mastertone250 - Posted - 10/23/2009:  21:29:07

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I went to Astabula Ohio and filled in with a band(there banjo player got sick) and they put part of the show on youtube. This clip is the best and i just want ya to Really listen to the true power of the Hatfeild No Hole Ring. Trip up there for $400 wouldnt bad. They ant the band i play with at home, but they were good. Traditional mostly. Anyways Listen to that Crowe Crack with that hatfeild Ring, with what little tone i can pull. Arthur, Your Rings Are FRIGGEN AWSOME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I cant wait for my Hatfeild Banjo!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vNEQ...ture=related

"Surround Yourself With Good Muscians". -J.D Crowe
“Nobody is a legend, we all put our pants on one leg at a time.” - Sonny Osborne

The KIDD - Posted - 10/23/2009:  21:56:22

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Smokin!!!..Man that thing was screamin!Its got that Crowe tone alright. BUT, its takes a good player to pull that kinda tone and your sure adoin it! I play with those ole boys when Im hangin out up around Lafayette, Akron area.Theres alotta great lil jammin fests up in the NE corner of OH. I think last time I jammed with all of them was at the Coonhunters fest in Canfield. (not sure ..been a while..).
Enjoyed the videos!
John

http://www.myspace.com/johnkuhnbluegrass

RB100 - Posted - 10/24/2009:  03:19:09

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Originally posted by mastertone250

I went to Astabula Ohio and filled in with a band(there banjo player got sick) and they put part of the show on youtube. This clip is the best and i just want ya to Really listen to the true power of the Hatfeild No Hole Ring. Trip up there for $400 wouldnt bad. They ant the band i play with at home, but they were good. Traditional mostly. Anyways Listen to that Crowe Crack with that hatfeild Ring, with what little tone i can pull. Arthur, Your Rings Are FRIGGEN AWSOME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I cant wait for my Hatfeild Banjo!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vNEQ...ture=related

"Surround Yourself With Good Muscians". -J.D Crowe
“Nobody is a legend, we all put our pants on one leg at a time.” - Sonny Osborne

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Some mighty fine pickin' there! Tone is excellent...I know Arthur is pleased - he had several nice comments about your playing!

He has also said several nice things about my banjos, however, come to think of it, I don't recall him commenting favorably on my pickin'!

Seriously, a really good job - lead and backup...

Bill

"I've been to Georgia on a fast train..." Shaver

North Georgia Bluegrass Chronicles
http://bcbrown.net/bluegrass/chronicles/

Granada90 - Posted - 10/24/2009:  03:57:21

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I must say, despite a few timing issues, I'm impressed! Nice sounding banjo Dave. I've also played that same building and the acoustics are nice.

I know those guys......my latest vid on the tube is Lloyd Blevins (no kin), singing, Little Girl in TN.

http://www.youtube.com/Parsonbanjo1967

Gold Star GF-85 - Posted - 10/24/2009:  06:15:48

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Sounds good to me.

Big John,
1987 Gibson Earl Scruggs Standard
1986 Stelling Sunflower

Tim-mater - Posted - 10/24/2009:  06:44:29

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Great playing David! You are right, the banjo sound is impressive, but man; you are one heck of a picker.

mplatemate - Posted - 10/24/2009:  06:53:12

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Sounds good, their is a good indoor bluegrass festival in Hambden Ohio, at the Hambden Grange hall. Good place to jam also. Bring that banjer and pick a few with us all.

eagleisland - Posted - 10/24/2009:  07:09:58

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Great stuff, David!

Did I read correctly that you've got a Hatfield on order...?

eagleisland

"I was halfway to Old Kentucky when the drugs began to kick in." - Hunter S. Monroe

mastertone250 - Posted - 10/24/2009:  07:16:31

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I was just filling in for them and i didnt practice with them enough. See the band i play with here in KY, we play mostly new stuff and they have there own song writer guy and whatnot(he pitches songs to LRB,IIIRD tyme out and tommy webb) and the stuff we do, i play 10X better. I usually use alot of sammy shelor licks,terry baucon licks and J.D Licks in my pickin and use a ton of pull offs,but i couldnt with them cuz it was all traditional i tried during one song on there and screwed up. Im gonna have to post a Video of my band i pick with and then you all can Really see me at my best. Ill post some sound clips of the banjo and my other banjos as well(And that 250 if a ever get the con flippin thing back together!).

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Originally posted by Granada90

I must say, despite a few timing issues, I'm impressed! Nice sounding banjo Dave. I've also played that same building and the acoustics are nice.

I know those guys......my latest vid on the tube is Lloyd Blevins (no kin), singing, Little Girl in TN.

http://www.youtube.com/Parsonbanjo1967

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"Surround Yourself With Good Muscians". -J.D Crowe
“Nobody is a legend, we all put our pants on one leg at a time.” - Sonny Osborne

mastertone250 - Posted - 10/24/2009:  07:18:44

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Yes sir! And i am Excited. Arthurs gonna start on it in December and have it done in febuary, give me time to replenish my funds(i just bought that crowe 4 months ago! hard to belive). he orderd the fingerboard already, cuz i wanted the block to say somthing differnt.

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Originally posted by eagleisland

Great stuff, David!

