Minstrel Banjo

For enthusiasts of early banjo

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John Brown's Dream Old Time Music Gathering 2026

There will be 3 minstrel banjo players here at next years event which is tentatively scheduled for 24-27 September 2026 at Harpers Ferry. …

Started by Scott Danneker

0 Oct 11, 2025

Where did people go?

It seems no one has posted here lately. Where did people go?

Started by OK-4

2 Sep 20, 2025
Reply by Scott Danneker

Book - I Like That Good Old Song

Elaine and I are really excited that our book I Like That Good Old Song is almost ready to go.   We will have preliminary copies available …

Started by John Masciale

11 Aug 19, 2025
Reply by Michael Randolph

A new Discussion - why

Testing to see if I can start a new discussion, it didn't work a few days ago.

Started by Strumelia

21 Jul 4, 2024
Reply by Trapdoor2

Shopping for a banjo

Hi! I am back and am looking to buy a minstrel banjo. I’m looking for something with nice deep tone around 1k. Prefer a 26” scale. Contacte…

Started by Mara Eagle

0 May 15, 2024

Mistake?

I just posted the American Experience episode of Stephen Foster from 2001, which I found on YouTube.  I was trying to include the text, "I…

Started by Al Smitley

6 Feb 14, 2024
Reply by Tom Taggart

Unusual 19th century shoes and j-hooks

I'm working on an old banjo that has unusual shoes. The pot is 3 1/3" deep, the shoes are 2 1/4" long, and the bottoms of the shoes have ho…

Started by Mark Ralston

0 Feb 3, 2023

someone trying to join here...

I just got this email message through banjohangout... maybe someone can get this poor fellow's application here approved?: This message wa…

Started by Strumelia

2 Jan 24, 2023
Reply by Strumelia

Bell Boucher for Sale

Hi there,    I am selling my Bell Boucher. I don't know how much to ask for it. Is $400 too much? I'm open to suggestions. It's in fine sha…

Started by Judith

7 Jan 8, 2023
Reply by Greg Terry

What strings for minstrel banjo, 26" scale

Hello all,    I need advice on strings. I have been using the Aquila Minstrel set but for a classical guitar string for the 4th string. The…

Started by Judith

6 Nov 7, 2022
Reply by Al Smitley

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