Some things are just more important than banjos...
...like the birth of a new baby. Meet Josiah, banjo-picker-in-the-making #3, born 12-28-11.
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Bridge give away
About a month or so ago, I made and sent a bridge to a gentleman and unfornately when he received it, it had a broken leg. The break was as clean as one could be. I made him another one and sent it to...
View Article$40 banjo case
I like that my 70s Gold Star came with its original case,but I was never satisfied with the sloppy fit so I just ordered one of these Musician's Gear cases for mostly around the house with the...
View Articlestewart tuner button
Anyone know where I can pick up a vintage stewart tuner button? I recently acquired an 1890 stewart "student" banjo, grade two, and it is lacking a tuner button. The buttons appear either old ivory or...
View ArticleRim Lathe
Hi all! I'm getting ready to gear up to build a couple more banjos (open back). In the past, I've used pre-made rims but have decided to take the plunge and try building some block type rims. I do not...
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Got the decorations down and....
moved the freezer and recliner back to the front porch. Home sweet home.
View Article2012: Doug Dillard
So far this year I've started on the right foot on the banjo. Learned the first part of Foggy Mountain Special. Also this year Im going to focus my attempt of learning Doug Dillard songs. I know a...
View ArticleHatfield banjo for sale
I have listed my Hatfield banjo in the classified section. It is in mint condition. I have priced it at $2300 though I have more than $500 more than that invested. I never learned to play and this...
View ArticleRk archtop
I have been looking at different banjos to upgrade to, and RK seems to be a good affordable next step. I like the 35 but was thinking of an archtop for the volume and was wanting some advice.
View ArticleNew 1926 Vega tenor setup & repair questions
Well, new to me that is...thanks George D.!!! While I've played banjo and guitar for some time, I know nothing about the setup and maintenance on tenor banjos. This one is a Vega Professional model....
View ArticleNational finger pick
I am looking for a mate to the National pick in the photo. If you have one to sell or trade send me a message through BHO. thanks larry
View ArticleOpen Back Banjo workshop just west of Toronto reminder
I want to remind you of a very unique workshop experience coming up on January 14. It is an open back banjo instruction workshop led by old time banjo playing experts Arnie Naiman and Chris Coole. The...
View ArticleBoat's Up the River (OT Performance Video)
What a wonderful way to spend the first day of the new year. We were playing tunes at a bookstore/coffee shop in Fairview, Texas. Really just jamming and having fun. Jim Cadorette on mandolin; Travis...
View ArticlePost hyperlink
I see there are anchors for each post in a topic, but I can't find hypertext in the page. It would be nice if the post icon or date/time were hyperlinked for convenient right click, "copy link...
View ArticleGround Speed / Earl Scruggs
Let's try this again. Mickey G. has posted the tag ending that some are asking for from the Foggy Mt. Banjo LP...Jack Baker Groundspeed As played by Earl Scruggs
View ArticleIs it necessary to play melodic/single string?
I have a few instructional books that seem to dedicate equal portions of their pages to Bill Keith melodic or Don Reno single string techniques. Now, I am still new to this and should probably have an...
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