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2 "corny" questions for the farmers

eric@banjohangout.org — Wed, 16 May 2012 20:12:06 CST

I'm growing a couple corn patches around the house, haven't done this in a few years, it's already about 6 to 8 inches in 2 weeks.

2 questions...

1. How much do you folks water? (I give it a good soak once to twice daily,it's hot and bright here).

2. Does anybody still use "Scarecrows"? (We don't have crows in Hawaii but we do have Mynah birds, last time we created "Mynah Man" with some old clothes, a volleyball-ala "Wilson", and a dredlock wig.) Is there really a need or a good alternative to these time honored skeletons of the corn?

Lastly, any other special tips? Mahalo, PH

bridge height for tenor?

eric@banjohangout.org — Wed, 16 May 2012 19:26:07 CST

I just have a cheap tenor to play around with, it currently has a 1/2 in. on it now, what is the the most common height?

STRANGE FRIENDS REQUEST

eric@banjohangout.org — Wed, 16 May 2012 19:10:55 CST

anybody else getting a really strange friend request from a "marydm" ?

i went to her homepage and its currently locked.

i sent an email to the website owner

just curious if anybody else had gotten one.

Pages taking much longer to load

eric@banjohangout.org — Wed, 16 May 2012 18:52:49 CST

Have noticed last few days the pages are taking a long time to go from one to another....used to be very fast. I always keep my computer defragged and run spyware almost daily.

Anyone noticed the same.

Robert F. Kennedy, Jr.'s wife dead in new york'

eric@banjohangout.org — Wed, 16 May 2012 18:35:54 CST

Mary was 52 and the couple had 4 children.

autopsy being performed.

Father of go-go music dies

eric@banjohangout.org — Wed, 16 May 2012 18:33:27 CST

Chuck brown passed away at age of 75.

cotton eyed joe tab by ricky skaggs

eric@banjohangout.org — Wed, 16 May 2012 18:24:21 CST

Hey guys ive checked the 2 tabs this site has but none appealed to me. If anyone has or can direct me to a tab by ricky skaggs tha would be awesome. Thanks!

Pratice time article

eric@banjohangout.org — Wed, 16 May 2012 18:05:35 CST

“If you practice with your fingers, no amount is enough,” was Auer’s response. “If you practice with your head, two hours is plenty.”

http://www.bulletproofmusician.com/how-many-hours-a-day-should-you-practice/

Help identifying a tenor banjo

eric@banjohangout.org — Wed, 16 May 2012 17:33:58 CST

This thing has been sitting around my basement for decades, anybody recognize it and can tell me anything about it, thanks!

Play It By Ear!

eric@banjohangout.org — Wed, 16 May 2012 17:20:04 CST

I get accused sometimes of being on both sides of the coin...

But we've turned into a society of tablature junkies...

I'm crazy, I know... If I weren't... I wouldn't play the banjo!

tone rings/aluminum pot

eric@banjohangout.org — Wed, 16 May 2012 17:19:33 CST

what is your preference?

Vintage Gibson Banjo - Craigs List

eric@banjohangout.org — Wed, 16 May 2012 17:16:20 CST

It even has a decal what sez so

http://columbus.craigslist.org/msg/2981054161.html

AKG C414

eric@banjohangout.org — Wed, 16 May 2012 17:16:01 CST

Last one left, AKG C414...like new and come with case, shock mount, pop filter, wind screen and all books etc....Cost 1K...sell for 600 plus shipping

Pick your stage name...

eric@banjohangout.org — Wed, 16 May 2012 17:13:40 CST

Time for a bit of fun.... I noticed from reading the obituaries in Bluegrass, that many of them had Stage names.... Tex, Shorty, Grandpa (as in Jones),... Stringbean,..."Duck" Dunn. ...ect. Now is the time! Pick your stage name...... This ought to be interesting...

Trying to play fast

eric@banjohangout.org — Wed, 16 May 2012 16:55:48 CST

Lately, I've been trying to play faster. One thing I've noticed is that the CH players I've watched who play fast play with what seems to be a very relaxed right hand. That, in turn, causes their index finger to flick a little bit. My problem is that this makes sense to me.

As a use-to-be pretty good athlete, I know that keeping as relaxed as you can facilitates quick movement. As an engineer, I also think the movement of the entire forearm, wrist, and hand as a solid unit involves the movement of a lot of mass, and that's detrimental to quick acceleration and deceleration. The finger can flick relatively quickly, and a relaxed hand and wrist would seem to make perfect sense for fast playing.

