Fancy Guitar Chord Hammer Ons and Hammer Offs
Hey BH! Ive been playing guitar for about two years now or so and im all self taught so I lack knowledge in the vocab area. I was just wondering what those hammer on/hammer offs that guitar players do...
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How are the new players coming on?
Hi all, There seem to be quite a few who have bought their first banjo recently, i was just wondering how you are all getting one? Doing good? Finding it slow going? Has it left the house via a...
View ArticleTuning a tenor banjo
Hey there, brand new player here, got a tenor banjo, and I am told there are 3 different ways to tune it. What is the most common?
View ArticleArchtop-Shaped Tone Hoops
I have a couple of interesting tone hoops for sale in the classifieds. Just click the $ above.
View ArticleBeginner -- weak left hand, and I play slooooooow
I've been futzing around for about six months with the Perlman beginner book, and I just got up to the section on slides. One thing I'm noticing is that my left hand seems, well, weak. When I...
View Articlereceived and watched "a guide for the clawless", Dan Levenson
purchased the 2 DVD set and book, came in the mail wednesday but had to wait till saturday to watch it. Saturday we received around 5 inches of snow and 15 degree weather, so after i did a run and...
View Articledog scouts
the dog scouts is a nonprofit org that promotes the human animal bond. they have donated oxygen masks to our local fire squad and give money to service dog organizations (eg: seeing eye, susquehanna...
View ArticleI guess...i am officially..
Liz's.......HOT water bottle.....tanight..It's ah toughf job....i'll give it me best...
View ArticleHeart Happy Banjo
I was reading a recent neighboring thread about a bit of hard luck with banjo buying. I recently had a major overhaul performed for me by one of your resident BHO members and am very pleased. I...
View ArticleSarah Jaroz "6" string banjo
I was watching some footage "transatlantic sessions" and Sarah Jaroz was playing a "6 string" banjo. Not a "Gituarjo", It had 5 full length strings and then a regular "5th" [in this case 6th] string....
View ArticleLittle Darlin' Pal of Mine
I am looking for an up the neck version and was surprised to not find it on here. I searched the L's, D's and P's for a variant title but couldn't find. Anyone have any variations of scruggs and up...
View Articlewhat are banjo brands/models that have wide/thick necks?
i've heard the Ramsey does, anyone else building wide/thick necks on 5 string openbacks? d
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Oregon State Troopers (joke)
Having a laugh - Oregon State Troopers, Good, Better, Best. GOOD: A Bend ,Oregon policeman had a perfect spot to watch for speeders, but wasn't getting many. Then he discovered the problem - a...
View ArticleThe TubaPhone, what is this exactly and what style music is it used for?
i've saw a few on youtube, the sound i hear is somewhat deeper/lower? I don't have a clue but i see these listed for sale by different makers. What do most people use them for. thanks for educating...
View ArticleNeeds help identifying antique store bought banjo
I have been searching for an affordable banjo and came across one in a antique store. The back looks kind of sketchy. I have never played before and was hoping someone could give me a little...
View ArticleWhat type of Banjo ?
Hey Guys, First of all, I'm new here and I wasn't sure where to post this, so sorry if it's in the wrong place, and if so it'd be awesome if someone could move it. I'm really interested in learning to...
View ArticleZEOLITE
I was reading about how to destinkatize cat litter boxes and came upon this volcanic rock called Zeolite. It turns out I already have a bag of it hanging in my shed!.I just didn't know that was what...
View ArticleModern Old-Time Banjo Musicians
I'm pretty well aware of the greats, but I was wondering if anyone had any recommendations for modern musicians who play old-time style banjo.
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