Racial correctness.
Apparently it's no longer politically correct to direct a joke at any racial or ethnic minority, so try this one: .... An Englishman, a Scotsman, an Irishman, a Welshman, a Latvian, a Turk, an Aussie,...
View ArticleReed's Hornpipe
This is a tune composed by BHO member Jim Reed from Sidney, Kentucky who regularly uploads videos here at the hangout - a really great picker - here is a link to his version which inspired me to learn...
View Articlebanjo history bluegrass
please can you guys give me a course in bluegrass Banjo history,where did it start ,how did it start,is it only played in certain states of America .where are the most bluegrass played ,please im...
View ArticleDid Gruhn sell it?
There was a Stanleytone, one of the original 100, gold plated, that was for sale. I believe they wanted 8,500. Anyone know if it sold and if they got anywhere near that price? Thanks, Milo
View ArticleRenaissance Head Availability
I've been looking for a couple of Remo Renaissance heads ( 10 3/4" high crown & 10 15/16" high crown ) for several days now with no success. Anyone out there know why everybody seems to be out of...
View ArticleCan't believe this hasn't beenkl bought
When I win the lottery . . . . http://www.mandoweb.com/Instruments/Stelling-Tony+Trischka%27s+own+Sunflower-1982/2887
View ArticleLacewood banjo pot?
Im planning my fourth openback banjo build. Thinking of using lacewood for the majority or the pot as well as the neck. Anyone seen anything like that. Good or bad results? My first few banjos...
View ArticleOne COMPLETE set of ORIGINAL GRANADA TUNERS, including the tension 5th
Here's the link: http://www.banjohangout.org/classified/27642
View ArticlePike County Breakdown
Bill Monroe tune "Pike County Breakdown" played on the 5 string banjo - GDGBD tuning - capo 2nd fret, 5th string capoed 7th fret for key of A.
View ArticleShoe idea
Tried these shelf brackets for shoes on my last banjo.. Well see how they last. Anyone tried this before.
View ArticleFor you Pete Seeger/Bob Dylan fans
http://www.webpronews.com/bob-dylan-50th-anniversary-brings-new-pete-seeger-2012-03 enjoy the videos, I did.
View ArticleWhat's a realistic price for an A-scale parts banjo
Hey everybody. I have a little parts A-Scale that is made of the following: Swingerline 10 7/8" pot (birds eye maple on the outer rim) with skin head (with some prior owner from Detroit's name and...
View ArticleAnyone been able to get into FB? ,,,,,,,
Looks like it's been hack by something call [add.fly] I can't get in or can't post a you tube on there? Paul
View Articlenatural key?
hello... I found an old transcription of 'Rumsey's Jig' where it instructs the player to ensure the banjo is in the natural key. Is this the same as e-A-E-G#-B? I found a video by Sheesham & Lotus...
View ArticleBathing in Crylon
Hey , Are there any coal miners out there who remember being bathed in something called Krylon? Not sure on the spelling! When I was a kid my Pap would come home from the mines and bath in the stuff....
View ArticleA little different but way cool pickin, guess this is what they do
Band: Tony Rice - Guitar and Vocals Alison Krauss - Fiddle and Vocals Jimmy Gaudreau - Mandolin and Vocals Wyatt Rice - Rhythm and Lead Guitar Mark Schatz - Bass enjoy Paul
View ArticleBeating Straws
Beating Straws; also called Beating the Straws, Fiddlesticks, and when done with a banjo, Banjo Sticks. I don't know how common it was "back in the day",probably not very, but I have seen in increase...
View ArticleUploading mp3 files to Banjo Hangout
I have successfully posted a few mp3s on Banjo Hangout. Having been away for awhile, I recently tried to add new mp3s. On first few attempts the results were a "garbled" sound of mp3. On subsequent...
View ArticleRaw Brass & X-Gold Banjo Planet & 5th Tuners Available
With the ever increasing demand got the Raw Brass look in banjo building today, Smakula Fretted Instruments is pleased to announce the availability of planet tuners that will satisfy builders and...
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