Does anyone agree, or if not, where the heck's the error in my thinking? I'm too old to waste much time going down the wrong track, but I've been practicing these things and I'm surprised how, in just a couple of weeks, my playing's become noticeably faster -- and the accuracy hasn't suffered, either. I'm very optimistic, but a good logical argument could persuade me to change my viewpoint.

How many days to learn a song for a beginner?

eric@banjohangout.org — Wed, 16 May 2012 16:55:00 CST

I know this question may have a lot of answers. I consider myself a beginner. Not one just starting but can only play 8 to 10 songs in one position. I can also play just a few licks down the neck and little backup. Anyway I have started about a month ago on a song that is a big challenge and I gave up on it after practicing 7 to 10 days on it. Last week I have started back on the song and actually can get thru the first verse with just a few mishaps. However its going to take probably another week or so to get thru the song for it to be acceptable.

I just kind of feel like I could have used that time in learning a lot of other stuff to make me better over all player. Of I guess you all are wondering the song it's Alan Munde's Peaches and Cream. (just the first verse). Some of it actually sounds pretty good.

Red Haired Boy

eric@banjohangout.org — Wed, 16 May 2012 16:50:54 CST

Here's a bit simpler version of Red Haired Boy

The trickier parts have the fingerings listed.

Have Fun,

Stan

Matching inlay armrest covers for Gibson,Stelling,etc.

eric@banjohangout.org — Wed, 16 May 2012 15:43:58 CST

Thought I would post these pictures Kevin Sherrin shared with me of his Gibson RB3 Wreath model with his new matching inlayed armrest cover installed!

Whata awesome match ! Enjoy Kevin & thank you for sharing the photos with us.

Just Starting

eric@banjohangout.org — Wed, 16 May 2012 15:33:23 CST

Hello, I have been trying to learn the Banjo but my instructor no longer teaches in my area. I would like to know if anyone could recommend an online instruction that will take me from the beginning. I have tried some DVD's' but have not had much success. I have seen some online offers but confused which really works and wont cost too much. So any help would be wonderful.

Mike

Is It Really A Theory?

eric@banjohangout.org — Wed, 16 May 2012 15:20:54 CST

I have seen and heard this term "music theory" many times, but have been too busy trying to play notes on my investment, that until just recently I totally ignored looking into music theory. My ignorance was such that I was thinking in terms of a speculative thing - one of the definitions of the word "theory". But further self-education shed light on the fact that another definition of theory is a set of principles of a body of fact. This is the one that is relevant to music theory. The principles that relate to the factual structure of music and how it is made. So now it makes more sense to me. I am still on theory 101. Jack Hatfield's backup book, which I am working through as we speak, dedicates some pages to this, complementing the material contained herein that actually teaches backup techniques (there are also songs with backup tabs). But hats off to Jack for including this theory section so that if any reader is still somewhat ignorant on theory, they can become better educated, and therefore understand a little better not only what they are doing but why, and how it fits into the major (pun intended) scheme of things in the world of music. The "Circle of Fifths" is a fascinating tool and part of this new revelation bundle too. Great job on the book, Jack.

Live performance, Long Hard Road (original song)

eric@banjohangout.org — Wed, 16 May 2012 14:53:18 CST

My band is working on some youtube videos. This is a live version of one of the tunes on our recent album, Muddy Boots. Available for purchase or download at www.theindianaboys.com.

Hope you enjoy it. I'm playing my Bishline Midnight Moon.

pic of my dog

eric@banjohangout.org — Wed, 16 May 2012 14:49:24 CST

http://pets.webshots.com/photo/2488110930088186363zGReMD

Always losing your digital tuners?

eric@banjohangout.org — Wed, 16 May 2012 14:04:53 CST

When you have multiple banjos this may be a problem :) it was with me-- but recently discovered the "stay in tune" app for my iPhone. Not only does it work great-- also have the " find my phone app " LOL :) Love it how new technology makes playing old time banjo so much easier :) :) Mzc

Cornish game hens....

eric@banjohangout.org — Wed, 16 May 2012 13:57:33 CST

What should I do whid 'em...?

Please dun't tell me ta .... Stuff'em..

Cause thay won't ..fit.

I wud thinkin ...Bbq...ovah fire..

