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Went to visit Mr. Boulding today!
I went to see John today so he could install some spikes in the RK-35 I just bought. He also adjusted the tailpiece and buffed out my frets. He also gave my Hatfield Buckcreek the once over to make...
View ArticleWhat can you tell me about my banjo?
I'm fairly new to BHO so I apologize if this is the wrong forum, but reading thru the posts there seem to be a lot of very knowledgeable people posting here... I have a Washburn banjo that has "Mystic...
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Blaylock ring for sale
20 hole Blaylock ring for sale with a story.......story is not that interesting, but the ring sounds great..... David http://www.banjohangout.org/classified/29002
View ArticleJust wanted to give a shoutout...
To Bill Stokes at Showcase Banjo. I received a custom strap and new capo form him today and is was everything and more that I could ever want. Please consider him for your accessory needs if you are...
View ArticleVega Banjo Strings With Chenilled Ends
I bought several packages of old, sealed 1970s vintage Vega strings with the chenilled ends. Even in the sealed packs the strings unfortunately have rusted a bit over the years. It was a long shot but...
View ArticleRadius Compensated Bullfrog Bridge Video
I was lucky enough to receive a radius compensated bullfrog bridge from Virgil a week or two ago. Please pardon the picking, but listen to the tone this bridge gives my '79 Gold Star GF-100. I...
View ArticleThe Leaving of Liverpool
Here in jolly old Britain we have been granted a day off to celibrate 60 years of the Queen (Gawd bless her) reigning this septered isle. I have used the time constructively and have recorded my first...
View ArticleThinking about getting a Brooks Banjo
I'm interested in the bacon tonering as it's the one that I've never owned or played for any sort of extended time. That way I will have cured my ever lasting BAS.. so if anyone has sound clips or...
View ArticlePearl Jam/Eddie Vedder Songs on the Banjo
Im a novice Clawhammer Banjo player, and I am eager to learn some Pearl Jam and/ord Eddie Vedder songs. Anyone know of some cover songs done on banjo and where I can view/listen to them? thanks!
View ArticleInfo on RB800
Looking for the serial# on my RB800. There is a AA-25 stamped on the rim but I can't seem to find another serial number Its a Gold and is Red-Sunburst with Checkerboard binding. Any help is...
View ArticleHow long should gut strings last?
What kind of life-expectancy should I expect from gut strings? I recently put a hide head and a set of La Bella gut strings on my vintage Little Wonder (w/ self-made conversion neck) . I loved the...
View ArticleSpecial "C" tomorrow night!
Folks, Those of you who are within driving distance of STL might want to consider coming to Jefferson Barracks Park Amphitheater tomorrow evening, Weds, June 6th, 7pm, for Special Consensus. Greg...
View Article[FF] corn on the cob
I don't know if this has been posted before but it's sure handy There is also some banjo content...http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YnBF6bv4Oe4
View ArticleBanjo funk
Hey all, I'm playing in a "bluegrass funk" band and we just recorded our first EP. Thought you might like it, or at least find it interesting. All original material with a lot of John Hartford and...
View ArticleHelp identify mystery vega, please.
http://www.banjohangout.org/myhangout/photos.asp?id=32517&albumid=6947 Here are some photos, I don't know heaps about this banjo, other than it sounds pretty great. When I bought it, it was...
View ArticleCurious-What does it cost to add some inlay?
So, I would never go for bling over tone, but when I buy my next banjo I might like a little decorative inlay. I'm not talking a map of Middle Earth on the neck or a likeness of Lysander Spooner on the...
View ArticleI ruptured a tendon in my right ring finger about 3 hours ago
My wife was talking to my Mom today and Mom was telling her about her fingers locking up .... well ... I showed Vickii the ring finger of my right hand which always did lock up ... looked weird ......
View ArticleResting the Heel of the Hand on the Head
Hey everybody. As long as I've been frailing, I've rested the heel of my hand on the banjo head while I play. Lately I've been wondering if this might inhibit my drive and speed, and mess with my...
View ArticleGrandstanding Bluegrass Musicians?
While reading some comments about Jens Kruger, I read where someone made the comment that with Jens, you get "none of the grandstanding that is typical of bluegrass musicians".........that comment has...
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