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Woolpersteve - Posted - 06/28/2008: 20:23:31
"Hey Steve, for the non finished neck...do nothing. It will outlive us all without failure. I would suggest, if you must, to simply apply a very light coating of Johnson's wax. VERY LIGHT. Really better with nothing.
Still playing and sounding good?? No problems?
s"
Sonny,
I just this minute got in from playing out with the Chief at a private party.This was 35's first venture in front of the public.
I know the look on my face as I heard the Chief in the monitors had to be like Barney Fyfe's in the episode of Andy Griffith when they cut his mic in the chorus so the good baritone could sing from behind a curtain!
I kept thinking " That tone is coming from me ?"
What a wonderful , full sound !
It plays like its on auto-pilot.
Some day you have to tell me why its so easy to play.
I hate that I'll be out of town for a few days and have to leave it home .
Sonny ,this banjo is hoss !
Thanks again.
Steve
"The Dude abides"
ChipL - Posted - 06/29/2008: 05:22:46
Diva i'm not sure Spartansburg would have the same alure in my kids eyes.... My 15 yr old son is too busy taking in all the teenage girls here with little swatches of material for bathing suits while my two younger daughters are trying to convince me its ok for them to wear swimsuits like that <sigh>
Of course the upside of it all is that I can sit on the beach and catch up on BHO with my iPhone...... The scenery isn't too bad from a 50 yr old's perspective either .......
Poke Chipe''
BanjoDiva - Posted - 06/29/2008: 06:58:31
quote:
Originally posted by Stevespickn
Diva, if you had wanted to play a Chief that bad, you could have played mine the times I invited you to hear my band play, once was almost in your back yard. I've played it all over areas in Spartanburg in the last 1.5 years. Plus, Greer is only 30 minutes away, but no loss on my part.
Steve
Arkansas Mountain View
Osborne Chief
Steve, I'll catch you guys sooner or later! Y'all just got to stop having gigs during the school year!!!
Diva
"SquEarl''s Breakdown"
BanjoDiva - Posted - 06/29/2008: 07:03:37
quote:
Originally posted by ChipL
Diva i'm not sure Spartansburg would have the same alure in my kids eyes.... My 15 yr old son is too busy taking in all the teenage girls here with little swatches of material for bathing suits while my two younger daughters are trying to convince me its ok for them to wear swimsuits like that <sigh>
Of course the upside of it all is that I can sit on the beach and catch up on BHO with my iPhone...... The scenery isn't too bad from a 50 yr old's perspective either .......
Poke Chipe''
Bummer. We have a bunch of interstates here -- what could be more entertaining than that?????
BanjoDiva - Posted - 06/29/2008: 07:06:20
quote:
Originally posted by nickster
Diva,
I played Stevespickn's mahogany Chief not long ago and it has some serious mojo. Probably the best sounding banjo I ever played.
Nick
Roebuck, SC
Nick, I have no doubt it is a great sounding banjo! I'll have to get it away from Steve sometime when he isn't using it for a gig.
Diva
"SquEarl''s Breakdown"
BanjoDiva - Posted - 06/29/2008: 07:07:36
quote:
Originally posted by TheChief
Kristin lives in SC for sure. i don't know exactly where. I pass your address along to her
Thanks Chief, preesh-ate-it.
BlondeChief - Posted - 06/29/2008: 09:56:17
Hi all,
Just home from NashCamp Bluegrass Week - played my blonde Chief all week. It sounds soooooo good. I passed it around alot and the students loved it.
The fall banjo camp is sold out at this time. There is a waiting list, and often we have cancellations. So, let me know if you would like to be on the list. However, we DO have space available in Bill Evan's banjo class July 27-August 1. Come on down!
Cindy
615 952 4040
Pick more, whine less.
NashCamp Bluegrass & Songwriting Camps, Inc.
615 952 2267
BanjoDiva - Posted - 06/29/2008: 11:24:55
quote:
Originally posted by BlondeChief
Hi all,
Just home from NashCamp Bluegrass Week - played my blonde Chief all week. It sounds soooooo good. I passed it around alot and the students loved it.
The fall banjo camp is sold out at this time. There is a waiting list, and often we have cancellations. So, let me know if you would like to be on the list. However, we DO have space available in Bill Evan's banjo class July 27-August 1. Come on down!
