The Thrifty Banjo

If you choose used over new, do your own repairs, balk at big purchases, or just love a good deal--welcome!

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Created 2/9/2011
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Banjos made of junk

Could a banjo made of other people's thrown-away junk be called "The PICK of the LITTER ?"
From mike gregory 2 months ago
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Lookin for pickers

Hello from Southern California! I'm looking for musicians in my area who love Gospel bluegrass. I'm a new player of the music, but it feels like home. If there is anyone in the... Read More
From Drawflys 1 year ago
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Anybody know a good banjo between $3-$500?

Anybody know a good banjo between $3-$500?
From rough edges 2 years ago
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Another source for thrifty-ish banjos

There were some interesting old banjos here. Mostly not-so-thrifty, but there's an old SS Stewart that looks like it might be a pretty good starter. http://www.gruhn.com/catalog/ja.htm
From xixiant 2 years ago
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The Entry-Level Openback Banjo

The Deering Goodtime is a great first banjo, and easily the one most recommended on BHO. I just heard (on BHO) that the new Carolina Chocolate Drops member plays the Goodtime! A few days ago,... Read More
From xixiant 2 years ago
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Forum Post: Made this in 12 hours, over 3 days.
Linked by mike gregory 2 months ago: Cheap, quick, to give away

Started the 19th, finished the 22nd
$23 for pegs & strings & nails. The rest was recycled.

Forum Post: Quick conversion, 6 string guitar to 5-string.
Linked by mike gregory 3 months ago: 5-string guitar conversion under $40

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Linked by mike gregory 5 months ago: When you live on a eff'n LANDFILL, you've GOT To be thrifty!

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TEE nuts as Resonator lugs.
Linked by mike gregory 8 months ago

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"Bury Me Beneath TheWillow" N.A. Wendte Fretless Canjo
Linked by stigandr5 9 months ago

Classified: 5 OLD NICKEL PLATED ROUND BALL SHOES.
Linked by John Bowlin 10 months ago

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Linked by mike gregory 10 months ago: Salad Bowl Concert Banjo/uke

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Linked by xixiant 1 year ago: Some nice-looking straps here,(some) competitively priced, unique, and handmade!

Classified: A MANUAL on how to playTHE 5-String Banjo for the complete Ignoramus.
Linked by John Bowlin 1 year ago

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