Bell Banjos - Minstrel Banjo2024-03-29T14:05:12Zhttp://minstrelbanjo.ning.com/forum/topics/bell-banjos?feed=yes&xn_auth=noThis might be a good place to…tag:minstrelbanjo.ning.com,2017-06-30:2477478:Comment:1626482017-06-30T00:46:36.594ZParker Buckleyhttp://minstrelbanjo.ning.com/profile/ParkerBuckley
<p>This might be a good place to insert a message about selling my Bell Boucher, built by Terry (not a kit). It's a little over two years old and played very little. Comes with a like-new Alpine gig bag. Please pm me if interested. Located in Yellow Springs, OH</p>
<p><br/>Thanks,<br/>Parker</p>
<p>This might be a good place to insert a message about selling my Bell Boucher, built by Terry (not a kit). It's a little over two years old and played very little. Comes with a like-new Alpine gig bag. Please pm me if interested. Located in Yellow Springs, OH</p>
<p><br/>Thanks,<br/>Parker</p> I have never played fretless…tag:minstrelbanjo.ning.com,2017-06-24:2477478:Comment:1623092017-06-24T13:53:46.494ZMeade A. Breesehttp://minstrelbanjo.ning.com/profile/MeadeABreese
<p>I have never played fretless before but really enjoy sliding to the note if you don't hit it just right the first time</p>
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<p>I have never played fretless before but really enjoy sliding to the note if you don't hit it just right the first time</p>
<p></p> Meade, I believe Chris is cor…tag:minstrelbanjo.ning.com,2017-06-24:2477478:Comment:1623082017-06-24T13:46:27.111ZWill Bickarthttp://minstrelbanjo.ning.com/profile/WillBickart
Meade, I believe Chris is correct, the necks are maple and the rims are oak, so I would guess your Bell and mine sound alike. Enjoy your new instrument...they are fun to play tho the learning curve is steep at first.
Meade, I believe Chris is correct, the necks are maple and the rims are oak, so I would guess your Bell and mine sound alike. Enjoy your new instrument...they are fun to play tho the learning curve is steep at first. Oh yeah that makes sense, one…tag:minstrelbanjo.ning.com,2017-06-24:2477478:Comment:1621252017-06-24T13:44:21.720ZChris Prietohttp://minstrelbanjo.ning.com/profile/caprieto
Oh yeah that makes sense, one of mine is plain Maple. Still sounds good tho :)<br />
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I love the sound too, big rumbly in the belly. Like a big top circus
Oh yeah that makes sense, one of mine is plain Maple. Still sounds good tho :)<br />
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I love the sound too, big rumbly in the belly. Like a big top circus Maybe the neck I have is mapl…tag:minstrelbanjo.ning.com,2017-06-24:2477478:Comment:1623902017-06-24T13:38:50.104ZMeade A. Breesehttp://minstrelbanjo.ning.com/profile/MeadeABreese
<p>Maybe the neck I have is maple but not the curly type like yours. I know the rim is oak. I really like the deep sound especially for modal tunes.<br></br> <br></br> <cite>Chris Prieto said:</cite></p>
<blockquote cite="http://minstrelbanjo.ning.com/forum/topics/bell-banjos?commentId=2477478%3AComment%3A162389&xg_source=msg_com_forum#2477478Comment162389"><div><div class="xg_user_generated">I am fairly sure he uses oak on the rims and uses maple for the necks.<br></br> <br></br> I am currently building…</div>
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<p>Maybe the neck I have is maple but not the curly type like yours. I know the rim is oak. I really like the deep sound especially for modal tunes.<br/> <br/> <cite>Chris Prieto said:</cite></p>
<blockquote cite="http://minstrelbanjo.ning.com/forum/topics/bell-banjos?commentId=2477478%3AComment%3A162389&xg_source=msg_com_forum#2477478Comment162389"><div><div class="xg_user_generated">I am fairly sure he uses oak on the rims and uses maple for the necks.<br/> <br/> I am currently building an oak neck and it's a heavy rock like object. Solid like rock. I don't use power tools and it has been a challenge. Hopefully it sounds nice but I will prolly never do it again haha.</div>
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</blockquote> I am fairly sure he uses oak…tag:minstrelbanjo.ning.com,2017-06-24:2477478:Comment:1623892017-06-24T13:32:44.484ZChris Prietohttp://minstrelbanjo.ning.com/profile/caprieto
I am fairly sure he uses oak on the rims and uses maple for the necks.<br />
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I am currently building an oak neck and it's a heavy rock like object. Solid like rock. I don't use power tools and it has been a challenge. Hopefully it sounds nice but I will prolly never do it again haha.
