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A group for fretless players to exchange information and ideas.

308 Members, Created 1/28/2011 -

Administrators: Marc Nerenberg (owner)


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Favorite Fretless Tunes

I'll start. Cripple Creek can be played with lots of slides. What are your favorite tunes for fretless that sound extra good on fretless?
From ancient tones 2 months ago
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Sources for learning fretless playing techniques?

While I have played banjo for 50 years - mostly Seeger folk style and a bit of Scruggs -  I am only 5years into self-taught clawhammer.  Now I have plunged into your fretless world with my... Read More
From phdm 3 years ago
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Bridge placement and capoing a fretless

I am a long-time banjo player and am thinking of plunging into the world of fretless banjo playing.  Two questions come to mind.  First - is there a "correct" distance from the... Read More
From phdm 3 years ago
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Deering Goodtime fretless?

Has anyone out there purchased a Deering Goodtime  fretless banjo? They are available on their website. I wonder how they are? I have an early Goodtime, and, as a travel banjo, is perfectly... Read More
From phdm 5 years ago
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Strings for Low Tuning

Hi guys, Im new to the fretless banjo and prefer the low D tuning. I understand Aquila have strings for this setup but i found them too light for myself as I've a heavy hand when it comes to... Read More
From DublinLongNeck1993 6 years ago
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"Beyond Beekeeping" N.A. Wendte
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"Bury Me Beneath TheWillow" N.A. Wendte Fretless Canjo
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MP3: Evening Prayer Blues (gourd)
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