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xnavyguy - Posted - 02/07/2010: 18:23:33
My, my. That is a pretty thing isn't it.
NYCJazz - Posted - 02/07/2010: 19:10:46
quote:
Originally posted by beegee
I think this is so cool. I would not even consider a 5-string conversion for this one. One of you 4-string guys should buy this:
One of you 5-string guys should buy it and learn how to play it! 
steve davis - Posted - 02/07/2010: 19:16:39
I played my buddy's National tenor guitar with fingerpicks.
What's the big deal about playing a tenor.
Edited by - steve davis on 02/07/2010 19:17:12
beegee - Posted - 02/07/2010: 19:17:35
I would hate to deprive you
BrittDLD1 - Posted - 02/07/2010: 19:57:59
quote:
Originally posted by Banjolution
Here's another one!! Dang she's purty! 
http://cgi.ebay.com/Antique-1924-Ve...em4a9e6d9676
The X-9s are absolutely GREAT little banjos! I've had 4 of them over the years... I left each of them alone, and played them as they were. Even left the friction pegs on them. Played them with a flatpick, but often tuned them to either Old Time Double C or Gmodal. Great for melody playing. Tenors WERE used in MANY Oldtime bands in the '20s and '30s -- and also in the Western Swing Bands (Smokey Montgomery being the most notable player...) Every TYPE of banjo will teach you something new, and useful --- if you just listen to it, and accept it for what it is. I built my collection by trading what I didn't want, for what other people didn't want -- that I DID. BOTH parties were happy, and always came out ahead on the deal. No need to dig at each other. Best- Ed Britt
lazyarcher - Posted - 02/08/2010: 06:18:41
Oh heck..I say cut all of them up for new tone rings and new necks!!!!
BWAAAAAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAH!!!!!
beegee - Posted - 02/08/2010: 08:23:07
I'd love to have a good plectrum and a good tenor. I'm not averse to playing one...just would have to learn all over again and I'm in the short rows.
jason holgate - Posted - 02/08/2010: 09:02:25
i would also loke to try playing tenor i had the chance to mess around with an old paramount ......i understand people being disappointed to see tenors converted and the tenor neck tossed it is not as bad if the tenor neck is saved to be restored later ...nice banjo
NYCJazz - Posted - 02/08/2010: 09:12:50
quote:
Originally posted by beegee
I'd love to have a good plectrum and a good tenor. I'm not averse to playing one...just would have to learn all over again and I'm in the short rows.
C'mon, Bob! Don't sell yourself short! Plectrum is 3/5ths exactly like what you're playing right now! I can pick up a 5-string, tune that D string down a step, put on my Roy Smeck finger picks, and fake my way thru just about any BG number in the book. 
Edited by - NYCJazz on 02/08/2010 09:17:12
rexhunt - Posted - 02/08/2010: 10:57:01
First instrument I ever played was a tenor banjo. My dad played tenor banjo. His folks fell for the salesman selling the cheap starter banjo along with the lessons. Dad got pretty good and got a brand new Gibson TB-4 for his high school graduation present in 1934. I never got very good on the tenor - I was drawn to Pete Seeger and then Earl Scruggs. I still have a 17 fret job like my dad's starter that gets me confused everytime I play it. It's short enough that I can use mandolin fingering but I fall into what my dad taught me with the pinky on the 5th fret.
Nathan, those are great finger picks - about what vintage are they?
Rex
steve davis - Posted - 02/08/2010: 11:44:49
Bill Keith started on tenor.Seems like a good place to start.
NYCJazz - Posted - 02/08/2010: 12:25:54
quote:
Originally posted by rexhunt
Nathan, those are great finger picks - about what vintage are they?
Rex
Late twenties/mid thirties You could also get a round brass bar for playing Hawaiian with Roy's name stamped on the end.
DanielT - Posted - 02/09/2010: 00:07:52
Man, I'm sure that Richelieu's a great sounding banjo, but the veneer on that resonator...WOW. Not good.
Catching Second - Posted - 02/09/2010: 01:44:42
Well... beauty is in the eye of the beholder... I guess.
TB-4 Guy - Posted - 02/09/2010: 08:47:48
I'm in the process of getting a five string banjo but I also am keeping my Gibson tenor. Tenor gives a completely different sound and they are really fun to play. I've admired really good tenor and plectrum players for many years. Yes, I love Bluegrass style and clawhammer too so I'm no snob. LOL.
As far as modifying my little tenor, I wouldn't touch a hair on its "head". (pun intended). LOL.
Both of the tenors on this thread are real gems!
stanger - Posted - 02/10/2010: 01:01:23
That guy on the resonator looks like Steven Seagal.
regards,
stanger
steve davis - Posted - 02/10/2010: 04:34:16
I'm considering putting my tb2 neck on my Stew Mac maple/fh pot
and adding 5th string to the neck.
diarmaid - Posted - 02/13/2010: 10:20:19
quote:
Originally posted by steve davis
I'm considering putting my tb2 neck on my Stew Mac maple/fh pot
and adding 5th string to the neck.
i guess you might as well, if the rims already been cut for a tonering the originality/collectability isnt there so much any more, and it'll give you another banjo you'll play.
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