D tuners ?
I have been playing banjo for a few years now and should probably know this. (One of the downfalls of being self taught) Could someone explain "D" tuners to me. I am finding that I need to change...
View Articlebanjo pickups/
I know , I am goin to get the hair up on some of you ,but,,, I have been sitting in with some country musicians lately, the real stuff,( 99.9%of my music is trad. bg), ,so I have been playing with...
View ArticleChanging to medium strings?
I had a GT Whyte Lady and really liked to use medium gauge strings. I now have a Chuck Lee that came with light gauge strings. When changing the CL to med. strings I realized they were a little large...
View ArticleHelp with selection
Been playing for one year on a cheap Morgan Monroe. Wife says I can step up to a mid price banjo. Of course I want to go all the way and get a huber but she says until I make a lifetime commitment to...
View Articlenever heard cheap banjos sound better-field recordings
Man, have you ever heard a better sounding bottlecap? These old boys don't only know how to play 'em,(2 finger style mostly), but they've got cheap banjo setup 101 mastered!...
View Article28' Style 3 inlay question
I have a 28' TB-3 with the diamonds and squares inlay pattern, and I was just curious were there any other inlay patterns available on that style banjo that year? I have seen some conversion banjos...
View Articlelight to medium string change question
I had a GT Whyte Lady and really liked a med. gauge strings. I now have a Chuck Lee that came with light gauge strings. When changing the CL to med. strings I realized they were a little large for the...
View ArticleIs banjobuyer.com affiliated with Banjo Hangout?
This may be a dumb question but I will ask it anyway. Is the website listed as banjobuyer.com affiliated with Banjo Hangout?
View ArticleHow do I find an archived post?
How do I find an archived post I made a number of years ago. I'm thinking 2005-2006, I posted about my Goldtone OB_250 that was stolen. I would love to find that thread. I tried using the search in...
View ArticleLooking for 1800s hooks and nuts for restoration
I just posted an add looking for some unusual hooks and nuts. Please let me know if you have any. Thanks, Paul http://www.banjohangout.org/classified/26936
View ArticleThinking of trying to play tenor banjo
Thinking of getting a Good time 2 . Decided on the tenor since it is tuned in fifths and play mandolin the change wouldn't be so drastic. I play mostly gospel country and some bluegrass . My only...
View ArticleHow often do you tend to change your strings? and brands for CH?
not having been around any banjo people, i was wondering how often folks tend to change them(and is it due to tone fall off or they simply won't hold tune any longer)? what are some string brands and...
View ArticleI just wanted to print some labels.
Art & Crapft fair coming up. Since the arm is in a sling, I won't be demonstrating my little banjos. Figured I'd sit there, handing out fliers about the Wunjo making class, and maybe sell a couple...
View ArticleCan Anyone Tell Me What I'm Looking At?
This was posted today on my local Craiglist: http://detroit.craigslist.org/okl/atq/2837846862.html Now I'm new to the banjo but I know so many folks rave on about "pre-war" banjos, and it seems...
View Article$1000 open back banjo
Was wondering what open back banjos you all preferred in the $1000 range. I have an older Aria resonator banjo I just can't seem to get the old timey plunk out of her although I did manage to get...
View ArticleDIY frailing scoop
I have been thinking about putting a scoop on my banjo. I have seen some posts to it being done to banjos without any inlay or rail (the plastic thing on the side of the fret board that I have no idea...
View ArticleBanjo funk
I was in a very low key public performance last Saturday. It didn't go nearly as well as I wanted. I've done lots of performing with varying degrees of success but this one has thrown me into a bit...
View ArticleOpen Back
There are discussions about the use of a resonator banjo for old time and claw hammer, and of course anything can be used. I am curious if anyone is using an open back for bluegrass or any other...
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R.S. Williams & Sons - Model 12 Artist
Hello group, I am new to this forum (hangout), and just wanted to find out about my recently acquired R.S. Williams & Sons - Model 12 Artist. Does anyone have one of the Model 12 banjos? I am...
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