schaller d tuner washer size?
I just got a pair of schaller d tuners, and they didnt come with washers. I'm not sure what size washer they need.. does anyone know? Since the two sets f washers I bought dont fit, and the huge...
View ArticleLittle Mountain Music's New Home
Well, we've finally outgrown our old location (my garage and most of my home) and are taking the plunge into a new building where we'll have room to continue to grow. It's a Retail/Commercial...
View ArticleIS BANJOMAN FASTER THAN A SPEEDING BULLET???
Warren, that's the funniest yet...IMHO here's the link folks... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2gVwtMz20u0&feature=digest_sat
View ArticleEpoxy is epoxy is epoxy... right?
I'm getting ready to glue up some dowel sticks. I was planning on using epoxy and I bought the one at the hardware store that had the longest set time (half hour). The only problem is the package say...
View ArticleDo I see a Goodtime II (by Mastercraft) here?
Janet Deering mentioned last year (in the Deering discussion thread) that Deering was making banjos for Mastercraft. This banjo caught my eye on the Banjohut website....
View ArticleStewey picked his jo last night
Some very impressive front porch jammin on Family guy last night. stewy is good. Micki
View ArticleA Visit to Arthur Hatfield's for Banjo Repair.
I have a 1980 Stelling Bellflower that is in mint shape: a beautiful banjo. I have had if for many years. The problem is that it has been messed with too often with people (like me) that weren’t good...
View ArticleHUGE price for Gibson uke in the UK!
Saw an episode of "Dickinson's Real Deal" the other day, one of those auction-type shows in the UK. A guy brought in a banjo-uke, which he said was a 1927. It had "The Gibson" inlaid on the peghead,...
View ArticleTobin Bronze
Many have asked about Tobin bronze and if Gibson used Tobin bronze alloy in their pre-war tone rings. I have not personally identified any pre-war tone rings that had the exact alloy of Tobin bronze...
View ArticleMy "singing" debut; for Darwin's birthday...
I was playing Say Darlin', Say, one day, and my wife, Carmen, thought I was saying "say Darwin, say." Hence, I wrote words to the tune to reflect Darwin's Finches, and the impact they had on him, me,...
View ArticleGun safe for your banjos?
We went to the Outdoor Show in Harrisburg, PA today and saw a few vendors selling these giant gun safest like you would see in a cartoon. As soon as I saw the safe I immediately thought about putting...
View ArticlePortland, OR: Chris Coole & Ivan Rosenberg House Concert - Sat, Feb 25
Hi All, Chris Coole and Ivan Rosenberg are going to be performing a house concert at my place in SE Portland on Saturday, February 25. Shoot me an email at scott.killops@gmail.com if you're...
View ArticleIf you can get your banjo in a tenor case....
New, and uniform, instrument flight rules are about to go into effect. We'll see. And yes, I know it's "political," but in this case.... http://www.mi2n.com/press.php3?press_nb=150996
View ArticleGood gosh what's gonna happen when the computers really crash
We're losing the Human Touch. Music from Macka B. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Sv_ekHkboU&feature=watch_response and lyrics Well it seems like the only millennium bug was influenza...
View Articlealison krauss ,, 26 grammys ?
i was watching GAC i think it was,, and they were talking to alison and dan, barry and ron. i thought i heard the girl say that alison had won 26 grammys in her career. is this correct? if so that...
View ArticleWhat is a good banjo to start with?
I have always wanted to play the banjo. Have said its time just dont know what would be the best to start with?
View ArticleIt's..Liz's...falt.....!
I can't....evon go out to...ah....resterrunt...n...enjoy it..$65.....nThay can't hold ah candle ta Liz's....cookin...
View Article1964 ODE Model 34 style 1
I just purchased an ODE plectrum off Ebay for $600. I was the only bidder. The 14 pictures showed in close up a very lightly used all origional with the case and period strap. I can't believe my luck,...
View ArticleAnother Kay Date question...
I just picked up an old Kay 5-string. It is a student-grade, open back instrument. It is painted all in black (original color) and has the Kay name in a press-on sticker on the head. The rim is about...
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