anyone know where a Reiter A-scale is for sale?
i know Elderlys has 2 on backorder(one is already spoken for), but with an unknown delivery date. Was wondering if anyone out there knows where one is currently for sale(new or used)? thanks daryl
View ArticlePlaying Bluegrass 8-Week Class - Jupiter, FL (Begins This Week 4-4-12
Hello Everyone - I will be holding an 8 week bluegrass performance class in Jupiter Florida starting this Wednesday April 4th. See www.fretmentor.com (News & Events/Class & Workshops) for the...
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Can anyone tell me the chords for when I'm cleaning windows by George formby
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Debbie moments after Lasik
Deb had high definition Lasik surgery last Thursday. This is her with Dr. Angela Dempsey moments after the surgery. I was watching the whole thing through a window. It was pretty cool. A laser...
View ArticleWTB Flatt, Scruggs, Doc Watson Strictly Instrumental CD
HI, I have been looking for this for awhile. I am learning careless love and would like this CD to listen to the recording to help me learn it. If anyone has it and would like to sell it I would...
View ArticlePresto Tailpiece proper set-up
My Y2K RB3 is approaching its next string change and I am considering giving the reproduction Presto tailpiece that came on it another go. I removed that Presto years ago because it pealed like the...
View ArticleNice, inexpensive, openback, Gold Tone CC-100+ with upgrades
Just posted a nice Gold Tone CC-100+ to the classifieds for $350. It's a very nice looking banjo, with planetary tuners, Renaissance head, No-Knot tailpiece, dark stained maple. If you're looking for...
View ArticleEarl's Funeral Home - Notice for family & friends
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View ArticleBudget Banjo Recommendation for Beginner (not me!)
Despite my best advice to the contrary, a friend of mine thinks he wants to learn to play Scruggs-style 5-string. He probably has less than $300 to spend and has asked me to help him find a suitable...
View ArticleSally Ann
Here's Sally Ann. The first part is from J.P. Fraley, the Kentucky fiddler. The second part is Earl Scruggs, how he blessed us! The last part is some chording. The other version, Wistful Sally...
View ArticleId...takes..all kinds in this world...
One of me blastin.....um...colleagues..Came whid me ta one of me small jobs once..He's ah very knolwagable...college...guy.Upon gittin to tha site...me partner fer tha day...looks at tha digger...
View ArticleGreat interview with Scruggs by Bob Harris
http://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/b01dpwd9/Bob_Harris_Country_29_03_2012/ http://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/b01dpwd9/Bob_Harris_Country_29_03_2012/ around minute 26 but its a great programme to...
View Article6-string banjo string tension problem
I am aware that the 6-string is technically not a proper banjo, but I thought I'd ask about this here anyway. I figured you guys probably know something about 6-strings as well. My problem is that the...
View ArticleBanjos and Hunting Rifles
I have always been pretty much a rifle snob. I felt that hunting rifles and banjos have a lot in common. First and foremost, neither is worth mentioning if they aren't made from highly figured...
View ArticleSomeone like you
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hLQl3WQQoQ0 This song popped up just now while streaming my fav pandora station (Mumford&Sons and Guster as seeds). Chick's got pipes! Anyways I'm not posting to...
View ArticleClogs at the Door Tenor tab posted
I wrote this tune some years ago and I've had a few requests recently for a tenor version tab for it. The thing is, I only play the 5 string so I had to guess my way to making it playable as a 4...
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