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Michael Cypret
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  • Corona, California
  • United States
  • 17 years off and on.
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Horsehair or Hemp strings

Started this discussion. Last reply by Brice Alms Jun 4, 2020. 4 Replies

Has anyone used Horsehair or Hemp for strings? The following link is a gourd banjo with Horsehair strings playing the tune “Old Johnny Boker.” I think it sounds great. …Continue

Giant Bohdran Banjo

Started Nov 20, 2019 0 Replies

I have to share this. Checkout the giant banjo Par Engstrand made. Classic-banjo.ning.  I think it sounds great! …Continue

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Ole Virginny Breakdown

Jun 18
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Gourd banjo #23

Jun 18
Michael Cypret replied to Parker Buckley's discussion Nate Calkins Gourd Banjo
"Nice! I have a Barry Shoulder gourd banjo. I also have a Calkins mountain banjo. Thanks!"
Aug 17, 2020
Brice Alms replied to Michael Cypret's discussion Horsehair or Hemp strings
"I take multiple strands of the long tail hair and simply twist them together on a stick. The 1st and drone have 10 strands."
Jun 4, 2020
Pär Engstrand replied to Michael Cypret's discussion Horsehair or Hemp strings
"So how do you make them?"
Jun 4, 2020
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Buckley's Jig

Mar 30, 2020
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Tunbridgeware inspired banjo

"Super neat banjo!"
Mar 26, 2020
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Tunbridgeware inspired banjo

Mar 26, 2020
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Briggs Corn Shucking Jig-Circus Jig.AVI

Mar 16, 2020
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Briggs' Corn Shucking Jig and Circus Jig

Mar 15, 2020
Michael Cypret replied to Mark Bridge's discussion New Banjo
"Thanks!"
Feb 18, 2020
Michael Cypret replied to Mark Bridge's discussion New Banjo
"The video shows as private. "
Feb 18, 2020
Michael Cypret liked Mark Bridge's discussion New Banjo
Feb 18, 2020
Michael Cypret replied to Al Smitley's discussion Tunes For The Times of Antebellum America
"I’ve only reviewed it quickly. What I like is the correlation between the tunes and historical events. People writing tunes about these. The paintings and photographs are great. I wonder if the Documentary Maker Ken Burns would consider making…"
Feb 17, 2020
Michael Cypret replied to Al Smitley's discussion Tunes For The Times of Antebellum America
"I just finished perusing your book. Awesome! An awful lot of work went into this book. Thanks!"
Feb 17, 2020
Michael Cypret replied to Al Smitley's discussion Tunes For The Times of Antebellum America
"I would like a copy!  mccypr@gmail.com. Thanks much!"
Feb 17, 2020

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How did you find out about Ning Minstrel Banjo?
Internet
How long have you played banjo?
17 years off and on.
What kind of banjo(s) do you own?
5 String. Pisgah, Vega, Deering, Dogwood and Musicmakers.

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