Question about playing while standing - Minstrel Banjo2024-03-28T18:56:46Zhttps://minstrelbanjo.ning.com/forum/topics/question-about-playing-while-standing?commentId=2477478%3AComment%3A160254&feed=yes&xn_auth=noHD = Home Depottag:minstrelbanjo.ning.com,2017-03-31:2477478:Comment:1599762017-03-31T02:53:42.038ZTom Berghanhttps://minstrelbanjo.ning.com/profile/TomBerghan
HD = Home Depot
HD = Home Depot Nice, Im making a trip to HD…tag:minstrelbanjo.ning.com,2017-03-30:2477478:Comment:1599752017-03-30T23:36:42.110ZChris Prietohttps://minstrelbanjo.ning.com/profile/caprieto
Nice, Im making a trip to HD this weekend and will pick some up. actually gonna attempt to finish up a rope tensioned gourd this weekend. I also know a guy who makes repro goods from 19th century and he has India rubber he uses on capes and rain coats which I believe is similar to vulcanized rubber or maybe the same thing. I'm thinking of weaving it in with the tension ropes on bottom half of gourd. should be pretty neat.
Nice, Im making a trip to HD this weekend and will pick some up. actually gonna attempt to finish up a rope tensioned gourd this weekend. I also know a guy who makes repro goods from 19th century and he has India rubber he uses on capes and rain coats which I believe is similar to vulcanized rubber or maybe the same thing. I'm thinking of weaving it in with the tension ropes on bottom half of gourd. should be pretty neat. Chris, Try some "Floor Grippe…tag:minstrelbanjo.ning.com,2017-03-30:2477478:Comment:1602582017-03-30T22:28:42.004ZTom Berghanhttps://minstrelbanjo.ning.com/profile/TomBerghan
<p>Chris, Try some "Floor Gripper Pad." <a href="http://www.homedepot.com/p/TrafficMASTER-Premium-2-ft-x-4-ft-Non-Slip-Safety-Rug-to-Floor-Gripper-Pad-RGP24/100648258" target="_blank">http://www.homedepot.com/p/TrafficMASTER-Premium-2-ft-x-4-ft-Non-Slip-Safety-Rug-to-Floor-Gripper-Pad-RGP24/100648258</a></p>
<p>Keeps throw rugs from skidding on wooden floors. It is very inexpensive and works really <em>really</em> well. I place a small square of it on my lap when I play my gourd. I guess…</p>
<p>Chris, Try some "Floor Gripper Pad." <a href="http://www.homedepot.com/p/TrafficMASTER-Premium-2-ft-x-4-ft-Non-Slip-Safety-Rug-to-Floor-Gripper-Pad-RGP24/100648258" target="_blank">http://www.homedepot.com/p/TrafficMASTER-Premium-2-ft-x-4-ft-Non-Slip-Safety-Rug-to-Floor-Gripper-Pad-RGP24/100648258</a></p>
<p>Keeps throw rugs from skidding on wooden floors. It is very inexpensive and works really <em>really</em> well. I place a small square of it on my lap when I play my gourd. I guess one could even attach some of it to the back of a gourd . . . something non invasive and reversible . . . double stick tape maybe? Kid's Rubber Cement?</p> I have a rope on of my gourds…tag:minstrelbanjo.ning.com,2017-03-30:2477478:Comment:1602572017-03-30T19:01:50.455ZChris Prietohttps://minstrelbanjo.ning.com/profile/caprieto
I have a rope on of my gourds but opted for the powder horn straps for added "flare" when out busking.<br />
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I do love the idea of some India rubber on the back to help with slippage tho. Gonna give that a try in my next gourd.
I have a rope on of my gourds but opted for the powder horn straps for added "flare" when out busking.<br />
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I do love the idea of some India rubber on the back to help with slippage tho. Gonna give that a try in my next gourd. Yeah ... we're it me I'd just…tag:minstrelbanjo.ning.com,2017-03-30:2477478:Comment:1599742017-03-30T18:57:54.961ZTom Berghanhttps://minstrelbanjo.ning.com/profile/TomBerghan
Yeah ... we're it me I'd just get some hemp rope. It will look just fine. It will not be as comfortable as a modern flat strap but it will look "period." If it is around your neck then you can move it all over the place. If it goes around one shoulder and across your back then it will be more stable but you won't be able to move it around as much.
