Dystonia BREAK THROUGH!!
I wanted to share my story with those of you that have been suffering with focal dystonia or similar hand issues. Some of you already know I have been suffering with what I thought was focal dystonia...
View ArticleWTB: Archtop To Flathead Conversion Tone Ring
Click below for details. http://www.banjohangout.org/classified/30159
View ArticleJam song suggestions- easy songs to lead/sing
After playing until the middle of the night at a festival these past few days, I realized I have to (1) be able to lead/sing something and (2) be brave enough to play breaks. Any suggestions for some...
View ArticleClifftop 2012 Banjo Contest Results
I didn't see the Clifftop banjo contest results posted, so here they are: 1st - Mac Traynham 2nd - Mike Kropp 3rd - Joseph Decosimo 4th - Luke Richardson 5th - Chirps Smith Youth: (1) Victor...
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Identification help, please
Identification help, please. Any help appreciated. Photos attached. Manufacturer? Year? Model? Etc. - Ebony fingerboard, LARGE MOP blocks in every fret, abalone inlay. Thin fret wire, thick...
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Lucitino wood top aluminum body banjo late 1800s
My wife was visiting in Maine and her hosts have this old banjo that heas been in the family for years. It could be a form of Banjola and it has the name Lucitino engraved by the heel - the back has...
View ArticleHead replacement question
I wanted to replace the head on my Harmony banjo because it's got a dent where the bridge sat for many years under tension. There's also a slight buzz and generally I don't think it was a very good...
View ArticleNASA TV - Mars Curiosity Rover Landing Coverage
http://www.nasa.gov/multimedia/nasatv/index.html?param=public Coverage begins at 11 PM Eastern, 8 PM Pacific. If the landing is successful, NASA should receive a signal from the rover around 1:31 AM...
View ArticleJoe Dean Thumbpicks
Does anyone know what metal thumbpick Joe Dean is using for his playing
View ArticleClassic Banjo at Clifftop
Hello everyone, Just a quick post to say how much I enjoyed spending a few days at the Appalachian String Band Festival at Clifftop, WV where my family and I attended the pre-event camping and jam...
View ArticleCharley Horse Stomp
This is a short snippet of ( my version) of Jim Mills Charley Horse Stomp off of his Bound To Ride album. I tried two other bridges with this tune and settled on the locust bridge. This bridge really...
View ArticleFamily Bible - Based on George Jones version...
I've been a big George Jones fan for as long as I can remember... I've been playing music with a new singer-songwriter friend by the name of Andy Roose... Andy was a roadie for George for many...
View ArticleTemperance Reel
I love Jim Mills version of this tune. I've got some work to do to get it cleaner and smoother. My mic was a little too hot in places on this recording. Tim
View ArticleBF05
I recorded this Ron Stewart song really slow about a year ago, and deleted it and recorded it faster this time. Here's BF05:
View Article"Landslide" by Stevie Nicks in F...
This is an upgrade to an arrangement I did last year some time... "Landslide" by Stevie Nicks in the Key of F... When you get to the page, scroll downward... The arrangement is available in TEF, PDF...
View ArticleHaving trouble finding recommendations 1st clawhammer
What do you guys recommend newbies who want to learn clawhammer? I see the deering goodtime is super popular but is the goldtone cc-ot better? it has the scoop would i want that later? I saw a hohner...
View ArticleAshokan Farewell: A Clawhammer Waltz.
Not terribly well-suited to Clawhammer banjo, but so pretty it's well worth doing anyway. ~Pete
View ArticleRing of Fire - Johnny Cash...
An updated version of an arrangement I did several years ago... Once you get on the page, scroll downward... The arrangement is available in Tabledit, PDF and MIDI format... Banjo Peace... * * *...
View ArticleGoing price for a Earl Srcuggs Special
I would like to find out a going price for a Earl Scruggs Special . Not one that is beat to pieces but one that is in great condition with sign of normal playing wear. Somewhere around 2004...
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