But in tha ovin can be ...good too.

Recording King RK-50 for sale

eric@banjohangout.org — Wed, 16 May 2012 13:50:36 CST

Please see ad.

http://www.banjohangout.org/classified/21212

Thanks.

Group Home Page

eric@banjohangout.org — Wed, 16 May 2012 13:28:06 CST

For images/folders uploaded for a Group Home Page, is there a way to dedicate the images/folders to the Group Home page, so that they don't show up on my personal Home Page? Or else is there a way to set up a Group Home Page folder on my home page, to separate out my personal images from the Group Home Page images? This is for the Banjo Head Decoration Group Home Page.

Thank you kindly,

Old Time Gal

Bill Napier Videos on Youtube!!

eric@banjohangout.org — Wed, 16 May 2012 13:23:26 CST

I just finished posting my video collection of the great, and often overlooked, Bill Napier....I acquired this footage from Bill's niece, Becky Helton.......These are a real treasure, and as far as I know, the only video footage of Bill Napier........notice how the notes EXPLODE from his guitar...and what taste he plays with on the mandolin.......My treat to everyone who wishes to view them, ENJOY!!!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9XvP-2Wo670 (Light At the River)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rB1UNI8IXfc (Wait a Little Longer, Please Jesus)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ozV-Y0hfAIM (Praise God, I'm Ready To Go)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dor8gRE9Gv4 (I'll Be No Stranger There)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LChMK9n-i3g (My Mother's Bible)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l0hTvInx46o (In the Garden)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sbixuA8WLS0 (What a Friend We Have In Jesus)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RJ_jfM2X0q8 (Something Got Hold of Me)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2mnqwexbIts (Amazing Grace)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d7l3eCcYlzU (River of Jordan)

NEW! Mando & Banjo Week at The Swannanoa Gathering

eric@banjohangout.org — Wed, 16 May 2012 13:09:13 CST

The Swannanoa Gathering Folk Arts Workshops of Warren Wilson College in Asheville, NC invite you to join us as we celebrate our 21st season with the debut of our newest workshops: Mando & Banjo Week, August 5-11, featuring a staff of some of the world’s finest players, and offering a wide variety of classes for mandolin, 5-string banjo, tenor banjo and guitar. And we haven't forgotten the clawhammer players either, with David Holt and Ken Perlman providing clawhammer instruction.

Mandolin staff:
Mike Marshall – (Improvisation, Brazilian Choro)
Mike Compton – (Monroe-style Bluegrass)
Don Stiernberg – (Swing/Jazz)
Radim Zenkl – (Bluegrass, Modern Mandolin)
Caterina Lichtenberg – (Classical Mandolin)
Marla Fibish – (Irish Mandolin)
Adam Tanner – (Old-Time, Beginner Mandolin)

Banjo staff:
Tony Trischka – (Intermediate & Advanced techniques)
Pete Wernick – (Beginner Bluegrass, Jamming)
Alan Munde – (Intermediate & Advanced Bluegrass)
David Holt – (Banjo Songs, Clawhammer Fiddle Tunes)
Ken Perlman – (Clawhammer Technique)
Seamus Egan – (Irish Tenor Banjo)

Guitar:
Jack Lawrence – (Bluegrass Accompaniment)
Joan Wernick – (Bluegrass Jamming)

In addition, Mando & Banjo Week runs concurrently with our Fiddle Week and students may take classes in either program. The Fiddle Week staff and classes include:

Fiddle:
Byron Berline – (Bluegrass)
Michael Doucet – (Cajun)
Joe Craven – (Improvisation, Blues)
Winfred Horan – (Irish)
Jason Anick – (Swing)
Tashina Clarridge – (New Acoustic)
Lissa Schneckenburger – (New England, Dance Fiddling)
Rayna Gellert – (Old-Time)
Ryan McKasson – (Scottish)
Duncan Wickel – (Irish, Improvisation)
Emily Schaad – (Old-Time)
Josh Goforth – (Bluegrass, Mountain Fiddling)
Tristan Clarridge – (Cello)
Kevin Kehrberg – (Bass)

Guitar:
David Surette – (Celtic Accompaniment)
Roger Bellow – (Swing)

For more information, visit our website, write or call for a free catalog.

