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Bell Boucher Update

Started Apr 5, 2013 0 Replies 0 Likes

Just a quick update for those following the progress of my Boucher build. I've run into a little delay that is preventing me from completing the final step of stringing the banjo so I can play. But I…Continue

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My Bell And Son Boucher Kit Has Arrived!!!

Started this discussion. Last reply by Steve Jeter Mar 15, 2013. 15 Replies 0 Likes

My Boucher kit arrived at my office today. I'm itching to take it out and look at everything, but I know I won't get a chance here at work. Right after work, my bluegrass group will be going to play…Continue

Bell Boucher Kit -- Ordered!

Started this discussion. Last reply by Vince Abadie Jan 13, 2013. 2 Replies 0 Likes

I've finally done it...I've placed my order with Terry, and I am now eagerly awaiting the arrival of my Bell Boucher kit! I'm looking forward to the finishing and assembling project almost as much…Continue

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How did you find out about Ning Minstrel Banjo?: Google search for minstrel banjo instructional videos

How long have you played banjo?: 30+ years bluegrass, just getting started on minstrel banjo

What kind of banjo(s) do you own?: Bell and Son Boucher that I built from a kit in 2013, Stewart MacDonald Archtop Custom, unnamed fretless, open back, sort of Sweeney styled, 1964 Dixie Banjo Uke

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At 9:18am on February 8, 2010, John Masciale said…: Hi Vince, welcome to this forum. We are here to help. If you want to learn early banjo, then you need to start thinking more along clawhammer lines. Getting a tutor or two are great places to start. The Tom Briggs tutor of 1855 is a good place to begin. Do you read tab, or standard music notation? The complexity is that things were written in D/G or E/A, rather than in G/C like they are typically today. Another great resource for getting started are Bob Flesher's (Dr. Horsehair) books. That is where a number of us started. Feel free to ask questions here, we tend to be a very friendly group.

At 9:30am on February 8, 2010, Mike Gregory said…: Unless somebody else is on Youtube, demonstrating the Squared Eel, and on BHO making smardastical comments and posting godawful puns ( often with downloaded Google pictures) that's probably me.

At 10:40am on February 10, 2010, Rick Taglieri said…: Hi Vince
Are yo fron N'awnz? I ask because I lived down there (1513 Polymania st uptown from Lee Circle) from 77-81.
Hi All
when I started playing banjo almost 40 years ago I didn't even know there were styles so I started with clawhammer via seeger and Rosenbaum and have never quite given it up. In a circle of bluegrass banjo players going thru Cripple Creek, frailing it when it was my turn always got smiles and nods. Several months ago I began to get serious about it again and have gotten about half way thru Ken Perlman's "Clawhammer Banjo' book. I also play a few dozen fiddle tunes melodic style and it's interesting to to compare the two. I also like going outside the box, I play some 3 finger rags, classical, and a couple of klezmer tunes. Jack of all trades master of none. When looking to see if there was a cd to go along with the old instructor reprints I found this site via the Banjo Hangout.

At 11:15am on February 10, 2010, Vince Abadie said…: Hi Rick! I'm from Baton Rouge, but my dad was from Vacherie. I've got people all over the "Nawlins" area!

At 9:16am on February 14, 2011, Dan Gibson said…: Thanks, Vince. Friends are always good to have.

At 6:16pm on February 28, 2011, flatfoot johnny said…: Thanks for the kind words Vince. I love making them, the only problem is a lack of gourd suppliers here in the U.K ... ive grown 1 of a decent size last summer, im hoping it dries out O.K.

At 2:09am on March 10, 2011, Rob MacKillop said…: Hi Vince. Thanks for the hand of friendship, gratefully received.

At 8:40am on April 10, 2011, Dena Lee said…: Thank YOU. Do you have recordings to share?

At 4:28pm on April 10, 2011, Dena Lee said…: Thanks, Vince:

I just listened to 3 of your songs. I love the sound of your banjo. What instrument are you playing? Did you build it yourself? Guitar is a little too high in the mix to get a good purchase on your sound. But I have 16 more to watch. :-) Thank you for sharing your music with me.

At 11:45pm on April 10, 2011, Dena Lee said…: Nice. So true. Strings make a difference. I've just discovered a simulated gut made by Aquilla, I think. I have a set on an ukulele. But I wonder if they make banjo strings. Thank you for sharing your music.