Enoch Tradesman vs Reiter A-scale: which would you pick and why
i know this is one of those "you need to go and play it for yourself" questions, but give me some thoughts from those of you who have owned/played both. Here is the scenerio: I have opportunity to...
View ArticleThe Dirtballs
I found this live recording of The Dirtballs from 2006: http://mp3too.com/artist/214836-the-dirtballs.html It was recorded at Barbes, in Brooklyn. The players aren't identified, but I'm pretty sure...
View ArticleKel Kroyden Granada
Does anyone own the Kel Kroyden Granada and what are your thoughts About the sound etc Thanks in advance Mark
View ArticleWalking in My Sleep (OT Video)
The Bent Penny Stringband played four hours last night (Sunday, Ap. 1) at the Ginger Man in Plano, Texas. Very windy conditions played havoc with our sensitive condenser microphones, but we didn't let...
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Stelling string gauges... ?
Fellow Stelling owners, Of course, string gauges are a personal thing, but I am interested to know what the majority of you prefer on your particular Stelling. I am currently using 9.5 11 12 20 9.5...
View ArticleDarling Nellie Gray (Jimmy Arnold Style)
My stab at a little-known Jimmy Arnold break on the tune "Darling Nellie Gray", I loved Jimmy's use of odd lead-ins to certain licks......hope you all like it!
View Articleivoroid binding is a hazmat
I've been using ivoroid binding since before the wheel was invented. I just went to order some more of it (from LMI) and found a $25 surcharge tacked on to my shipping cost.....because it's a hazmat....
View ArticleBanjo For Sale Story That's Too Funny To Not Share
So anyway a month or two ago I bought a very nice 1996 Gibson RB-4 from a neighbor and old family friend and life was good. Anyway I have several Banjos including a few Gibson's but this particular...
View ArticleIs time to ban chicken?
This has gone on long enough. More and more chicken. Nobody cares how insensitive it is, they just go on pushing the chicken. Now Burger Something has crossed the line. Shouldn't we examine our...
View ArticleDon Reno's "Love, Please Come Home"
One of my favorite breaks of Reno's......I love Don's bluesy rolls and the way he "attacks" certain licks......Thanks for listening! Cheers!
View ArticleBook Advice
Hello all, I have been playing banjo on and off for about a year now. Since I am in music school I spend a lot more time on the guitar rather than the banjo. At the same time I am looking for some...
View ArticleMint Goodtime 2 with extras for very cheap!
I just posted my mint condition 2 day old deering goodtime 2 with a brand new aftermarket TKL deluxe arch top case with tags still on it, a 5th string capo that I added, and it had a fresh set up done...
View ArticleAnother Math Problem(s)
Ok so you just got lucky and won the Powerball Lottery (80 million) but you chose the cash payout 48 million before the taxes. Who gets the other 32 million?,because the lottery always starts over at...
View ArticleHelp Identifying 20's-30's tenor
Hello, I just picked up this tenor from an older gentleman who found it in a dumpster years ago. It's missing the headstock inlay, neck binding, and it's got a cobbled-together bridge that needs to...
View ArticleI really like double C
I've been learning some songs in double C (gCGCD) lately. I really like the sounds I'm hearing. Specifically, the deeper tone of the 4th string is what I really like. As compared to when it is...
View ArticleShould i buy this banjo
http://seattle.craigslist.org/see/msg/2942132730.html Should i buy this i have no idea about banjos. I'm a drummer, and pianist but if this is a good deal i might as well get it. The banjo has a...
View ArticleMerlin banjo pathfinder
an interesting video which show the most detail on construction sorry !!!! http://www.nme.com/nme-video/youtube/id/yZVrbGdKiU0
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emails
Hi I keep getting emails around 20 a day saying a new post has been added to the Banjo Hangout ' website problems' how can I stop this.
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