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For Sale: David Prat Gourd Banjo and Jeff Menzies tackhead
Started this discussion. Last reply by Judith Aug 14. 5 Replies 0 Likes
Hey there, I recently bought a David Prat fretless bottle gourd banjo. It's a great banjo but I can't find a physically comfortable way of playing it. It's got a wenge neck, goatskin head(s),…Continue
Jenny Get Your Hoecake Done
Started this discussion. Last reply by Chris Prieto Jun 1. 4 Replies 0 Likes
Hi there, Anybody have a tab or can lead me to one for Jenny Get Your Hoecake Done? I'd be happy.JudithContinue
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Judith replied to Judith's discussion For Sale: David Prat Gourd Banjo and Jeff Menzies tackhead"Hi Tom - I don't know.what's a fair price. I think I paid 600 or 700, but has that buzz issue.
Do you think $500 is reasonable? Let me know."
Tom Taggart replied to Judith's discussion For Sale: David Prat Gourd Banjo and Jeff Menzies tackhead"What are you asking for the tack head?"
Judith replied to Judith's discussion For Sale: David Prat Gourd Banjo and Jeff Menzies tackhead"I attached 3 photos, but only 2 appeared - both of the gourd, so here are Menzies tackhead photos.
I like to look at banjos too.
Judith"
Chris Prieto replied to Judith's discussion For Sale: David Prat Gourd Banjo and Jeff Menzies tackhead"Haha I was gonna say post pictures cuz I just like to look at banjos :D"
Strumelia replied to Judith's discussion For Sale: David Prat Gourd Banjo and Jeff Menzies tackhead"Just sayin'...if you attach a couple photos here in your thread, you'd probably increase the number of responses and offers. ;) People often buy spontaneously, and it's way easier to resist spending money if you have to…"
Judith posted a discussionFor Sale: David Prat Gourd Banjo and Jeff Menzies tackhead
Hey there, I recently bought a David Prat fretless bottle gourd banjo. It's a great banjo but I can't find a physically comfortable way of playing it. It's got a wenge neck, goatskin head(s), geared violin-like tuners. It's currently strung with Chris Sands nylon strings. I would switch to Minstrel nylgut strings. The scale is about 26." I also have a Jeff Menzies tackhead banjo that I've had for some time and played a lot. It's got a 4th string buzz which might be nut-related. Jeff sent…See More
Chris Prieto replied to Judith's discussion Jenny Get Your Hoecake Done"Jenny do make the best hoe cakes :)"
Strumelia replied to Judith's discussion Jenny Get Your Hoecake Done"And don't forget to get Mark's incredibly yinspiring cd's as well... Jenny's peddling her hoe cakes there too...
http://www.earlybanjotraditions.com/music/
Here you can get a little taste of two of Mark's…"
Chris Prieto replied to Judith's discussion Jenny Get Your Hoecake Done"I believe it is in Mark Weeks Sweeney book
http://www.earlybanjotraditions.com/books/the-music-of-old-joe-sweeny"
Judith posted a discussionJenny Get Your Hoecake Done
Hi there, Anybody have a tab or can lead me to one for Jenny Get Your Hoecake Done? I'd be happy.JudithSee More
Judith commented on Tom Berghan's video
Wayfaring Stranger
"Nice rendition - simple and haunting. Why is it that I love modal tunings so much?
Judith"
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- How did you find out about Ning Minstrel Banjo?
- googled "minstrel banjo"
- How long have you played banjo?
- 15 yrs
- What kind of banjo(s) do you own?
- Bell Boucher and Mike Ramsey open back
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