Cindy
615 952 4040
Pick more, whine less.
NashCamp Bluegrass & Songwriting Camps, Inc.
615 952 2267
Cindy, did you add me to the waiting list?
laceyth9 - Posted - 06/29/2008: 11:29:56
Chief,
At Nashcamp, will Charlie or Frank be available for tweaking of setups? I've a little D-string buzz coming from the tailpiece that I want to have looked at. I've also got a little belt wear on my resonator that I would like to have looked at. Can Charlie or Frank take care of something like that at the camp?
Looking forward to October!
Tim L.
Tim Lacey (Chief #5)
www.thelaceyfamilybluegrass.com
John J - Posted - 06/29/2008: 14:07:55
Tim,
Try a piece of self stick felt under the tailpiece cover if you haven;t already.
John
laceyth9 - Posted - 06/29/2008: 14:27:19
John,
Haven't tried that, but I do have a piece of self-stick foam under the cover that is about 1/4" thick. I think it helps, but I still get a little buzz. A new tail piece may be needed. Need someone that knows what to look for to provide an opinion.
Tim Lacey (Chief #5)
www.thelaceyfamilybluegrass.com
John J - Posted - 06/29/2008: 14:32:07
Yup,the foam will do the same thing alright. It never hurts to throw a few ideas out there though.Hope you find the buzzzzzzz.
John
Spike2 - Posted - 06/29/2008: 14:42:19
quote:
Originally posted by ChipL
quote:
Originally posted by Spike2
You want old, look over at 'Chipe and Banjo Stan, F.,U.,L.,L., O'.,B.,U.,L.,L.
Spike2
Hey.... I'm sitting here minding my own business with my feet buried in the sand at the Jersey Shore sulking about turning 50 today and leave it to OLD spikearoo to throw gas on the fire ........... 
Poke Chipe''
<flicks her bic lighter and waves it back and forth, clears her throat and begins to sing>
Happy Birthday to yoooooo
Happy Birthday to yoooooo
Happy BIRTHDAY Dear Poke Chiiiiiiiipe
Happy Birthday to yoooooo
Now isn't that better? 'sides, I was just trying to get you in on feelin' the luv.
Spike2
Proud owner of Greg Rich engraved, Bean Blossom neck, walnut Chief #1
Age and Treachery will Always Triumph over Youth and Ability
Spike2 - Posted - 06/29/2008: 14:43:31
I've had a busy weekend. I taught my 5 yr old great nephew, Jack Houston, how to sing " I'm a Freeborn Man". He loves it and does it with attitude.
Spike2
Proud owner of Greg Rich engraved, Bean Blossom neck, walnut Chief #1
Age and Treachery will Always Triumph over Youth and Ability
Edited by - Spike2 on 06/29/2008 14:44:15
BanjoDiva - Posted - 06/29/2008: 15:09:31
quote:
Originally posted by Spike2
quote:
Originally posted by ChipL
quote:
Originally posted by Spike2
You want old, look over at 'Chipe and Banjo Stan, F.,U.,L.,L., O'.,B.,U.,L.,L.
Spike2
Hey.... I'm sitting here minding my own business with my feet buried in the sand at the Jersey Shore sulking about turning 50 today and leave it to OLD spikearoo to throw gas on the fire ...........
Poke Chipe''
<flicks her bic lighter and waves it back and forth, clears her throat and begins to sing>
Happy Birthday to yoooooo
Happy Birthday to yoooooo
Happy BIRTHDAY Dear Poke Chiiiiiiiipe
Happy Birthday to yoooooo
Now isn't that better? 'sides, I was just trying to get you in on feelin' the luv.
Spike2
Proud owner of Greg Rich engraved, Bean Blossom neck, walnut Chief #1
Age and Treachery will Always Triumph over Youth and Ability
Can we do Freebird next?? Please pretty please???
TheChief - Posted - 06/30/2008: 08:17:38
quote:
Originally posted by laceyth9
Chief,
At Nashcamp, will Charlie or Frank be available for tweaking of setups? I've a little D-string buzz coming from the tailpiece that I want to have looked at. I've also got a little belt wear on my resonator that I would like to have looked at. Can Charlie or Frank take care of something like that at the camp?
Looking forward to October!
Tim L.
