4 stringer appreciations - Minstrel Banjo2024-03-29T12:26:23Zhttps://minstrelbanjo.ning.com/forum/topics/4-stringer-appreciations?commentId=2477478%3AComment%3A143986&x=1&feed=yes&xn_auth=noChris, Let us hear it when yo…tag:minstrelbanjo.ning.com,2016-04-21:2477478:Comment:1439862016-04-21T16:52:12.804ZMark Weemshttps://minstrelbanjo.ning.com/profile/MarkKellyWeems
<p>Chris, Let us hear it when you have time to make a video.</p>
<p>Chris, Let us hear it when you have time to make a video.</p> I'm making everything by hand…tag:minstrelbanjo.ning.com,2016-04-21:2477478:Comment:1440732016-04-21T15:44:05.924ZJohn Mascialehttps://minstrelbanjo.ning.com/profile/JohnMasciale
<p>I'm making everything by hand on this one including the pegs. Maple neck, black walnut pegs. I'm finishing it with boiled linseed oil for a stain and shellac for the varnish.</p>
<p>I'm making everything by hand on this one including the pegs. Maple neck, black walnut pegs. I'm finishing it with boiled linseed oil for a stain and shellac for the varnish.</p> Very cool John. Happy buildin…tag:minstrelbanjo.ning.com,2016-04-21:2477478:Comment:1439852016-04-21T15:15:32.236ZChris Prietohttps://minstrelbanjo.ning.com/profile/caprieto
Very cool John. Happy building!<br />
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I'm making another one currently as well which i am hoping will be nicer. Gonna stain and finish and all that fun stuff.<br />
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The one I just finished making is kind of a junkyard banjo as it's compiled mostly of scraps. No frills or finish on neck or gourd, tacks don't match, feakishly thick skin. I tried to get fancy and reuse the tips of violin pegs ive sawn off while making the mini banjos as inlaid marker dots down the side of neck for 7,9,12 frets (can't be…
Very cool John. Happy building!<br />
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I'm making another one currently as well which i am hoping will be nicer. Gonna stain and finish and all that fun stuff.<br />
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The one I just finished making is kind of a junkyard banjo as it's compiled mostly of scraps. No frills or finish on neck or gourd, tacks don't match, feakishly thick skin. I tried to get fancy and reuse the tips of violin pegs ive sawn off while making the mini banjos as inlaid marker dots down the side of neck for 7,9,12 frets (can't be wasting ebony now!). All in all it's decent sounding and really fun to play. I'm building a 4 string gourd…tag:minstrelbanjo.ning.com,2016-04-21:2477478:Comment:1439842016-04-21T14:39:38.646ZJohn Mascialehttps://minstrelbanjo.ning.com/profile/JohnMasciale
<p>I'm building a 4 string gourd banjo right now (I built a 5 string one in the past). I ordered a gourd from a gourd farmer and am waiting for it to arrive. I have another one but I think it is too thin walled. I will be doing a talk at the Henry Ford museum at the end of May on the banjo and want to show off a 4 string banjo.</p>
<p>I'm building a 4 string gourd banjo right now (I built a 5 string one in the past). I ordered a gourd from a gourd farmer and am waiting for it to arrive. I have another one but I think it is too thin walled. I will be doing a talk at the Henry Ford museum at the end of May on the banjo and want to show off a 4 string banjo.</p> Carl, the five stringer Ross…tag:minstrelbanjo.ning.com,2016-04-21:2477478:Comment:1441752016-04-21T00:02:28.318ZMark Weemshttps://minstrelbanjo.ning.com/profile/MarkKellyWeems
<p>Carl, the five stringer Ross gourd that belongs to James Pentecost is also mighty fine. Can't go wrong either way.</p>
<p>Carl, the five stringer Ross gourd that belongs to James Pentecost is also mighty fine. Can't go wrong either way.</p> Also thanks for the breakdown…tag:minstrelbanjo.ning.com,2016-04-20:2477478:Comment:1440722016-04-20T23:27:57.910ZChris Prietohttps://minstrelbanjo.ning.com/profile/caprieto
Also thanks for the breakdown John. Good to know there is an actual difference.
Also thanks for the breakdown John. Good to know there is an actual difference. I felt the same but there's s…tag:minstrelbanjo.ning.com,2016-04-20:2477478:Comment:1442732016-04-20T23:14:38.797ZChris Prietohttps://minstrelbanjo.ning.com/profile/caprieto
I felt the same but there's sumthin about the dang ol four stringer, make ya wanna take your shoes off haha
I felt the same but there's sumthin about the dang ol four stringer, make ya wanna take your shoes off haha That's the one I'm planning…tag:minstrelbanjo.ning.com,2016-04-20:2477478:Comment:1439812016-04-20T23:12:14.756ZCarl Andertonhttps://minstrelbanjo.ning.com/profile/CarlAnderton
<p><br></br> That's the one I'm planning on ordering.<br></br> <cite>Strumelia said:</cite></p>
<blockquote cite="http://minstrelbanjo.ning.com/forum/topics/4-stringer-appreciations?xg_source=activity#2477478Comment144174"><div><div class="xg_user_generated"><p>Carl, you don't have to. See James Pentecost's bee-uuuutyful brand new Ross gourd banjer (with 5 strings)...it's to die for: …</p>
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<p><br/> That's the one I'm planning on ordering.<br/> <cite>Strumelia said:</cite></p>
<blockquote cite="http://minstrelbanjo.ning.com/forum/topics/4-stringer-appreciations?xg_source=activity#2477478Comment144174"><div><div class="xg_user_generated"><p>Carl, you don't have to. See James Pentecost's bee-uuuutyful brand new Ross gourd banjer (with 5 strings)...it's to die for: <a href="http://minstrelbanjo.ning.com/photo/banjo-book-event?context=user" target="_blank">http://minstrelbanjo.ning.com/photo/banjo-book-event?context=user</a></p>
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</blockquote> Carl, you don't have to. See…tag:minstrelbanjo.ning.com,2016-04-20:2477478:Comment:1441742016-04-20T23:09:33.180ZStrumeliahttps://minstrelbanjo.ning.com/profile/Strumelia
<p>Carl, you don't have to. See James Pentecost's bee-uuuutyful brand new Ross gourd banjer (with 5 strings)...it's to die for: <a href="http://minstrelbanjo.ning.com/photo/banjo-book-event?context=user" target="_blank">http://minstrelbanjo.ning.com/photo/banjo-book-event?context=user</a></p>
<p>Carl, you don't have to. See James Pentecost's bee-uuuutyful brand new Ross gourd banjer (with 5 strings)...it's to die for: <a href="http://minstrelbanjo.ning.com/photo/banjo-book-event?context=user" target="_blank">http://minstrelbanjo.ning.com/photo/banjo-book-event?context=user</a></p> Wow- I'm getting ready to ord…tag:minstrelbanjo.ning.com,2016-04-20:2477478:Comment:1441712016-04-20T23:02:35.358ZCarl Andertonhttps://minstrelbanjo.ning.com/profile/CarlAnderton
<p>Wow- I'm getting ready to order a Ross gourd but the thought of leaving off a string and giving up some notes is not something I'm keen on.</p>
<p>Wow- I'm getting ready to order a Ross gourd but the thought of leaving off a string and giving up some notes is not something I'm keen on.</p>