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"Well heck, you can find old movies and even some old TV variety shows with minstrel…" Strumelia replied Sep 24, 2018 to Fretting over fretless	21	Sep 19, 2019 Reply by John Masciale
"That said, it's not all just about frets vs. no frets. IF being 'authentic' is part…" Strumelia replied Sep 24, 2018 to Fretting over fretless	21	Sep 19, 2019 Reply by John Masciale
"Start with Briggs tuning, not clawhammer tuning. Here's Tim Twiss' good video on how…" Strumelia replied Sep 23, 2018 to New to old style playing	2	Sep 23, 2018 Reply by Strumelia
"If you stick with it for a few weeks, you'll be fine. Don't expect instant ease. At…" Strumelia replied Sep 23, 2018 to Fretting over fretless	21	Sep 19, 2019 Reply by John Masciale
"I've heard there are tens of dollars to be made playing minstrel banjo. " Strumelia replied Jul 25, 2018 to How does one keep their instrument in shape during the humid months?!?	17	Jul 26, 2018 Reply by Tom Berghan
"Twenty years ago I was playing a Summer gig at an outdoor informal event. My friend…" Strumelia replied Jul 24, 2018 to How does one keep their instrument in shape during the humid months?!?	17	Jul 26, 2018 Reply by Tom Berghan
"If you are using real gut strings, they do get 'spongey' and absorb humidity. then N…" Strumelia replied Jul 20, 2018 to How does one keep their instrument in shape during the humid months?!?	17	Jul 26, 2018 Reply by Tom Berghan
"Hi Rob! I've enjoyed your writings and playing for years. Lots of good stuff to be…" Strumelia replied Jul 17, 2018 to Drifter passing through town	7	Jul 29, 2018 Reply by Rob MacKillop
"Wonderful information and truly rare recordings." Strumelia replied Jul 14, 2018 to I this was interesting	3	Jul 14, 2018 Reply by Chris Prieto
"Hey at least fiddles usually have fine tuners, unlike most minstrel banjers." Strumelia replied Jun 20, 2018 to Violin tuning	34	Jun 21, 2018 Reply by Chris Prieto

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