Coordinator Rod Adjustment Advice Needed
Just tweaked my lower rod to raise the action and all is well, but the outside nut is rather close to being off. Is there a way to change this so I can have the same action height yet have that...
View ArticleRichilieu Plectrum for sale
I just put my plectrum banjo up for sale on the classifieds page. It is a 22 fret maple Richilieu with custom inlays. If you remember this is the brand Don Van Palta recomended, which is why I...
View ArticleStelling and OME questions
Getting over my initial Gibson infatuation (I still want one) I am looking at Stelling and OME banjos. Stellings are very popular here. I like what I have seen, still haven't seen one in person. Are...
View ArticleDouglas Dillard Tunes
What's your favorite song that Doug Dillard plays? I'd have to say that I like "Cripple Creek" from "A Long Time Ago" the best.
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Sister Cities
I just heard yesterday that Boring, Oregon and dull, scotland have decided to become sister cities. Can't you just feel the excitement?
View Article1965 Epi, seems high
Would this one be worth the $2G even without the busted heel? The repair work looks pretty dicey, can a repair like that be re-repaired to look a little more professional or is it going to need a new...
View Articleanother style
So how was it played before Scruggs? was it just clawhammer? Also, Iv seen some modern banjo players using a flat pick latley. Is this a whole different style? or are they being lazy?
View ArticleWalnut Crafters of Tennessee for sale
Please see my COT that I've posted in the classifieds. After 6 years of trying to be musically talented, I've come to the conclusion that it isn't going to ever happen so I'll settle on being a...
View ArticleFins pick a QB in the first round.
They picked QB Ryan Tanehill from Texas A&M. This is the first time since Dan Marino in 83 they used a first round pick for QB.
View ArticleReunion Blues Gig Bags/11 inch Open Backs
Hello, Does anyone have experience with the Reunion Blues gig bags (leather open back or continental) and can advice how well either would fit an 11 inch pot? I looked up the dimensions on their...
View ArticleAfter 1,477 days; a small victory.
I've owned a banjo for 1477 days now. In those 4 years and 16 days, I've taken lessons for about 2½ years, give or take. Yesterday, I reached a personal milestone. For the first time, I was able to...
View Articlefishing creek
I found a tune on my hardrive labelled "fishing creek" and I like it. Unfortunately, I do not find any link to it. I suppose I downloaded it here 3 years ago. Anybody has info on it ?
View ArticleWho re-tunes the most on stage? Your candidates requested!
OK, so I've seen the Avett Brothers live a few times now, and I CANNOT believe the number of times Scott is tuning, retuning, etc his banjo. Mostly in the middle of a song! Certainly more than I've...
View ArticleNeed longer bolts for wood rim
I have just received a new 3/4" maple rim to replace the steel rim on my Deering Boston 6, I thought I could just pick up some longer stainless bolts to attach the bracket shoe to the rim....
View Article60' Era Gibson RB-250 Rim. (3-ply?)
I have a question. I'm currently having my 70's Asian import banjo being worked on at a local luthier. The owner of the shop had an "60's era" black Gibson Mastertone rim that he wants to give me to...
View ArticleRim upgrade
I know its been discussed somewhat and I need to do some searching. I have an older 70's Masterclone that has a cracked plastic rim. Even though I have bought a better banjo I still want to upgrade...
View Articlebloodwood binding
Does anyone have experience with bloodwood binding? I have a lovely milk chocolate color mahogany neck blank and rim that i think would be complemented nicely by the red. I was thinking of binding...
View ArticleRep. Patrick McHenry Honors Earl Scruggs
Here's the link from the House Of Representatives. http://youtu.be/fqgYh4zhjzM Randy
View ArticleJust listed my latest build...an Earl Tribute banjo take a look
click the money above and take a look at my latest build. It will make you a great banjo with the festival season here now. thanks D
View ArticleRep. Patrick McHenry Honors Earl Scruggs
Here's the video link: http://youtu.be/fqgYh4zhjzM Randy
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