Tim Lacey (Chief #5)
www.thelaceyfamilybluegrass.com
Frank will be doing that work I guess.
He will be able to fix the buzz but the belt wear...I don't think I would worry about that. Maybe change belts! It won't bother the banjo any at all. You ever look closely at my Granada? Looks bad.
s
Sonny Osborne Banjo Company
chiefbanjo@comcast.net615-824-0096
web site:
www.sonnyosborne.com
BlondeChief - Posted - 06/30/2008: 08:27:49
Diva,
Yes, you are on the waiting list for the fall camp...
Cindy
Pick more, whine less.
NashCamp Bluegrass & Songwriting Camps, Inc.
615 952 4040
laceyth9 - Posted - 06/30/2008: 08:54:29
Sonny,
Never have seen your banjo(s) up close, but I sure hope to. Looking forward to meeting you in person.
Tim L.
Tim Lacey (Chief #5)
www.thelaceyfamilybluegrass.com
aj_fuller - Posted - 06/30/2008: 08:58:37
Chief,
Wanted to pop up out of the woodwork for a moment to ask for an update on the book project. I just finished reading Dennis Satterlee's book about Red Allen, and it has definitely whet my apatite to read more of your stories and insights from the past.
Hope all is well with you and yours!
Cheers,
A.J.
Edited by - aj_fuller on 06/30/2008 08:59:22
mahogchief01 - Posted - 06/30/2008: 17:18:37
Yep, the back of Sonny's granada is pretty well worn, but it's still one beauty!!!!! If that banjo could only talk (bet Sonny's glad it can't haha). Tim, Sonny's right, don't worry about the belt stuff. It give's the banjo some character. And beside's, if the banjo sound's good, don't go messing with it. I won't let anyone touch the finish on my old flathead, or my chief!!!!!
Mick
bhrb75 - Posted - 07/01/2008: 08:23:37
Sonny's Granada is one of the coolest looking banjos ever. That banjo has enough mojo that it could probably play itself if it wanted too. I tell you another banjo that has some character aside from the fact that all the metal is new, is Wade Mainer's old banjo. The grain pattern on the resonator is absolutely stunning. I wish you could find maple that had the really tight smaller curls like the ones on those old Granada resonators.
Brandon
"He lives so far back in there, they had to roll ''em Martha White biscuits in in a wheelbar."
BanjoDiva - Posted - 07/01/2008: 09:47:25
quote:
Originally posted by BlondeChief
Diva,
Yes, you are on the waiting list for the fall camp...
Cindy
Pick more, whine less.
NashCamp Bluegrass & Songwriting Camps, Inc.
615 952 4040
Thanks CIndy!
Diva
"SquEarl''s Breakdown"
BanjoDiva - Posted - 07/01/2008: 09:48:53
quote:
Originally posted by Banjo Stan
Today is my 4 year anniversary of studying the fine art of Banjoing!
I still practice at least an hour a day and have yet to hit a slump!
It's Fun!
Stan Robins
That's awesome Stan!!!!!
Diva
"SquEarl''s Breakdown"
raypicks5 - Posted - 07/01/2008: 16:09:05
I'm soon to be a new owner of a Mahogany Chief. Not a new Chief, but as a new owner. More details to follow.
Ray
Edited by - raypicks5 on 07/01/2008 16:44:08
mahogchief01 - Posted - 07/01/2008: 16:38:46
Ray,
Welcome aboard. Glad to hear you are getting a chief. They are the BEST banjo being built today.
Mick
ChipL - Posted - 07/01/2008: 16:44:54
quote:
Originally posted by Banjo Stan
Today is my 4 year anniversary of studying the fine art of Banjoing!
I still practice at least an hour a day and have yet to hit a slump!
It's Fun!
Stan Robins
Stan that's awesome !!!! Congrats
Ray ... Welcome to the Tribe
Poke Chipe''
BanjoDiva - Posted - 07/02/2008: 06:58:29
quote:
Originally posted by TheChief
Stan..Practice...practice PRACTICE.
s
Come on Chief, isn't there a PILL or something???
Diva
"SquEarl''s Breakdown"
TheChief - Posted - 07/02/2008: 08:41:57
Reid...to my knowledge there is not a pill yet that will teach you the banjo..there's a remedy (or easier way out) for almost anything else tho.
