Planetary tuner recommendation
Could someone please recommend a good set of planetary tuners for a Flinthill 5-string banjo ? I've given up on the originals since they won't stay in tune and it's driving me crazy . All the hardware...
View ArticleRocket Science Banjo Blog removed from Google
After reading the new privacy policy at Google (Basically the policy is "You don't gets no privacy at Google") I have deleted my Google Blog "Rocket Science Banjo News". I will be slowly replacing it...
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Old Ned - ("Steptoe and Son" theme)
Here is my second take on the theme tune played on the 5 string banjo - GDGBD tuning - capo 2nd fret, 5th string capo 7th fret for key of A - with some blues improvisation thrown in - "Steptoe and...
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Prayer Request
.... for a full day with no new gun related threads in the Off-Topic section. * No offense intended to the religious or gun enthusiasts or religious gun enthusiasts.
View ArticleCombining Scruggs and Melodic When Learning
Hey All, I've been playing about a year and feel pretty comfortable playing Scruggs style, at least for a beginner. I find myself really liking "Fiddle" tunes alot of the time though. Examples being...
View Articlean acquired taste....
Never seen one like this before, the green sparkle is so ugly I quite like it.... a little bit kitsch and very green
View ArticleAnybody personally like or dislike 2002 Saturn wagon?
I'm going to test drive one Friday, and just wondered what lemony snippets any of my 65,000 closest friends had to offer, by way of warning.
View ArticleTone Ring Mfg.identification
I am trying to determine maker of this tone ring, It is from a mid 90's RB 12 reissue, it has the Gibson USA mark on it, as well as the serial number. I'm sure you Gibson experts can tell who made...
View ArticleLaptops????
Looking to purchase a laptop. Don't want to buy used. What should I be looking for or staying away from. I am looking to be in the $500-$700 range. It needs to be able to get on the hangout chat,...
View ArticleSong Origins
I was listening to some old time music today while it snowed out side. Several of the songs were murder ballads. I'm sure that the origins of these songs came from England or Ireland. What struck me...
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Shellard Banjo Uke
I couldn't resist this one recently on ebay. Its as cute as it looks and is in very good shape. Shellard built ukes for the Formby Society in England in the 70's.Pictures are attached.
View ArticleNewell Lodge in Folkston,Ga.
March 9th and 10th....anyone been there before? J.D. will be there.
View ArticleNeed Help In Downloading FMB As A Ringtone On My Iphone 4s
Any help appreciated, Thanks in Advance, Ray
View Article3 Bucks Shy Gig in Winder, Georgia March 2, 2012
If you've not seen these guys, you're missing a big treat for yourself. 3 Bucks Shy will be playing two shows this weekend. Friday, 7:30 pm, 106 West in Winder. Evening of originals and traditional...
View ArticleNewell Lodge in Folkston,Ga.
Just wondering if anyone has been to this festival before. March 9th and 10th for those who live near. Crowe will be there.
View Articlestrings slipping out of bridge slot
when i pull off on my homemade mountain banjo, the 5th and 1st strings always come out of the bridge slots. is there any way i can fix this? thanks, jack
View ArticleYou favorite carry method, yep, CCW that is.
A few people might not realize there are quite a few ways to concealed carry. Holsters, the common outside the waistband, OWB,inside the waistband, IWB, with smaller handguns a pocket holster, ankle...
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