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Center screw Resonator Making
I posted in my blog some information about how I make my removable resonators. Prat Instruments Blog
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Can anyone rent me an old-time 5-string in the GTA?
http://www.banjohangout.org/classified/28100 Hi, this an unusual request. I'm looking to rent an open-back set up for clawhammer, ie. raised action with a scoop or cutaway for clawhammer style playing....
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I've seen a number of threads here about classic or current clawhammer recordings. I'm interested in something a little different: I'd like to get a recording (or several, as the case may be) that...
View ArticleTuning
After adjusting the head tension to get the best resonance out of my Fatdog, I've made it a part of every string replacement - especially if I change string gauge. It's pretty simple. Re-string then...
View ArticleMissing members??
Anybody heard from Nancy Lately... Several other regulars haven't been posting either.. After the crash last week.. I was unable to log in, kept getting an "unsecured site/expired certificate? and...
View ArticleAn Embarassment of Riches
Well, as of last week my Ome Juniper has a companion, my new custom Fielding. What to do ... what to do .... what to do .... Sell the Ome, or live in sin by keeping both? Cheers. Matt
View ArticleSecond String Notes Sharp
Apparently this is an uncommon problem, as I was recently told. Does anyone have any experience with this problem? I was contemplating a compensated bridge to correct intonation on my 3rd string and...
View ArticleWelcome Home!!
Greetings BHO Friends, I'm thrilled to announce that my oldest boy, LT R. Austin Miner and the entire Louisiana National Guard's 926th Engineer Company, arrived home safely from their one year...
View ArticleSearch by Forum Area?
Is it possible to search just within one forum area? For example; Search for the term Vega only within the "Playing Advice: Clawhammer and Old-Time Styles" area. This type of search would be very...
View Article1867 Patent H.C. Dobson coming soon
This past winter, I restored (really, just repaired) a very original Henry C. Dobson 5-string banjo. It is very close to Dobson's 1867 patent drawings and quite unlike his 1873 patent drawing, so I...
View ArticleWho remembers pull tabs on beer cans?
I'm watching the Woodstock movie tonight for the 217th time and near the very beginning there is a hippie drinking out of one of those old style cans with a pull tab. Life was much simpler back then...
View ArticleHelp installing a pre-mounted hide head
I recently received a Bill Miller 10 15/16" pre-mounted calf skin head. I had to wet it a bit as per the instructions to get it started, but finally managed to get all hooks back on and finger tight....
View ArticleJim Reed - An American Cultural Treasure (interview and tributes)
Jim Reed is one of the most authentic and artistic banjo players of our time. Born and raised in Kentucky, Jim has played 5-string banjo since he was a child. An inspiring musical leader, Jim Reed...
View ArticleTone Ring Weight
I am sure this topic has been dealt with before but I thought I would post the question. In pre war flatheads, what is the normal weight for the tone rings. The one from my 1937 TB-7 has the...
View ArticleJim Reed - melding 3-finger styles with old-time music
Jim Reed is a prime example of a creative banjo player who beautifully melds 3-finger styles with old-time music. For this reason, many old-time musicians will be interested in this new interview with...
View Article#%&*#@*#%(!!! BENT FRETWIRE?!?!?!?!?!?
Just finished frettin' a banjo neck I've been working on for quite a while.I hammered in some gold evo fret wire I picked up from an outfit that sells through Amazon. Don't remember what I paid for...
View ArticleJust sold a biggie!
I just sold a vintage uke for a lot of money. I just love Uncle Sam and want to pay as much tax on it as possible. But, let's say that somebody didn't feel that way and wanted to receive funds in a...
View ArticleJohn Henry - First break
Hey all, this is my first attempt at creating an mp3. Been playin just a little over a year and just last week i finally figured out how to keep my ring finger planted! It's definitely sped up my...
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