Clinch Mountain Backstep
On this one I tried to make it sound like an old AM radio station with some effect I found.
View Article2002 Huber Lancaster
I bought this 2002 Huber Lancaster from a friend who needed to sell it. It is a great banjo, but I neither need it or want to keep it. So if you're looking for a great sounding Lancaster contact me...
View ArticleIn memory of Danny Hiser
On Saturday, May 26, we will be having a bluegrass show in memory of Danny Hiser, my great friend and super banjo player. This event will be held at The Shady Rest Rv Park at exit 133 on I-64 in West...
View Articlewound 4th string-1865 Bowlin?
What size is the 4th string on John Bowlin's 1865? Thanks for your help. Frank
View Article"Speed will come"
I've been paying about a week now, and I have a question about how I should practice. I joined Tony Trischka's school and have been working through the lessons. He has a short piece of music in an...
View ArticleDecorated Banjo Heads
I've just completed my first Banjo head and I was wondering what were other peoples ideas, I't isn't really common place these days and i'm eager to get going on another one what have you decorated...
View ArticleKent Long Neck
Hello, I just decided to learn to play the banjo and, as it turns out, one of my clients had one they were getting rid of. $50 later I am the owner of a dusty, reasonably well kept, tunable, Kent...
View ArticleLow Crown head on a flathead,,is it possible?
Maybe I'm doing something wrong,,Ive gone through four heads ,,all medium crown,,and within a couple of weeks,,they stretch and hit the neck cut where it meets the body,,and Im not getting them...
View ArticleAnybody have any info on B&S (Toronto) "The Michigan" banjos
I have an old (I am guessing it is old) B.&S. "The Michigan" (Toronto) banjo and was hoping to find out something about them . This is the only link that I have managed to find so far and it is an...
View ArticleTab of the Song "Cindy"
I was looking for a tab of "Cindy" in scruggs style format. i was contacted by a fellow in here named Tom that provided me with the best version i ever heard. He was not only very helpful with the...
View ArticleGOT RIPPED OFF FOR A WASHBURN B-17 HELP!
BOUGHT A B17 ON EBAY BUT THE GUY SWAPPED OUT THE RESONATOR FOR A B11. DOES THIS HAPPEN OFTEN? TOTAL FRAUD. I'M PURSUING IT BUT I NEED TO FIND A B17 RESONATOR.
View ArticleGreat deal on a Deering banjo
Just wanted to let anyone looking for a good deal on a Deering banjo that Kelly Emerson has two of them for sale. I just bought one from him and it is brand new. These other two that he has, the...
View ArticleHamradio question, How to connect iambic keyer to sound card?
I know I.m and extra class ham and should know this but could use some help here. I don't remember or haven't learned squat yet. I have programs to listen to code and copy which i have to practice....
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Easy Irish and Celtic Session Tunes for 5-String Banjo
For Irish and Celtic fingerstyle enthusiasts: After six years of traveling, compiling and honing contemporary techniques for traditional jigs and reels, I am happy to announce that Mel Bay has now...
View ArticleWorried Man Blues
Another Download from my phone. Im definately gonna need to get some recording equipment!! look over the flubs!
View ArticleGit In The Truck
I posted a mp3, Git In The Truck. Listen to it and tell me what you think. This is a orginal song written by Hank Cawthorne, This is the bluegrass group, Blue Lonesome. I am playing banjo....
View Articledownloading recipes
This may be an old idea, Would it work to post a recipe, then print it direct from the post? If so i,ll need some help learning how to do that. I think due to the interest in food . And we have no...
View ArticleLet's get Earl on a U.S. Postage Stamp
According to this a person has to be deceased two years prior to being placed on a U.S. Postage Stamp. Not sure if there is any groundwork that has to be performed ahead of time - but I am sure there...
View ArticleFaking it?
The topic on tunes to know for Clifftop, got me thinking: I'm going to a folk festival on my side of the Atlantic ocean, (I know it's a long shot, but Holmfirth Folk Festival anyone?) and of course,...
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