Changing from Steel to Nylgut
Hi, I have a goodtime classic banjo I was wanting to convert to Nylgut strings. Is there anything I need to know as far a setting it up for the new strings. Will it hurt any thing converting it?...
View ArticleI got FIRED from my job today
For making this post on my Fremont HyVee Facebook page; http://www.facebook.com/home.php?ref=home#!/FremontHV "Wine Bucks" are coupon points that can build up and win you a gift card. "A Customer...
View ArticleB string ringing
I have owned this banjo for about a year now never had any real problems with the sound. Recently tightened the drum do give it more ping when playing. when playing an open g no ringing or unusual...
View Articledowel rod issue
I am working on a JM Turner open back banjo. The action is sky high. Someone has taken a bracket and apparently taped it for a bolt to cobble together an adjustment device. Any advice on how to deal...
View Article5th String Capo for vintage ODE banjo
I have a vintage ODE 5-string banjo (circa 1964) which came with a 5th string Capo. The Capo is zinc plated and is fastened to the neck with two screws, one just below the 5th string peg and one at...
View ArticleWTB used JLS #12 Tone Ring
looking for a used JLS #12 tone ring ....... http://www.banjohangout.org/classified/25753 please contact me if you have one you would like to sell ...... Thx
View ArticleLike a Snowbird That Has Fallen
It's the first day of winter. I'm on vacation and have a huge "Do List." A BHO friend told me to close my laptop and pick. So I did.
View ArticlePlaying Harmonics please help!
I'm trying to learn Lost Gander from Mike Seeger's Southern Banjo Styles DVD and am having a bit of trouble with the harmonics. I have light gauge strings and was wondering if it might be easier with...
View ArticleCustom Chuck Lee Banjo Project.
I am excited about a banjo I got to build for a friend. It was a 10th wedding anniversary present. The lady banjo player likes donkeys. So here's a donkey, 10 balloons and a mop pearl block that...
View ArticleNew Banjo Adjustments ?
I recently took delivery of a new Washburn, after it came back from the technician who tuned it and installed a sliding capo. But, I notice the neck is tilted compared to the drum head. Higher on left...
View ArticleThe Gibson plectrum neck for sale in classifieds
click on the money sign check out the description, The neck is in great shape. I took it in on a trade with idea of converting it to a 5 string but don't need it. (Nathan loves me for that!) Anyway...
View ArticleRIP Warren Hellman
Don't feel badly if Warrens name has never come up in conversation. Quite frankly,I had never heard of him until recently. If he hasn't been mentioned on this forum, I will write just a few quick...
View ArticleAnyone raise steers for slaughter?
My wife and I have been kicking around the idea of raising steers for our own cunsumption and maybe sell some. Anybody here do this? I am wondering if it's worth the time and money. We have 120...
View ArticleAn old cheap banjo I came across...
This guy offered it to me for $125. He was honest, said it was a cheap and old. Didnt try and con me into thinking its a high priced top dollar item. The name on it is "Strad-O-Lin, scripted in sort...
View ArticleGibson 49 Classic
Just posted my 49 Classic in the classified. I'm having some problems getting pictures uploaded so email me if you like to get them. Gary
View ArticleBuddy Blackmon TV show January 1976
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View ArticleWorld-Wise Banjo in NY, RI & MD
I'll be doing a short east coast tour in January: Jayme Stone's Room of Wonders Jayme Stone (banjo) | Andrew Downing (cello) | Rob Mosher (horns) | Andrew Small (bass) | Nick Fraser (drums) Jan 6...
View ArticleRamblin Boy
Ray Treat is a member of the hangout and a friend of mine since we met in Newfoundland in 1967. His banjo and guitar playing has been an obsession of mine and eventually lead to my learning to...
View ArticleClawhammer instructional videos?
I got a Best Buy gift card from my workplace secret santa and am looking at the clawhammer instructional DVD's. I have Ken Perlman's Clawhammer Style Banjo book and am thinking about the video. They...
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