The Swannanoa Gathering
Warren Wilson College
PO Box 9000
Asheville, NC 28815-9000
828-298-3434 (phone/fax)
www.swangathering.com
gathering@warren-wilson.edu

NEW! Mando & Banjo Week at The Swannanoa Gathering

eric@banjohangout.org — Wed, 16 May 2012 13:08:30 CST

The Swannanoa Gathering Folk Arts Workshops of Warren Wilson College in Asheville, NC invite you to join us as we celebrate our 21st season with the debut of our newest workshops: Mando & Banjo Week, August 5-11, featuring a staff of some of the world’s finest players, and offering a wide variety of classes for mandolin, 5-string banjo, tenor banjo and guitar:

Mandolin staff:
Mike Marshall – (Improvisation, Brazilian Choro)
Mike Compton – (Monroe-style Bluegrass)
Don Stiernberg – (Swing/Jazz)
Radim Zenkl – (Bluegrass, Modern Mandolin)
Caterina Lichtenberg – (Classical Mandolin)
Marla Fibish – (Irish Mandolin)
Adam Tanner – (Old-Time, Beginner Mandolin)

Banjo staff:
Tony Trischka – (Intermediate & Advanced techniques)
Pete Wernick – (Beginner Bluegrass, Jamming)
Alan Munde – (Intermediate & Advanced Bluegrass)
David Holt – (Banjo Songs, Clawhammer Fiddle Tunes)
Ken Perlman – (Clawhammer Technique)
Seamus Egan – (Irish Tenor Banjo)

Guitar:
Jack Lawrence – (Bluegrass Accompaniment)
Joan Wernick – (Bluegrass Jamming)

In addition, Mando & Banjo Week runs concurrently with our Fiddle Week and students may take classes in either program. The Fiddle Week staff and classes include:

Fiddle:
Byron Berline – (Bluegrass)
Michael Doucet – (Cajun)
Joe Craven – (Improvisation, Blues)
Winfred Horan – (Irish)
Jason Anick – (Swing)
Tashina Clarridge – (New Acoustic)
Lissa Schneckenburger – (New England, Dance Fiddling)
Rayna Gellert – (Old-Time)
Ryan McKasson – (Scottish)
Duncan Wickel – (Irish, Improvisation)
Emily Schaad – (Old-Time)
Josh Goforth – (Bluegrass, Mountain Fiddling)
Tristan Clarridge – (Cello)
Kevin Kehrberg – (Bass)

Guitar:
David Surette – (Celtic Accompaniment)
Roger Bellow – (Swing)

For more information, visit our website, write or call for a free catalog.

The Swannanoa Gathering
Warren Wilson College
PO Box 9000
Asheville, NC 28815-9000
828-298-3434 (phone/fax)
www.swangathering.com
gathering@warren-wilson.edu

Gold Tone CCOT upgrades

eric@banjohangout.org — Wed, 16 May 2012 13:03:21 CST

I have a Gold Tone CCOT, just got it a few months ago. Love it. It has a rolled brass tone ring, the Fiberskyn banjo head, No Knot tailpiece, Vega-style armrest, vintage Fairbanks headstock design, and geared tuners.

What kind of upgrades could I do on this that would be reasonably priced? I love the banjo, so I’m not looking for another so much, as just to make it better and enjoy the craft. I see some with nylgut strings, for example, and different tone ring, (cocobolo tone ring) and better tuning pegs, (planetary) though I would have holes on the side from the old pegs? And a better banjo head. And I’ve been using Martin medium gauge strings.

I like to tinker and want to get more into the craft. :) Any advice would be much appreciated.

Dean

Adding wood to a rim,,can it be done?

eric@banjohangout.org — Wed, 16 May 2012 13:00:17 CST

I owned this banjo for two years now,,I wont say where it came from,,it retails for almost 5k but it doesn't suprise me,,I broke the rim down to check on the tone ring number,only to find out,,to much wood had been lathed from the side fit for the tone ring,,so what did they do,,they added masking tape where the neck joins and the tailpiece area,,the rest of the tone ring sides i suspect were not even touching the rim,,Id like to keep the rim to keep it all original,,my question is,,can a veneer or thin strips be added to the rim and then machined to make a good fit for the tone ring,,sounds possible,,any thoughts would be appreciated,thanks to everyone.

Tough tunes

eric@banjohangout.org — Wed, 16 May 2012 12:47:32 CST

What's the toughest tune you've ever tried to learn and succeeded? With tab or without tab?

