playing,, 6 months, due to my banjo being damaged in a move. It was a pricey one so I was able to parts it out well. My pro style BnJo was so damn heavy it would take away from some of my time...
View ArticleRevisiting Gold Tone
I'm still considering the Gold Tone Joe Mullins model banjo. I haven't seen anyone picking this model in jam sessions or on stage except a video of Joe Mullins himself. I have read reviews from online...
View ArticleBinding
I have a large selection of ivoroid, white, black, and laminated biding. I don't want to ship it. If you're in the New Hartford, CT area stop by and pick it up
View ArticleNeed help with ID of a pot
I need help finding a year/model that this pot came off of. The neck on the banjo has obviously been replaced at some point. Let me know if you need any more pictures or more info. Thanks
View ArticleBela Fleck camp silent auction
Nice axes. If any of you win, I'd be happy to pick up your banjo and hold it for you :-)https://app.bidbeacon.com/#/auction/REWRGS/details
View ArticleLonesome Valley / Mississippi John Hurt
Here is the Classic version by John Hurt....JackLonesome Valley
View ArticleNeed suggestion for bluegrass hymn
I play 5 string, Scruggs style mostly. I’m not great, but I have fun. I am looking for suggestions for a song to play with our bluegrass group in church for the installation of our new pastor. She...
View ArticleUnion Fair
Union is about 20 miles up the road from me and I've been going there since I was a kid.Used to see Joey Chitwood do car tricks there,played the year they had a rodeo back when that black guy was all...
View ArticleJake Wildwood’s instrument blog
Anybody know why Jake’s blog is not accessible today? Great resource for used vintage banjo info and sales. I hope he didn’t close down.
View ArticleSouth Korean Bluegrass Comes To Wind Gap, PA
Country Gongbang performs their original South Korean song, The Cowboy of Steep Hill, live at Wind Gap Bluegrass Festival as their international band of 2026
View Article1988 Gibson Earl Scruggs Standard | First 100, Gibson Keith Tuners
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View ArticleLooking for a good luthier ( Sacramento area)
Can anybody recommend a good luthier preferably with banjo experience near Sacramento? I’m pretty sure Monty Hendricks is retired. He knew his stuff. My other guy moved back east. Larry Cohea is too...
View ArticleMission, Texas: Wild request
This isn't exactly directly about a collector banjo, but I feel it's collector adjacent due to the number of people who've fallen victim to this guy. I have a pretty off the wall request for anyone...
View ArticleWould Like to Say “Hi” to BHO Folks at Blue Ridge Banjo Camp
I posted about this months ago, but not many came forward to say they're attending. With camp just a week away, thought I'd ask again who's going and whether we can meet even for a minute or two to say...
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Help in identifying this banjo?
Can anyone help to identify this old 4-string tenor(?) banjo?? Many thanks!Seth in Australia
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