Yeah ... we're it me I'd just get some hemp rope. It will look just fine. It will not be as comfortable as a modern flat strap but it will look "period." If it is around your neck then you can move it all over the place. If it goes around one shoulder and across your back then it will be more stable but you won't be able to move it around as much. I purchased it here: http://…tag:minstrelbanjo.ning.com,2017-03-30:2477478:Comment:1599732017-03-30T18:02:11.486ZJohn Mascialehttps://minstrelbanjo.ning.com/profile/JohnMasciale
<p>I purchased it here: <a href="http://hempbeadery.com/shop/hemp-products/hemp-twine-and-cord/beeswaxed-hemp-twine-2mm-hemp-wick-candle-wick/" target="_blank">http://hempbeadery.com/shop/hemp-products/hemp-twine-and-cord/beeswaxed-hemp-twine-2mm-hemp-wick-candle-wick/</a></p>
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<p>I purchased it here: <a href="http://hempbeadery.com/shop/hemp-products/hemp-twine-and-cord/beeswaxed-hemp-twine-2mm-hemp-wick-candle-wick/" target="_blank">http://hempbeadery.com/shop/hemp-products/hemp-twine-and-cord/beeswaxed-hemp-twine-2mm-hemp-wick-candle-wick/</a></p>
<p><br/> <br/> <cite>John Masciale said:</cite></p>
<blockquote cite="http://minstrelbanjo.ning.com/forum/topics/question-about-playing-while-standing?commentId=2477478%3AComment%3A160256&xg_source=activity#2477478Comment160256"><div><p>You can buy waxed hemp twine for less money than that. I use it on my frame saw. I don't think it will rub off too readily, but have never tried it for that purpose. I have to wonder what would happened due to the combination of your body heat and a warm day...</p>
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<blockquote cite="http://minstrelbanjo.ning.com/forum/topics/question-about-playing-while-standing?xg_source=activity#2477478Comment160255"><div>Dang those are pricey! I believe the ones I've got were around 25 beans shipped. I also can't vouch for the bees wax coating. Not sure if the wax would rub off on your duds or anything like that.</div>
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</blockquote> You can buy waxed hemp twine…tag:minstrelbanjo.ning.com,2017-03-30:2477478:Comment:1602562017-03-30T17:49:27.357ZJohn Mascialehttps://minstrelbanjo.ning.com/profile/JohnMasciale
<p>You can buy waxed hemp twine for less money than that. I use it on my frame saw. I don't think it will rub off too readily, but have never tried it for that purpose. I have to wonder what would happened due to the combination of your body heat and a warm day...</p>
<p><br></br> <br></br> <cite>Chris Prieto said:</cite></p>
<blockquote cite="http://minstrelbanjo.ning.com/forum/topics/question-about-playing-while-standing?xg_source=activity#2477478Comment160255"><div>Dang those are pricey! I believe…</div>
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<p>You can buy waxed hemp twine for less money than that. I use it on my frame saw. I don't think it will rub off too readily, but have never tried it for that purpose. I have to wonder what would happened due to the combination of your body heat and a warm day...</p>
<p><br/> <br/> <cite>Chris Prieto said:</cite></p>
<blockquote cite="http://minstrelbanjo.ning.com/forum/topics/question-about-playing-while-standing?xg_source=activity#2477478Comment160255"><div>Dang those are pricey! I believe the ones I've got were around 25 beans shipped. I also can't vouch for the bees wax coating. Not sure if the wax would rub off on your duds or anything like that.</div>
</blockquote> There are pictures of Joel Wa…tag:minstrelbanjo.ning.com,2017-03-30:2477478:Comment:1599702017-03-30T17:45:23.228ZJohn Mascialehttps://minstrelbanjo.ning.com/profile/JohnMasciale
<p>There are pictures of Joel Walker Sweeney dancing while playing a gourd banjo. Gourds are more slippery than an eel. I have been told, but can't document this that some players would use a piece of gum rubber (Goodyear vulcanized rubber in 1833 or there abouts) to stop the instrument from slipping. I have also seen pictures of a string or leather shoe lace tied around the through rod at the bottom of the banjo and wrapped around the arm of the player. I don't recall seeing any drawings…</p>
<p>There are pictures of Joel Walker Sweeney dancing while playing a gourd banjo. Gourds are more slippery than an eel. I have been told, but can't document this that some players would use a piece of gum rubber (Goodyear vulcanized rubber in 1833 or there abouts) to stop the instrument from slipping. I have also seen pictures of a string or leather shoe lace tied around the through rod at the bottom of the banjo and wrapped around the arm of the player. I don't recall seeing any drawings with a string or strap going from the rod around the player's neck to the instrument's neck, but something I've learned from this hobby is to never say never.</p> Dang those are pricey! I beli…tag:minstrelbanjo.ning.com,2017-03-30:2477478:Comment:1602552017-03-30T17:33:19.845ZChris Prietohttps://minstrelbanjo.ning.com/profile/caprieto
Dang those are pricey! I believe the ones I've got were around 25 beans shipped. I also can't vouch for the bees wax coating. Not sure if the wax would rub off on your duds or anything like that.
Dang those are pricey! I believe the ones I've got were around 25 beans shipped. I also can't vouch for the bees wax coating. Not sure if the wax would rub off on your duds or anything like that. Ronald, looks like you can or…tag:minstrelbanjo.ning.com,2017-03-30:2477478:Comment:1602542017-03-30T17:24:46.979ZTom Berghanhttps://minstrelbanjo.ning.com/profile/TomBerghan
Ronald, looks like you can order one here:<br />
<a href="http://www.theweavingwelshman.com/powder_horn_straps_with_bees_wax" target="_blank">http://www.theweavingwelshman.com/powder_horn_straps_with_bees_wax</a>
Ronald, looks like you can order one here:<br />
<a href="http://www.theweavingwelshman.com/powder_horn_straps_with_bees_wax" target="_blank">http://www.theweavingwelshman.com/powder_horn_straps_with_bees_wax</a>