the years of the beard is over
one year, came off today feeling the breeze on my chin once again, got to love spring
View ArticleCustom made Banjos - Raymer Studio
Stumbled across these Check this out! http://www.raymerstudio.com/banjos/theme/small/Steve%20DiBonaventura%20Custom%20Banjos/default.htm Beautiful
View ArticleUpdate
Some weeks ago I asked you good people for your prayers and thoughts for my mother who had been admitted to hospital hurriedly. I'm happy to report that she's now home after a spell of convalescence...
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Valuation of Homes, Cars, etc... Why Are They Negotiable?
I have been wondering lately why the cost of a house, car, motorcycle is 'negotiable'... It costs ex-number of dollars to produce a house, it took so many man hours, the materials cost a defined...
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I used to play many many years ago. Not very good. I want to get back into the game again and am torn between the Washburn B17 and the Rk-35. I kinda like the bling of the B17 but I know the RK35 is...
View ArticleMt. Carroll Fiddle Camp
Hey! I just now noticed there's a new music camp here in Illinois, Mt. Carroll Fiddle Camp. Oh. My. Goodness! (though not in total elation because its happening Labor Day Weekend which means I'll be...
View ArticleSpikes vs. 5th string capo
I know there have been some comments recently touching on this subject. And I also know it mostly is a "matter of preference" which one is installed. But I would like more input and recommendations...
View ArticleWhat's comparable with a Goodtime Special
Ive a Deering Goodtime Special, a Carolina King, and was wondering what else is out there in the same ball park of quality and sound.The reason I ask I'd that Im thinking of selling it as the light...
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Banjo pickup/lace
I bought a Dobro Lace pickup from Stewmac a few years ago for a spare pickup and experimenting with totally electric sounds. This doesn't sound like a banjo,but it does blues and rock real strong....
View Articleembedded links/popups?
When did these embedded hyperlinks and popups offering ipads, etc start? Why?
View ArticleHappy Patriots' Day
To all our Bay Staters and Mainers Monday Commemorates the Battle of Lexington and Concord on April 19, 1775, the reason for the Marathon in Boston. It's a holiday in Maine because at that time,...
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Building a Banjo 3- pot design
The relationship between the rim and the tone ring is very important, and it’s difficult to separate the two because they act together as a unit. The simplest pot design is one with no tone ring at...
View Articlefired up the smoker!!
put a couple dry-rubed butterflied chickens on the smoker! mmm mmm i love spring time!
View Articlelosing weight and feeling good
Over Christmas holiday, I had noticed a period of some blurred vision and an unquenchable thirst, so had some tests run that turned out to be diabetes. Since my Type II Diabetes diagnoses in late...
View ArticleFS: Chuck Lee, $1,200
My new Brooks 6-string arrived, and one of my other banjos had to go to make room. Tough decision, but I chose my 12" Chuck Lee Prarieville. It's a fine banjo, priced low to sell quickly. Click to...
View ArticleJust As I Am
One of the great old hymns! I grew up in the baptist church and can remember singing this every sunday (about 8 times). I play it through 3 times here with clawhammer banjo and my larrivee parlor...
View ArticleWTB: Steve Ryan Conversion Ring
Details below. http://www.banjohangout.org/classified/28092
View ArticleBanjos in Toronto or Ontario?
Hi BHO members, I'm looking to upgrade my banjo. I'd like to try some different instruments before I choose. I have been to the Twelfth Fret, and have played a bunch of Hubers, a Stelling, and a lot...
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