I am fairly sure he uses oak on the rims and uses maple for the necks.<br />
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I am currently building an oak neck and it's a heavy rock like object. Solid like rock. I don't use power tools and it has been a challenge. Hopefully it sounds nice but I will prolly never do it again haha. That is a really nice one. Th…tag:minstrelbanjo.ning.com,2017-06-24:2477478:Comment:1623072017-06-24T13:18:06.660ZMeade A. Breesehttp://minstrelbanjo.ning.com/profile/MeadeABreese
<p>That is a really nice one. The one I bought on eBay is oak. I wonder if they sound different.<br></br> <br></br> <cite>Will Bickart said:</cite></p>
<blockquote cite="http://minstrelbanjo.ning.com/forum/topics/bell-banjos?commentId=2477478%3AComment%3A162206&xg_source=msg_com_forum#2477478Comment162206"><div><div class="xg_user_generated">Here is the one I bought from Picker's Supply in Fredericksburg, VA. I love the look of the maple. I don't know the banjo's story, but the guy at the store…</div>
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<p>That is a really nice one. The one I bought on eBay is oak. I wonder if they sound different.<br/> <br/> <cite>Will Bickart said:</cite></p>
<blockquote cite="http://minstrelbanjo.ning.com/forum/topics/bell-banjos?commentId=2477478%3AComment%3A162206&xg_source=msg_com_forum#2477478Comment162206"><div><div class="xg_user_generated">Here is the one I bought from Picker's Supply in Fredericksburg, VA. I love the look of the maple. I don't know the banjo's story, but the guy at the store said it was from a collector's estate and it came with a 2004 purchase receipt from Elderly in Lansing.</div>
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</blockquote> Some silky flame right thar!tag:minstrelbanjo.ning.com,2017-06-24:2477478:Comment:1623062017-06-24T00:15:21.341ZChris Prietohttp://minstrelbanjo.ning.com/profile/caprieto
Some silky flame right thar!
Some silky flame right thar! Here is the one I bought from…tag:minstrelbanjo.ning.com,2017-06-23:2477478:Comment:1622062017-06-23T23:57:56.750ZWill Bickarthttp://minstrelbanjo.ning.com/profile/WillBickart
Here is the one I bought from Picker's Supply in Fredericksburg, VA. I love the look of the maple. I don't know the banjo's story, but the guy at the store said it was from a collector's estate and it came with a 2004 purchase receipt from Elderly in Lansing.
Here is the one I bought from Picker's Supply in Fredericksburg, VA. I love the look of the maple. I don't know the banjo's story, but the guy at the store said it was from a collector's estate and it came with a 2004 purchase receipt from Elderly in Lansing. Will, is that the banjo shown…tag:minstrelbanjo.ning.com,2017-06-22:2477478:Comment:1621242017-06-22T12:51:05.580ZStrumeliahttp://minstrelbanjo.ning.com/profile/Strumelia
<p>Will, is that the banjo shown in your avatar? If so... what a beauty! You should post a photo of it for us. :)</p>
<p>Will, is that the banjo shown in your avatar? If so... what a beauty! You should post a photo of it for us. :)</p>