-Doug

I'm my own grandpa

eric@banjohangout.org — Wed, 16 May 2012 12:47:06 CST

I'm sure this is a question that everyone has wanted to know, I know It's been driving me crazy for years, I can't sleep at night thinking, is it possible?

Yep, sort of, worked it out.

I know, I have way to much time on my hands.

RK Hardware

eric@banjohangout.org — Wed, 16 May 2012 12:24:17 CST

Just in case anybody is interested: RK-75 tone ring= 46.7 oz tension hoop= 17.35 oz on my digital scale

What bridge height is most popular on bluegrass banjos?

eric@banjohangout.org — Wed, 16 May 2012 12:21:07 CST

I picked up a bridge the other day from a friend who makes 1/2", 9/16", 5/8", 11/16", and 3/4" bridges. I was wondering which size, if the action was not an issue, is most popular with most bluegrass banjoists?

I started with 1/2" and worked my way up to 11/16" for good now. I've tried 3/4", but it's a little too high for me.

School bus at RR tracks

eric@banjohangout.org — Wed, 16 May 2012 12:11:50 CST

What would you do?

Let's say you were a school bus driver, and you came to some railroad tracks, and the lights were flashing, but there was a maintenance man directing regular traffic to go thru. Would you stop or not?

Tone ring from Stew-Mac

eric@banjohangout.org — Wed, 16 May 2012 11:56:58 CST

Stewart-MacDonald has a round rod tone ring that sits right on top of the rim. The reviews on their website are positive, but I'm still a little wary of jumping on it. The rod is a little over 1/4 inch in diameter and requires a mid to high crown head.

I haven't been able to locate any installation instructions, but it seems to me that the tone ring would raise the head up too high above the finger board.

Has anyone tried this tone ring?

http://www.stewmac.com/shop/Hardware,_parts/Banjo:_Tone_rings/Round_Rod_Tone_Ring.html?actn=100101&xst=3&xsr=110141

Marv

Hey y'all, watch this! Or - Houston I think we may have a problem.

eric@banjohangout.org — Wed, 16 May 2012 11:15:36 CST

Gibson Mastertone

eric@banjohangout.org — Wed, 16 May 2012 10:50:27 CST

I'm looking for a used Gibson Mastertone. When buying from a private seller, what should I look for to make sure I'm getting the real thing?

Drone is too plinky

eric@banjohangout.org — Wed, 16 May 2012 10:42:27 CST

My thumb is too plinky. When I listen to ch, I hear a nice drone, and when I play, I hear an incongruous plink. Know what I mean?

Music Shops in Long Island City NY

eric@banjohangout.org — Wed, 16 May 2012 10:18:45 CST

I am attending a wedding this Saturday in L I city. I have looked into getting to Mandolin Bros but without a car it seems pretty complicated and time consuming. Any other ideas for a Saturday music excursion? Ideas appreciated.

70s Gibson Tenor....

eric@banjohangout.org — Wed, 16 May 2012 10:03:46 CST

Saw a listing this morning and thought I would share. I wish there were better photos in the ad: http://losangeles.craigslist.org/lac/msg/3017395810.html

Poll: Dispensible Techniques?

eric@banjohangout.org — Wed, 16 May 2012 09:32:03 CST

There's been a good bit of discussion lately about whether or not drop-thumbing is necessary or even advisable. Just out of curiosity, are there other techniques that folks tend not to use in their playing on an individual basis? As for myself, double-thumbing (that is the steady alternation of the 5th string with another string) and thumb lead are very rare in my playing as it has evolved.

It might also be interesting to include why one opts for not using a particular technique.

In my case, I just don't care for the double-thumb effect (of course maybe I just can't make it sound good!!!). As for thumb lead, it's not necessary in any of the tunes I play.

Doing grave for last cowboy....(honest)

eric@banjohangout.org — Wed, 16 May 2012 09:10:52 CST

The arbor guy on the door to trim the cherry tree and peach trees...okay. I told him to MAKE SURE TO CLOSE GATE.

He did. I watched. He best. With Katy stone deaf, she cannot be out on the road. Or loose from property.

SOOO..........Solution.

Make "fake grave" and on marker:

HERE LIES THE LAST COWBOY THAT LEFT THIS GATE OPEN.

That should do it.

Nancy

[FF] Scrambled Eggs and Local Black Peppered Bacon for Breakfast!

eric@banjohangout.org — Wed, 16 May 2012 08:58:51 CST

She offered and I took her up on it...

