1968 D18, Mint, small maple bridge plate, $2,800.00
Hey everybody, I've got a 1968 D18, MINT except for replaced pick guard, shell color. NO CRACK at guard or anywhere else! Excellent cond. no neck set needed, sounds great, not thin toned like most...
View ArticlePlacement of 5th String Under Which Spike ???
I want to play a certain tune in the key of A so I want to capo the 2nd fret (correct ?) but I'm not sure where to spike the 5th string (if at all). I have spikes at the 7th, 9th and 10th fret. Is...
View ArticleIf you need a Gibson conversion neck ... read this post
Earlier today, I did a trade with a fellow hangout member. He got my spiffy new 30s Granada neck, and I got a pair of Gibson conversion necks and a matching resonator for one of them. These will be in...
View ArticleEver seen this banjo?
Hi guys - I am looking at getting a bluegrass banjo and this one is in my local listings: http://halifax.kijiji.ca/c-buy-and-sell-musical-instruments-string-5-string-banjo-W0QQAdIdZ370030043 I've...
View ArticlePlaying music at nursing homes
Some don't know you're there, and some can't even see you, but they may be able to hear you.. Nursing homes and playing music at them for the residents is something they need. The residents really...
View ArticleBeverly Hillbillies / Granny goes to Vegas
Anyone know the episode number when Granny goes to Vegas casino's? Thanks
View ArticleInterview w/ Creators of Punch Brothers Film "How To Grow A Band"
Hi All, I would like to share an exciting new interview that I have recently posted on my music blog, Uprooted Music Revue. It's a Q and A with the creators (director and co-producer Mark Meatto and...
View Articlegoing to chicago
I will be up in Chicago soon anyone know of some great banjo stores up there?
View ArticleHaving trouble with simultaneous slide & 5th string thumb
Hi Folks, I recently got Brad Leftwich's great book on the round peak style. I'm enjoying it, but there's one thing that's really throwing me off. As the title suggests, in most of his tab's Brad has...
View ArticleThe Osborne brothers taking the mantle?
I am watching them as I post on our PBS station here in Ky. With the passing of Bill, Jimmie, and Earl. and the retirement of J.D, would you think that Bobby and Sonny sort take the role the elder...
View ArticleWhat about this one, advice please!
I found a local Deering Sierra 1700 with one of those nice padded cases. Looks like new, made in 1996. From what I have seen, these are pretty good, not sure of price. Once more, I don't want to go...
View ArticleNew .09 and 9.5 gauge strings for sale
Ive got 8 .09 gauge strings and 2 9.5 strings that I dont use/have a need for. various makes, AMB, daddario , John Pearse, etc. If you want em, send me an email and throw a couple of bucks in my...
View ArticleHere is my new project. Kind of funny (I think =])
My cooworker has a grand plan, check out the link on Youtube. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e8CGqiZTCFI
View ArticleYates banjo owners (that old sound)
I started this thread for all the Yates banjo owners to tell about your yates banjo. Or if have have a yates ring in your banjo. Tell us about why you like the yates. I have a 2008 yates RS mahogany...
View ArticleMy Arrangement of "Singin' On the Mountain" Plus 2 More
Just plunkin' around and thought I'd record these.........I heard Arthur Smith perform "Singin' On the Mountain" on the the "Fire On the Mountain" show with David Holt and always loved the song, I've...
View ArticleA Ben Eldridge Appreciation Thread
Anyone else love his combination of Scruggs/Melodic as much as I do?....I love his backup on some of the "mellower" Seldom Scene songs. And a nice guy as well, talked banjos with me for an hour I...
View ArticleChris Jones and the Night Drivers in S. Illinois Apr 27
My very good friend Chris Jones will be playing with his Night Driver band in Cobden, IL, this Friday, April 27th at the Yellow Moon Cafe at 8pm.. Details are at Chris Jones' web site...
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Good Wednesday Morning from Vienna
A new wonderful morning here in Vieanna. It is sunny and warm. The trees and lawns are green. Back in Sweden everything is still grey-brown and dead.
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What to do with the old resonator.
Few years back o bought a Goodtime 2 banjo and took the back off. I frail and like it better that way. I will never put it back on and hate clutter. Any ideas as to what I should do with it?
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