Question on double C tuning
Hi all, I've been learning to play the banjo for the last year and a half, and only venturing into tunings other than G for the last half year or so. Hoping to get some advice from more experienced...
View Article1930 Gibson Granada
Intermountain Guitar and Banjo has a 1930 Gibson Granada plectrum posted on their website. 7298 Gibson Granada Flat-Head Plectrum 1933 #9532-1 See Note yes Inquire Not...
View ArticleThe Cuckoo - The Steel Wheels
Really love this version. Haven't sat down to figure out the tuning. Anybody know what tuning it's in? Tab available? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=69Oc8kEcE8A Thanks, Gerald
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Telematic Session
Two tenor banjos... Is that too much ? http://youtu.be/A8GAd7oVtoI Marco
View ArticleRun Daddy Run ~ Pistol Annies ~ For BanjoTom2
Hello all, I have always liked this tune ever since I heard "The Hunger Games" soundtrack. It's a very cool tune for hte banjo, being in the key of Am. It's very simple, but for me, it's kind of hard...
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Beginner Question About Drop Thumb
When looking at tab for clawhammer tunes, how does one know when to hit a string with the thumb?Thanks in advance!
View ArticleThe Porchlight Sessions documentary article
I know there is a thread or two out there already discussing the new documentary in the making, The Porchlight Sessions. I"m really excited about the project and think it looks fantastic. LOTS of...
View ArticleDogwood Strap, handmade heaven :)
On the advice of a friend, I decided to replace my old thick leather strap with a handmade one From Dave Schenk of Dogwood designs. We spoke on the phone several times so he could get an idea of what...
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Fort Sumter
It was on this day 151 years ago that the American Civil War (known by some as the War of Northern Aggression) began when Confederate batteries opened fire on Fort Sumter in Charleston harbor. By the...
View ArticleRim assembly to trade towards banjo
I have posted in classifieds a Pass ThinSkirt with nickel hardware n Huber tonering along with pre-EPA Weather King NOS head all in great shape that I'd like to find a trade along with some cash for a...
View ArticleJams, in KENTUCKY, anywhere near Glasgow.
Having heard a few of the pickers' sound files from the Scottish Glasgow, I thought I better put KENTUCKY in big letters. Anyway, there's a nice lady who lives near the Kentucky Glasgow, and she likes...
View ArticleHow many frets ? 16 ? 17 ?
Hello I was curious what opinions people have in regards to the number of frets needed for a clawhammer banjo, is it better to have 17 vs say 16 ? I know you should have a minimum of 15 but is a banjo...
View ArticleBest material to use for homemade backpacking banjo?
I've decided to try and build my own banjo to use while backpacking and camping. I've looked into existing "travel" banjo models, ukes, and whatnot, and they're all too expensive to risk ruining, too...
View ArticleGolden Heart
Not exactly a slide guitar tune, but I like to experiment :) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=226KxBQmTQA Cheers, Boog
View ArticleGoodtime to Whyte Laydie?
I have the fortune of living in Rochester, NY and frequent Bernunzio's pretty much anytime I want. I was in yesterday to see if they had a Gold Tone OT-800 tubaphone as I've read good things and...
View ArticleGeorge Washburn Improved Banjo-Mandolin
Hi...I found an old post disgussing early 1900's L&H George Washburn Improved banjo-mandolins with some model numbers that did not include the one I have.. Does anybody know where to find info on...
View ArticleBanjo Build for Son-In-Law
Finally able to post some pictures and sound clip for banjo I built for my son-in-law. Mahogony rim and Saga kit neck, maple peghead veneer with Montana quarter inlay. Stewmac hardware with fyberskin...
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