Did I read correctly that you've got a Hatfield on order...?

eagleisland

"I was halfway to Old Kentucky when the drugs began to kick in." - Hunter S. Monroe

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"Surround Yourself With Good Muscians". -J.D Crowe
“Nobody is a legend, we all put our pants on one leg at a time.” - Sonny Osborne

RB100 - Posted - 10/24/2009:  07:25:44

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Originally posted by mastertone250

Yea i know about the timing, See thats not my band, the guys i pick with here at home, (no offense to the belvins boys) play better. See i mostly play New stuff with my band, like LRB,IIIRD tyme out,grascals,Daily and Vincent,ETC........I couldnt Do none of that with them. Ill have to post some videos of me with my band here at home and them you all can really see me at my best(not trying to brag).

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Originally posted by Granada90

I must say, despite a few timing issues, I'm impressed! Nice sounding banjo Dave. I've also played that same building and the acoustics are nice.

I know those guys......my latest vid on the tube is Lloyd Blevins (no kin), singing, Little Girl in TN.

http://www.youtube.com/Parsonbanjo1967

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"Surround Yourself With Good Muscians". -J.D Crowe
“Nobody is a legend, we all put our pants on one leg at a time.” - Sonny Osborne

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Dave, I started playing in 1974 and have been obsessed with bluegrass banjo since then - also enjoy playing clawhammer. I developed focal dystonia in 1981 and unfortunately, cannot play 3 finger at all at this point.

My point is - you have no apologies to make to anyone about timing - for yourself or this band. You explained that you were filling in which means that you were probably going to be playing new material. I applaud the Blevins Brothers for asking you to be a part of their performance - which, by the way I downloaded and I don't just download performance that are technically perfect - as a matter of fact, I stay away from those - booorrrringggg.

And the thread topic is "I am still a Happy Customer' under 'Other Banjo-Related Topics'. This was not in the 'Review' section. Franky, I am not quite sure why 'timing' was mentioned in one of the posts. Even though I am sure that it was not meant in the manner in which it came across, that is a bit condescending.

I have also been playing electric and upright bass since the early 70s so I know a bit about timing as well...I loved the voice of the banjo, the 'fire in the belly of the player' and the obvious pleasure being derived in being able to be a part of this wonderful occasion!

After nearly 40 years being "obsessed", this is what I truly appreciate about this music.

My $0.02. YMMV

Bill

"I've been to Georgia on a fast train..." Shaver

North Georgia Bluegrass Chronicles
http://bcbrown.net/bluegrass/chronicles/

mastertone250 - Posted - 10/24/2009:  07:30:46

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Thanks for the kind words,but really that wasnt me at my best(in my eyes). Ill have to get a video if me and my band so you can really see me in action(no arrogance intended).


"Surround Yourself With Good Muscians". -J.D Crowe
“Nobody is a legend, we all put our pants on one leg at a time.” - Sonny Osborne

jhedblom - Posted - 10/24/2009:  07:43:38

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Great picken. The rest is just wind. Jack H

RB100 - Posted - 10/24/2009:  08:11:21

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Originally posted by mastertone250

Yes sir! And i am Excited. Arthurs gonna start on it in December and have it done in febuary, give me time to replenish my funds(i just bought that crowe 4 months ago! hard to belive). he orderd the fingerboard already, cuz i wanted the block to say somthing differnt.

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Originally posted by eagleisland

Great stuff, David!

Did I read correctly that you've got a Hatfield on order...?

eagleisland

"I was halfway to Old Kentucky when the drugs began to kick in." - Hunter S. Monroe

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"Surround Yourself With Good Muscians". -J.D Crowe
“Nobody is a legend, we all put our pants on one leg at a time.” - Sonny Osborne

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Arthur is presently working on a couple of projects for me and one will have his no-hole tone ring. After hearing your picking and the 'voice' of that banjo, I am firmly convinced this will be a great combination (mahogany neck, pre-war rim and resonator).

Again, thanks for sharing!

Bill

"I've been to Georgia on a fast train..." Shaver

North Georgia Bluegrass Chronicles
http://bcbrown.net/bluegrass/chronicles/

mike gregory - Posted - 10/25/2009:  03:26:34

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Bill, I keep telling people:
If it hasn't got ANY holes, it's not a ring. It's a disk.

Still, call it what one will, it'll still most likely SOUND just great, and banjos are n the sound biz, not the wordplay biz.
Good luck with the project.

RB100 - Posted - 10/25/2009:  03:36:51

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Originally posted by mike gregory

Bill, I keep telling people:
If it hasn't got ANY holes, it's not a ring. It's a disk.

Still, call it what one will, it'll still most likely SOUND just great, and banjos are n the sound biz, not the wordplay biz.
Good luck with the project.

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mmm....well, I can't argue with that logic, Mike...

It does have one big hole - in the middle, so I guess that makes it a ONE hole ring??

Hey guys, Arthur is going to install one of his 1 hole rings on a pre war rim with a pre war resonator! Naw, that just doen't have that same ring, ahem, sphere to it..

OK, it's early and getting back to Dave's pickin', I really enjoyed and Brent's Youtube work is outstanding as well...(Granada90) two good ol' KY boys 'keeping to the tradition!'

Bill

"I've been to Georgia on a fast train..." Shaver

North Georgia Bluegrass Chronicles
http://bcbrown.net/bluegrass/chronicles/