You want to play better, understand the instrument, learn how and what to listen for, and practice as much as you can...whether it be 1 or 14 hours per day...there is nothing to take it's place..remember... a show or performance of any kind is nothing more than a continuation of practice. Banjo playing is like anything else, if you work hard enough, you can have it.
Luca...I tried to tole you. (Luca is in Italy. He bought one of my banjos several years ago then sold it for some inferior thing...LOL)
I've seen pictures of your beautiful family...Your brain is in the right place...love them and stay close, they're gone before you know it.
s
Sonny Osborne Banjo Company
chiefbanjo@comcast.net
615-824-0096
web site: www.sonnyosborne.com
TheChief - Posted - 07/02/2008: 08:48:35
OH...My book project is moving right along at a snail's pace...but we're getting it done. Scott is good and easy to work with.
The Grascals are doing the Tuesday Opry July 8...can be heard on the net or WSM AM radio. Listen if you can...show starts around 6:30 or so. Talked with Aaron McDarris yesterday..man, they are busy. 4-5 days a week, every week...reminds me of another group I was associated with from the late 60's to mid 80's. WHEW!!
s
Sonny Osborne Banjo Company
chiefbanjo@comcast.net
615-824-0096
web site: www.sonnyosborne.com
bhrb75 - Posted - 07/02/2008: 08:49:08
Sonny,
Did I read somewhere that you used to sit up unitll wee hours of the morning practicing? I have recently beat the complacency I told you I had fell victim too. I have found new inpiration and it feels good to slip on that old pair of shoes.
Hope you are well Chief!
Brandon
"He lives so far back in there, they had to roll ''em Martha White biscuits in in a wheelbar."
bhrb75 - Posted - 07/02/2008: 12:03:20
When I lived at home, I used to come in from work at 11 or twelve at night. My parents worked early in the morning so I couldn't practice in the house. After a long night at work with licks in my head that I was dying to learn,whether in the summer or the dead of winter, I would get in my truck, back it down the driveway and drive up the road a little way to get away from waking everyone up and sit there in the truck trying to learn every lick and nuance of Foggy Mountain Banjo. I think I saw the sun come up a couple times.
Sonny I broke out the "When the Roses Bloom In Dixieland" album the other day, what a gem. Anyway, what does "When I Swim The Golden River Mean?"
Brandon
"He lives so far back in there, they had to roll ''em Martha White biscuits in in a wheelbar."
grich - Posted - 07/02/2008: 12:07:25
Sonny I broke out the "When the Roses Bloom In Dixieland" album the other day, what a gem. Anyway, what does "When I Swim The Golden River Mean?"
It means something totally different in SF .
Now that's funny !
Spike2 - Posted - 07/02/2008: 12:21:43
quote:
Originally posted by grich
Sonny I broke out the "When the Roses Bloom In Dixieland" album the other day, what a gem. Anyway, what does "When I Swim The Golden River Mean?"
It means something totally different in SF .
Now that's funny !
That IS funny.
Spike2
Proud owner of Greg Rich engraved, Bean Blossom neck, walnut Chief #1
Age and Treachery will Always Triumph over Youth and Ability
jdluke - Posted - 07/02/2008: 12:52:03
quote:
Originally posted by TheChief
Luca...I tried to tole you. (Luca is in Italy. He bought one of my banjos several years ago then sold it for some inferior thing...LOL)
I've seen pictures of your beautiful family...Your brain is in the right place...love them and stay close, they're gone before you know it.
s
Sonny Osborne Banjo Company
chiefbanjo@comcast.net
615-824-0096
web site: www.sonnyosborne.com
Yes i agree, time is going fast, family is the most important thing of my life.
Straight after there are banjos of course.....
Luca
www.bononiagrass.it http://myspace.com/bononiagrass http://cdbaby.com/cd/bononia
Edited by - jdluke on 07/02/2008 12:56:03
John J - Posted - 07/02/2008: 16:55:22
[quote]Originally posted by jdluke
Chief,
why i have sold mine ?
where was my brain ?
Hey Luca,
I don't have any idea where your cerebellum was the day you sold your chief.
I am sure glad that it was not functioning properly that day though. Chief # 66 is being well cared for and that is forever. I was very lucky to fall into this perticular Chief due to the fact that it was a transition model and the Chief used it for a while himself to be sure the Blaylock tone chamber would be the way to go. So,don't worry Luca, # 66 is in good hands.
