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Looks whos back.................

Started this discussion. Last reply by Strumelia Nov 10, 2014. 2 Replies 2 Likes

Hey friends, been a long time. I must admit I got into a little Scruggs banjo, and have neglected minstrel style for a bit. (But stopped by no means!) I'm getting my prust out and getting into it…Continue

What is the Advantage of having 2 Hide heads?

Started this discussion. Last reply by Rob Morrison May 14, 2014. 1 Reply 0 Likes

I have seen a few minstrel banjos that have a hide head on the front and back. What is the advantage of this? I don't think it would work as a resonator since there are no holes in the rim. Is it…Continue

May attend AEBG

Started this discussion. Last reply by Andy Chase May 13, 2014. 3 Replies 0 Likes

Just so you guys know, I am going to TRY very hard to scrap up the money to make it to AEBG this year. There is about a 15% chance, I dearly hope I can make it. I want to terrorize you guys with the…Continue

Stupid Question

Started this discussion. Last reply by Tim Twiss May 9, 2014. 6 Replies 0 Likes

This may be a stupid question. Oh Well. I'm trying to play Dandy JIm from the Briggs banjo Instructor of 1855. My problem is I simply cannot play anything without hearing it first. I did a youtube…Continue