Florentine Special "Custom Shop" neck and resonator set ... and
somebody posted all of the gold plated hardware for it. The neck and reso set is mine and can be accessed by clicking the dollar sign above ... and here's the hardware listing....
View ArticleGiving away things...
Yesterday I made a big load of donations to the Salvation Army. Been hauling stuff out of here by the truckload. Making some organization, you might say. These donations will help others. Times for...
View ArticleI rode with *Hell's Angels*....
We were riding in the middle of no where across Texas. His bike quit. Pulled off highway. Bike won't start. Stuck. Hot, in leathers, and no help anywhere. People passed...no help. Heard...
View ArticleStuck Tone Ring
Just bought a used RK80. I love it by the way. I wanted to remove the tone ring to check it for fit and to remove any stain that might be under it under it. But I could not get the thing to budge,...
View ArticleYou know your getting old when
When happy hour is a nap. You give up all your bad habits and still don't feel any better.
View ArticleGibson Kalamazoo Necks
Can anyone tell me if the original necks on a Gibson Kalamazoo 5 string were maple or mahogany or both or either? I have found different originals with both and also have found information that each...
View ArticleNice Old Gibson on eBay
This has a nice old shell that will make a GREAT conversion (usual disclaimer, not affiliated with seller etc)....
View ArticleWashburn B-14 for sale...
Great affordable banjo, loud and crisp. Must sell, Offers always welcome.
View ArticlePractice in the bathroom?
Do you folks practice in a place that best represents how it sounds to an audience? I'm finding myself playing in the bathroom quite a bit. I find that when i practice in an open room the sound isnt as...
View ArticleGoing rate for banjo lessons?
Someone recently asked me to offer banjo lessons in my local area, just wondering what I should charge? I'm a long time player but new to the whole "teaching" thing. Thanks!
View ArticleTriple X Banjo
I have a Triple X banjo that dates back along way and I want to replace the calf skin head, which is torn, with a plastic/mylar head. Any suggestions on what head to buy would be greatly appreciated....
View ArticleJamming question
I posted this on blog, not sure where best to get responses. I have been playing for almost 2 years and have been attending some jams. I can lead a few songs and play some back-up Q: How best to...
View ArticleHeard some awesome picking today
I was at a local jam today in Thomasville, NC and right at the end this guy walks in and starts playing. He was incredible. I asked his name and he said Danny Bowers. I did not know who he was until...
View Articlefor some of you a little low on cash....
Just got off cell phone with daughter. They are over to recycle metal place. Have a load of metal. Cleaning up around a ranch. Yesterday, they made $500.oo and a little over recycle metal. Probably...
View ArticleOld Time Music Tonight in Dayton, OH
ShoeFly is playing at the Canal Street Tavern. They are an 'off-shoot' of Rhythm in Shoes. Rick Good plays the banjo and is pretty good. They have been part of the strong band scene for many years...
View ArticleAnother Kevin Enoch fan is born..........
Just got my new (pre-owned) Enoch Tradesman and I have to tell you that I really love this little thing..........so far, the best old time banjo I've played. The craftsmanship is amazing and yet so...
View ArticleCan this be fixed?
Had a little "accident" with my banjo and the shaller d tuner busted off. Here's some pictures: http://www.flickr.com/photos/78973091@N08/7227691820/...
View ArticleWTT Northfield Big Mon Mandolin for Banjo
Gibson, Huber, Chief, Yates......would sell outright and trade for the right guitar as well..... http://www.banjohangout.org/classified/28716 Value; $3,500 Premium Wood; James Tailpiece; hard case;...
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