Resonator Flange Inside Diameter
I met a guy at a bluegrass festival recently and he asked if I could try to build a bluegrass rim for him. I told him that I have only worked on open back banjos but that I would give it a try. The...
View ArticleWTB: Steve Ryan Conversion Ring
Click below for details. http://www.banjohangout.org/classified/28305
View Articlegibson auto tuning guitar
anybody seen these guitars, i just saw one for the first time, pretty cool, here is a link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=atKD-lNB27U
View Article[dogs] We have a soft light hanging screen door on the front today and,,
The Pugs were out on the porch but the female, Buttercup don't like to push open the screen so the gentleman Pug Bandit goes back out turns around pushes it open and holds it for her to walk it. The...
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New series- Lick Of The Week "redos" #1
I finally have gotten around to re-recording the very first LOTW videos. They were really terrible in video and sound quality and my video skills were, umm, not as good as now-. I hope you enjoy the...
View ArticleHelp with Home Page Please?
How do I change my age listed as 13? Don't remember why that was listed as 13. I am married to a much older woman than I thought! Ha-Ha..... Can anyone help me change that to my actual age of 54? Thank...
View Articleslide banjo
Here's the latest The Finsters Show podcast: http://marchingjaybird.blogspot.com/ The first tune ("Time Loop") utilizes some slide banjo. Let me know what you think!
View ArticleInterview w/ Phil Madeira on "Mercyland: Hymns For The Rest of Us"
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 songwriter, musician, producer Phil Madeira, who is also a...
View Articlecan anyone help me identify this banjo
I bought this banjo knowing it was probably a copy,I paid $1000.00 for it about ten years ago and started playing. I've been told by some it's really a gibson ,I'm no expert and could use some help in...
View ArticleBelles of Blackville (Old Time String Band)
"Streak of Lean" old time string band performs "The Belles of Blackville" at the Riverside Arts Market in Jacksonville, Florida. Kerry Blech (guitar), Susan Staton (fiddle), Bob Lanham (banjo). We...
View ArticleThinking about selling my Huber Berkshire
Bought it brand new 4 years ago. It's in great shape except for a ding on the resonator, and it sounds awesome. It's not had any TrueTone upgrade work and is totally stock. I'm wondering what I...
View ArticleMultiply pot Setup
Hi All, I have a 70's Epiphone masterclone with the "aluminum" hardware. I like the fact that it's light. I had it disassembled recently, not real sure why. Anyway, i threw it back together the...
View Article"Gone Home"
One of my favorite gospel tunes. This is my first attempt at three part harmony. http://www.banjohangout.org/myhangout/music.asp?id=9067
View ArticleCF Martin Vega
My father owned this Martin Vega banjo that he bought new in 76. Supposedly, it is 10/10 in the world. The back of the body has a butterfly inlay ... 2/10 had a butterfly, while the rest had...
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Need Help Identifying A Banjo
From my research, it looks like a Slingerland Maybell plectrum, A Type. I'm not really sure, I don't know ANYTHING about banjos, but identifying this family heirloom should probably help me fix it...
View ArticleMusical Instrument Museum Phoenix
Hey guys, my wife and I will be in Phoenix for about half a day during our drive from San Diego to Las Vegas (via Grand Canyon) in a few weeks time. I was planning on stopping in at the Musical...
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Sullivan Festival DeLuxe
Anybody interested in my Sullivan Festival Deluxe before I put it on ebay? Not pristine, but still nice. Amber buttons, "Deluxe" engraved 2-hump. This banjo came to me as a lefty and I traded the...
View Articlea bunch of old tunes
hi all! i've added a bunch of old tunes to my homepage that i'm pickin on with my old band & the band i'm pickin with right now. drop by my homepage and give a listen and let me know what you...
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Living in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania... Almost Heaven...
When I lived in Missouri, it was in a very rural area, but was close to civilization... still convenient, while being as pretty as country can be... However, living in Lancaster County in PA has...
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