GDAE tuning on 22-fret banjo
I've become increasingly interested in "traditional" and ITM style playing in recent months. I've bought a 19-fret tenor and like it, tried it 17-fret and not so keen, with my XL-size "driller's...
View ArticleWe're coming to visit!
HI there folks, I am part of an Australian bluegrass duo and with my brother we are planning a trip to America to go to some festivals and generally try immerse ourselves as deeply as we can in...
View ArticleThe phone is always ringing when I play...
I'm a beginner, been playing about a year. I bought myself online what I think is a pretty decent beginner banjo - a new Morgan Monroe MBN-1 left-hand model which theoretically was fully and...
View ArticleMissus tells me I play in my sleep
My wife told me today that my three fingers on my right hand were "air picking" at 4 this morning - I don't recall anything....hmmm.
View ArticleSteve Martin
Steve gave a wonderful tribute and song to Earl's memory on the awards show last night. Very good. micki
View ArticleUS made,swivelling blade...
I just got my "KNEW CONCEPTS" inlay/jewellers saw...the red Alu model...what a beautiful,beautiful hand tool...McUtsi
View ArticleSunday's Country Music awards show and Scrugs tribute
What a totally lame show as usual. Las Vegas broadcast vs Nashville with hardly a nod to the legacy of country music. The same lame yearly show with so called stars who except for a very few,...
View ArticleEarl Interview on Fresh Air
Heard a rebroadcast of a 2003 interview Earl did with Terry Gross. He told some great stories and was basically just the man we know and love. At one point, he even had Louise come in and tell a story...
View ArticleSS Stewart Uni Fav adjustment
http://i1175.photobucket.com/albums/r638/elclaudito/DSC04921.jpg?t=1333372986 I'll be darned if I can work out how to post an image on BHO, here's an old-fashioned link. Do click if interested. I...
View ArticleApril Banjo Newsletter
The April 2012 issue of the Banjo Newsletter features Tom Adams interview with Ross Nickerson, founder of banjoteacher.com. Making a living with the banjo has always been a challenge, and the current...
View ArticleMike Scott back-up
The more I listen to Mike Scott's back up, particularly his transitional chording, the more I love it. Does anyone here have a source for his licks and techniques?
View ArticleBaggin a Gobbler..yer fav set ups guys an gals?
Howdy All...Turkey hunting is still relatively new up here. Since their re-introduction a few yrs back, they are now flourishing and I believe most areas of Ont have a two bird limit. I started out...
View Articlestretching goat skin
I have made 2 tackhead pots and stretched the skin. In the previous tackheads I had purchased the skin was very affected by humidity,,,, so when I stretched my skin I stretched them REAL tight and...
View ArticleEarl Song Question
I've been wondering, what was the last song Earl composed and when was it written? Can anyone help on this? Thanks Terry
View ArticleEnough to bring tears to your eyes......RIP, Earl
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Ole Joe
Hey everyone....is there someone here who can help me with the B- part of the tune Ole Joe? It's played on the recording of The Carroll County Ramblers - Down To The Nitty Gritty and the banjo is...
View ArticleApril Banjo Ezine Silver Strings Available Now!
The April issue of "Silver Strings" is available now free at http://www.angiesbanjo.com In this issue: * Earl Scruggs - Jan. 6, 1924 - March 28, 2012 * Ask the Banjo Teacher - (Pick noise &...
View ArticleDisappointing treatment of Earl
I was really disappointed with the 'OH...by the way' type mention of Earl's passing at the Country Music Awards last night. About 30 seconds, a flash of a couple of photos, FMB lightly in the...
View Articlemy Reiter Special-what to change to hear a difference?
okay, just received my Reiter Special(all maple with a brass tone ring/ Elite head), action at the 12th is 3/32"(at the wound 4th). No knot tailpiece. Bridge measures to be 5/8". What simple things...
View ArticleAdhesive for Spunover Rim
I am currently restoring a banjo ukulele, actually an eight string mandolin type with a spun over rim. Bear in mind this is a bottom end, British made banjo of no great value. The neck and peg head...
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