Minstrel Banjo

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"For tabs I would primarily suggest Joe Weidlich's book.  Bob Flesher's books are als…"

John Masciale replied Jul 13, 2015 to Briggs, Converse and Winners so far

21 Jul 13, 2015
Reply by Chris Prieto

"Tim,  I'd also love a copy."

John Masciale replied Jul 10, 2015 to Briggs, Converse and Winners so far

21 Jul 13, 2015
Reply by Chris Prieto

"That is an excellent reel tempo.  I think we have to consider thinking like dancers…"

John Masciale replied Jun 29, 2015 to An interesting violin recording from 1912

9 Jun 29, 2015
Reply by Wes Merchant

"Elaine has gone through a number of sticks.  The teeth can fall out.  You have a cho…"

John Masciale replied Jun 26, 2015 to How tough is a donkey jawbone?

2 Jun 26, 2015
Reply by Chris Prieto

"That can work.  Releasing afterward is very important.  I prefer heat because I don'…"

John Masciale replied Jun 23, 2015 to Need more plunk!

8 Jun 23, 2015
Reply by Jared Denhard

"Those sauna conditions can kill your sound on a skin head.  That's why we bring hair…"

John Masciale replied Jun 23, 2015 to Need more plunk!

8 Jun 23, 2015
Reply by Jared Denhard

"Bell and Son, or Jim Hartel's banjos really deliver on sound.  Of course, if you can…"

John Masciale replied Jun 23, 2015 to Need more plunk!

8 Jun 23, 2015
Reply by Jared Denhard

"I have heard that some of the old gourd banjos were tuned down in C, but I have neve…"

John Masciale replied Jun 23, 2015 to minstrel in c notation?

9 Jun 27, 2015
Reply by Mara Eagle

"I'm bringing 3 banjos.  That ought to keep me playing.  Being a left handed player I…"

John Masciale replied Jun 16, 2015 to Roll Call

26 Jun 18, 2015
Reply by Barbara Mullin

"We are coming.  The peghead on my banjo hit the floor and broke, but it is glued up…"

John Masciale replied Jun 16, 2015 to Roll Call

26 Jun 18, 2015
Reply by Barbara Mullin

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