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Boucher tension band screwed lap joint view
I'm getting ready to assemble a Boucher Early Banjo project and thought there might be interest in this "alternative" way of joining the ends of the tension band. Both ends are tapered, lapped, and...
View ArticleMASSIVE solo gig!!!
Well okay... not massive... 50 people maybe... and only 50 or so minutes... but now that i have your attention... Can anyone give me any suggestions for what to play? I don't sing, just me and 2...
View ArticleClawhammer Medley (Video)
Forgive me as this is not what you are expecting. But there is some value here. At least, I hope there is. This is a medley of old tunes played clawhammer style on a resonator guitar. I discovered...
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What's your dialect?
I was on YouTube looking at some videos and found some on people making videos of they're accent, So me and my brother decided to do the video too. There is a list of word you have to say and question...
View ArticleTruss rod covers
I just posted a Wanted add for a couple of black Gibson style TR covers I can trade or buy. LMK Regards, O.D.
View ArticleGround speed D lick
Measure 15 in the scruggs book for Ground Speed tabs out a lick that just doesn't seem to be working for me. Has anyone ran into this lick and found it tricky?
View ArticlePressing my wrist too hard
Can anyone tell me what I'm doing wrong? I am somehow pressing my wrist too hard on the wrist rest. I just started doing it this weekend and I'm wondering what I've changed. After a few minutes of...
View ArticleCryptograph test run
Hi All! I need some help. I'm going to post a cryptograph on another site to help promote a show we're putting on. Below is a quote from the show. Please DO NOT post the answer. You'll know if you get...
View ArticleOnline Teachers
Just wondering if anyone recomends any online instructors for somewhat a beginner. I found one person called Banjo Ben who seems to have a lot of good lessons on there. I use to play a little many...
View Articlewikipedia says its shutting down at midnight
Oh darn! They've been my one stop to answer to all the questions I come up with while watching TV late at night.
View ArticlePot Hardware and its effect on tone
I am in the planning stage of assembling a parts banjo for myself. The plan was to get a solid rim/neck/tuners/tailpiece, and then use the current hooks, flange, tension hoop, etc. to fill out the...
View Articleipad or Android ???
Anyone have any strong feelings either way ??? This may have already been discussed and I just missed it.....in that case just unlike it.
View Article"Cool" banjo history
Here's a link to info on a little-known but heroic banjo player: http://www.coolantarctica.com/Antarctica%20fact%20file/History/biography/hussey_leonard.htm He was on Sir Ernest Shackelton"s 2nd...
View ArticleSource for Mesquite Squares
I know this isn't specifically a banjo thing, but since a lot of folks here are also turners, I thought I'd give it a roll. I want to turn a pepper mill and I want to use Mesquite. Anyone know of a...
View ArticleRecording King
Hey I was watching CNN and there was an up and coming star(Kelly Mcfarling) and she was playing a Recording king! Yes! BTP
View ArticleMidwest banjo camp
Does anyone know when the class schedule will be posted for this years camp.
View ArticleParking at SPBGMA
If a person decides to go to this event around noon or 1pm on Saturday.....Is there a chance of getting a parking place on top of the hill or would I be out my 20.00 for a parking pass and just...
View ArticleSomething To Aspire To
http://youtu.be/p-EfgdfbC3g The whole tenor banjo thing is pretty new to me yet, but I find these to fellows to be simply amazing. Edit: I tried to embed the video directly into the post, but...
View ArticleNew Presidential Candidate
So I was thinking that we need somebody really in touch with the people for president. So, I thought that we could all write in Al White for president. FIGMO 2012. You know how George Bush was known...
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