John
Majorbanjo - Posted - 07/02/2008: 20:07:40
I'll vouch for John J's committment to his chief....I've tried everything to get #66 from John J....but he's as hard headed as an old mule about that banjo......I just hope I can talk his wife out of it when he finally kicks the bucket.....:-).......
Seriously.....I've offered him a few trades involving prewar banjos and nice mandolins and he's told me I was crazy.......well I knew I was crazy...but he ain't budging on that banjo......yep.....he's a hard headed mule......:-)
shclandler - Posted - 07/02/2008: 22:41:08
That Chief (#66) that John's got is a great banjo. I really enjoy it any time I get the chance to play it. It is also fun to turn it around so I can look at the beautiful looking maple.
Josh
jdluke - Posted - 07/02/2008: 23:00:44
quote:
Originally posted by John J
[quote]Originally posted by jdluke
Chief,
why i have sold mine ?
where was my brain ?
Hey Luca,
I don't have any idea where your cerebellum was the day you sold your chief. I am sure glad that it was not functioning properly that day though. Chief # 66 is being well cared for and that is forever. I was very lucky to fall into this perticular Chief due to the fact that it was a transition model and the Chief used it for a while himself to be sure the Blaylock tone chamber would be the way to go. So,don't worry Luca, # 66 is in good hands.
John
Ha ha. well said John
Well, brain apart my mistake has been your lucky, you are happy with 66 and it is enough for me. Beside i'm sure it is in good hands.
And...if i'm not wrong....Mr Neat is still working on them....or not ?!
Luca
www.bononiagrass.it http://myspace.com/bononiagrass http://cdbaby.com/cd/bononia
RatLer - Posted - 07/03/2008: 05:07:39
Tim wrote:
Chief,
At Nashcamp, will Charlie or Frank be available for tweaking of setups? I've a little D-string buzz coming from the tailpiece that I want to have looked at. I've also got a little belt wear on my resonator that I would like to have looked at. Can Charlie or Frank take care of something like that at the camp?
Looking forward to October!
Tim L.
You know, Tim, If you put on about 10 pounds you wouldn't have to worry about your belt buckle rubbing the resonator....just kidding, but...hey...it works...
RatLer
John J - Posted - 07/03/2008: 05:12:15
[quote]Originally posted by Majorbanjo
I'll vouch for John J's committment to his chief....I've tried everything to get #66 from John J....but he's as hard headed as an old mule about that banjo......I just hope I can talk his wife out of it when he finally kicks the bucket.....:-).......
Seriously.....I've offered him a few trades involving prewar banjos and nice mandolins and he's told me I was crazy.......well I knew I was crazy...but he ain't budging on that banjo......yep.....he's a hard headed mule......:-)
Hee Haw, Hee Haw!
John
laceyth9 - Posted - 07/03/2008: 05:47:55
Hey Greg!
I'm getting closer to that 10 pounds than you know. If I want to see the front of the fingerboard now I have to really stretch my neck. Funny how as the middle gets bigger, the neck gets shorter. Guess I can just rig up some kind of mirror on the peghead instead of my tuner. Wouldn't that look stupid! Probably should take Sonny's advice and get a different belt. I always try to move my buckle around when playing on stage so the buckle doesn't scratch the resonator. However, it must be still getting it a little. It's not that bad. I was looking at Wade's banjo on Elderly's site and his resonator is really scratched up.
Tim L.
Tim L.
Tim Lacey (Chief #5)
www.thelaceyfamilybluegrass.com
bilge rat - Posted - 07/03/2008: 06:31:28
I had the opportunity to attend a show in Summersville, WV last weekend. Kristin Benson was playing her Chief. For some reason...that banjo really stood out from the many I heard that day.
bhrb75 - Posted - 07/03/2008: 07:23:35
Yeah Grich, I'm sure that does mean something different in SF, maybe even in Asheville also!!
Brandon
"He lives so far back in there, they had to roll ''em Martha White biscuits in in a wheelbar."
Forrest - Posted - 07/03/2008: 07:44:46
quote:
Originally posted by bhrb75
Yeah Grich, I'm sure that does mean something different in SF, maybe even in Asheville also!!
Same here in Chapel Hill.
"Run, Forrest, Run!"
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