Looking for a new capo
Hi All, I'm looking to buy a new capo, thinking about a Paige I have the regular clip on type. I've noticed a few list the dimensions as 1 7/16 th wide my neck is a Goldtone BC 350 and it's 1 3/8th...
View Articlemy cuzin' in Germany
he retired from the service ,and was stationed in Germany, Belgium, and chose to stay. He now is a tour guide, and occasionally sends me pictures of castles and architecture that is beautiful. the...
View ArticleOops forgot to tell you....
Yesterday while shopping in the antique store, there came in the door with bells ringing.... The real wonderful ...one and ONLY Santa Clause, Mrs. Clause, and a real Elf. I became alarmed, and...
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Santa - creepy or loveable? [Non FF!]
Just thought I'd take an unofficial survey/poll. Got the idea from Nancy's newest thread. Sooooo...... what are your thoughts on St. Nick? Cool or a little creepy? Loveable or a little scary? When...
View ArticleSource for tailpieces
I am searching for a source for decorative 4-string banjo tailpieces; any suggestions?
View ArticleTenor tuning pegs
Having just bought a great little Vintage Tenor (20's-30's Lyric). I have now have had the chance to experience 1:1 tuning and I absolutely loath it. HAH! Can someone recommend a 8:1 or 4:1 tuner...
View ArticleRrrrrrrrip...
I discovered a new form of banjo-related activity last night. While watching TV I became aware of this strange 'scraping' sound in the living room and couldn't figure out what it was or where it was...
View Articlehead coatings
I just bought a 'new' old banjo, that has a top frosted head. The frosting is warn down to clear in a fairly significant streak, and somewhat dirty under the strings. I don't like that. Plus, the...
View ArticleThe age
I have a 1978 RB-250 that I played extensively in the early 80's and while I liked it, was never super-pleased with the sound. I started playing another banjo in 1988 and my Gibson sat in it's case...
View ArticleJingle Bell Rock
Thought I'd join in the spirit of the season and post a Christmas tune. Hope you like it. Nestor
View ArticlePlayed by the Grasscats
My banjo teacher wrote a song and sold it to the Grasscats. Heard it played on Sirius Radio the other day and he was so happy. If you hear "Saturday Night Company" by the Grasscats, thats the one. He...
View ArticleChris Cioffi just bailed me out big time
Gotta let everyone know. My longtime friend Chris Cioffi just saved my butt big time. I had an old time style banjo project to finish a neck that a guy started and put it on an old Kalamazoo pot. He...
View ArticleOld-Time CDs released in 2011
It's that time of year when we reflect on the best new old time music released in the last 12 months. Here are 33 old time (using the term kind of loosely) albums released in 2011 that I know about....
View ArticleWanted - cover for Grover window tailpiece
I am still searching for one cover for a Grover window tailpiece. Please check the ad and if you have a spare, might you consider parting with it? http://www.banjohangout.org/classified/22321 Thanks,...
View ArticlePavel vs. Gotoh
A quick archive search doesn't show this question discussed since 2008 or 9. I'm ruling out Waverly/5 Stars as erratic quality and Keiths as too pricey. Gotohs work perfectly but don't look right on...
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Mary Did You Know
Ok, I had an ides for a version of this tune, two banjos with mutes. It slowly morphed into a flamenco guitar sounding version. I asked the Kidd to add something to enhance it. So, he's playing synth...
View ArticleLooking for Mississippi Sawyer sung version ??
I have always had trouble remembering tunes unless I hear them with the words. Anyone know of a site that has a version of Mississippi Sawyer with lyrics or a cd with alot of these great tunes with...
View ArticleB&D Silver Bell question
On the mid 20's Silver Bells, what is the difference in tone between the ones with the tone ring with holes and the ones without holes. I have a 1927 Silver Bell. My tuning machines run kind of...
View ArticleOld Dangerfield as mp3
Just put up the mp3 version of the video I posted earlier of Victor playing "Old Dangerfield" as he learned from an Adam Hurt cd
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