Rolex vs Cardinal
I have heard many folks lusting after Rolex watches. I know they are not cheap as well. What qualities make them so valuable? I own a Cardinal watch that I was given 29 years ago. I've had to...
View Articleback to playing again(after shooting my left hand)
I accidently shot my self through the left hand in june. 2 surgeries later and some hard rehab i've got my guitar chops back and its time to put that rk 35 to use! I bought the banjo in dec 2010 and...
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Need Help Deciding on a New Open Back
I've been playing clawhammer for a year and half on an Epiphone MB-100. It's a cheapo Korean important, but a really great beginner banjo! In fact, I think it's better than any other beginner banjo...
View ArticleHelp identifying this Gold Tone
Could any of you experts please help me identify the model of this Gold Tone? The Gold Tone website isn't too helpful in terms of images. Thank you for your help! View folder (with one additional...
View ArticleBanjo head installed incorrectly?
Hello all. I recently purchased a tenor banjo, but i believe the head wasnt put on correctly. At first I noticed the head was bending inward due to the string tension, so i decided to tighten it up a...
View Articlewhat are some good festivals to go to in the south/east area
thinking of these states; Tn, Va, WVa, NC, Kentucky, SC, Ga for clawhammer type playing thanks d
View ArticleString change med to light
Yesterday I changed from meduim strings to light strings. I also put on Randy Stockwell's Moon Bridge. Seems like to me these light strings feel "mushy". I'm assuming it's because I'm used to medium...
View ArticleHow Does Your Banjo Influence Your Music?
I once read of a classical violinist who had acquired a particularly fine instrument made by one of the Cremonese masters (e.g. Stradivari, Guarneri, Amati). Though well-balanced, this violin had a...
View Articlewent to the tax people today....with the flu (yikes)
I used meds before I left so that my cough was not as bad. This was the 2nd appnt. so didn't feel we could miss again. So....bit the bullet and went. I was worried. This time the tax thing was...
View ArticleThe "Other" Foggy Mountain Boys
This is interesting: http://www.ebay.com/itm/HANK-COWHAND-FOGGY-MOUNTAIN-BOYS-FOLIO-AND-AUTOGRAPHED-PHOTO-D-E-STANFORD-47-/140685170555?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item20c17d577b
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Arthritis in hands! Ouch!
Anyone else have arthritis at the base of their thumbs? It's becoming very painful to play the banjo. Going to the doctor next week to discuss having surgery on both thumbs. One doctor suggested I...
View ArticleDo you like the decoration on this Banjo?
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1970s-Bruno-Conqueror-5-string-banjo-Very-Cool-Made-Japan-EXC-/110828329881?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item19cde21b99 I seem to find it quite attractive but I can't quite...
View ArticleWhere I can buy Grover Champion banjo pegs with white knobs?
Hi. I want to buy Grover Champion banjo pegs with white knobs . But when I googled, I can only find them with black knobs. Anyone know where I can buy some? Thanks. Ho C Ying
View ArticleBuzz on the B String
Hi everyone! I am having a problem with my banjo, and I'm not sure what is causing it. I've been playing banjo for almost two years so I suppose I'm still too new to understand how to fix my problem....
View ArticleAmping a banjo suggestions please.
I am looking to get myself an acoustic amp to use for gigs [loud country band/drums/electric bass/very loud Texan singer], i am looking at the Crate 'toas' but could you guys and gals give me your...
View ArticleMy ceilidh band has a website
It's brand new, needs a little proof-reading, but I think Al the fiddler has done a good job. http://arranach.weebly.com/index.html See y'all when you visit Arran!
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Does anyone else have a colored Goodtime banjo?
This is my Deering Goodtime: My dad bought it at Merlefest maybe ten years ago, from the Deerings themselves (before the whole pamphlet thing started). It's pretty weird—we didn't paint it, it came...
View ArticleStromberg Cup-o-Phone tone ring
I have no photos, but a friend brought one over the other day, I understand the original run was for 500. Has anyone else done a retrofit of a five string neck? Anyone know anything about the rumors...
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