Iced tea to wash it down...

Ronald McDonald doesn't know what he's missing out on...

Tom

Old Corn Liquor tab for Clawhammer

eric@banjohangout.org — Wed, 16 May 2012 08:57:24 CST

Hi, anyone have a tab for "Old Corn Liquor" like Bob Carlin played on his YouTube video, live at Fur Peace Ranch? Would like to have it for clawhammer if that makes a difference.

Thank you very much!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=txzNtZsDQjY

I'm Lookin for Tab!

eric@banjohangout.org — Wed, 16 May 2012 08:56:34 CST

Hey everyone, has anyone come across/tabbed out the song Heads You win Tails I lose by Dan Tyminksi? I'm dyin to learn it.

Songs in C and D?

eric@banjohangout.org — Wed, 16 May 2012 08:30:11 CST

I know quite a few songs to sing in A and G, not so many in C and D.

What are your favorite songs to sing in C and D?

Don Reno's "Double Banjo Blues" (Full Band)

eric@banjohangout.org — Wed, 16 May 2012 08:29:57 CST

This cut features an outstanding bass break by my good friend Hans Wolters........he came over from Holland a few years ago to record a CD with us, and this was the 2nd track from it......This is probably my favorite song of Don Reno's to play......I added my own stuff at the end, same licks I did in the video with Eddie Adcock.........but I gotta say, my favorite part is my grandpa's Lester Flatt-guitar break lol......thanks for listening! Hope you all like it!

Stabilized Wood...Interesting Stuff

eric@banjohangout.org — Wed, 16 May 2012 08:16:30 CST

I am building two banjos. One is a Curly Maple with the 5th string going all the way to the peg head. The other is Walnut and I have decided to use stabilized wood for the binding and for the inlays. The stabilized wood is a Box Elder Burl that is double stabilized with blue and mahogany coloring. The wood is acrylic impregnated. This process makes the wood heavier and harder. It sands and cuts just like normal. It does tend to break in areas that may contain a flaw. Many different colors are available. The only problem is I cannot find it in sizes longer than 7 1/2 inches and wider then 2 inches as the wood is used mostly for knife and gun handles. I have been told that the process tends to twist the wood and that is the reason you do not find longer lengths. Any wood can be stabilized and gives us another option for building unique instruments.

The first pic shows the wood with and without finish. Others are the resonator with one coat of finish.

Fred

Banjo Hangout Forum Feed

2 "corny" questions for the farmers

bridge height for tenor?

STRANGE FRIENDS REQUEST

Pages taking much longer to load

Robert F. Kennedy, Jr.'s wife dead in new york'

Father of go-go music dies

cotton eyed joe tab by ricky skaggs

Pratice time article

Help identifying a tenor banjo

Play It By Ear!

tone rings/aluminum pot

Vintage Gibson Banjo - Craigs List

AKG C414

Pick your stage name...

Trying to play fast

How many days to learn a song for a beginner?

Red Haired Boy

Matching inlay armrest covers for Gibson,Stelling,etc.

Just Starting

Is It Really A Theory?

Live performance, Long Hard Road (original song)

pic of my dog

Always losing your digital tuners?

Cornish game hens....

Recording King RK-50 for sale

Group Home Page

Bill Napier Videos on Youtube!!

NEW! Mando & Banjo Week at The Swannanoa Gathering

NEW! Mando & Banjo Week at The Swannanoa Gathering

Gold Tone CCOT upgrades

Adding wood to a rim,,can it be done?

Tough tunes

I'm my own grandpa

RK Hardware

What bridge height is most popular on bluegrass banjos?

School bus at RR tracks

Tone ring from Stew-Mac

Hey y'all, watch this! Or - Houston I think we may have a problem.

Gibson Mastertone

Drone is too plinky

Music Shops in Long Island City NY

70s Gibson Tenor....

Poll: Dispensible Techniques?

Doing *grave* for last cowboy....(honest)

[FF] Scrambled Eggs and Local Black Peppered Bacon for Breakfast!

Old Corn Liquor tab for Clawhammer

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=txzNtZsDQjY

I'm Lookin for Tab!

Songs in C and D?

Don Reno's "Double Banjo Blues" (Full Band)

Stabilized Wood...Interesting Stuff

Doing grave for last cowboy....(honest)