difficulties with seller
I recently purchased my first banjo from Instrument Alley. Had hoped to buy local, but the Instrument Alley beginner package and free shipping was too good a deal during what are some tight times....
View ArticleSilver Bell Red Smiley
I'm looking for a Scruggs style banjo tab for Red Smiley's version of Silver Bell. I already checked the tab section here and it isn't there. Any suggestions?
View ArticleGibson Crow tone ring
Enlighten me as to who manufactured the Crow tone ring for Gibson.
View Articlesongs I'd like to play
Hi every body I'd like to know if some body know how to play that great song from cayouch if yes could he tell me how? http://youtu.be/ZVAm4vH_oLU have a great day. arthur
View ArticleMidwest Banjo Camp
Looking forward to seeing some Banjo Hangout pals at Midwest Banjo Camp this weekend. Haven't taught there in a few years; really excited about going back. See you there?
View ArticleCollectable? You decide....
This beautiful piece just sold on eBay for close to $80.......
View ArticleHow to repair (filling holes)?
Hi guys, I have repairs to make to two banjos. I'm a pretty handy guy with a fair amount of woodworking experience, but it's not instrument-specific, so I'd like to ask what you'd do. The 1st banjo is...
View ArticleAdvice
My wife and I have decided, for various reasons, to sell our entire CD collection, somewhere in the area of 600 CDs, and now that the decision has been made, we are stumped as to how to go about doing...
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The Water Is Wide
The Water Is Wide Thought I'd try to add some slide to this tune. Hope you enjoy http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7-pnGdFhmQY Cheers, Boog
View ArticleLuthier for neck set on a Clifford Essex Paragon
I am looking for a luthier than can do a neck reset on a 1919 Clifford Essex Paragon. The neck is a new replica neck made by Tom Cussen in Ireland. Unfortunately, due to the change in humidity, it...
View ArticleConversion "Gibson" style neck by Arthur Hatfield for sale!
Hi folks! I am selling a "neck" only that I pulled off of a late 20's style one Gibson banjo. This neck is a reproduction five-string made by Arthur Hatfield. The original owner drilled the peghead...
View ArticleFestival of the Bluegrass
This weekend , Any hangout people going? We'll be at campsite 202 again this year . I'll have my Hatfield Buckcreek with me and anyones welcome to pick on it. This is one great festival with an...
View ArticleLD condenser and feedback eliminator?
Anyone have any good experiences using a feedback elimator with a large diaphragm condenser for live sound? Tell me about it, please. Looking to try it. Too little gain with condensers and I don't like...
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Good Wednesday Morning
Good morning ! Today is Sweden's national day so it's a Holiday and a lot of celebration all around.
View Article50's 5 string Kay Student Banjo
Hey BH, First off just want to say this forum rocks! I have recently started playing banjo, and the more I play, the more I want to play :). I currently have a Hondo II Model 85A. From what I have...
View ArticleFavorite Johnny Cash Tunes?
1. Folsom Prison Blues 2. A Boy Named Sue 3. One Piece At A Time 4. Give My Love To Rose 5. Ring of Fire 6. Ballad of Ira Hayes 7. Man in Black 8. Five Feet High and Rising 9. Bonanza 10. I Walk the...
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Venus Transit Pics!
From my front yard with a Nikon D-60 and a 200mm telephoto lens -with an astronomical solar filter duct-taped over the end. http://www.flickr.com/photos/33885727@N03/7343618496/in/photostream...
View ArticleAbigail Washburn plays banjo for the Queen
The UK is just recovering from the Queen's Diamond Jubilee celebration. Amongst the many events was a spectacular show set in the grounds of Windsor Castle featuring horses and horsemanship from all...
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