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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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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 2 months ago
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Anybody know a good banjo between $3-$500?

Anybody know a good banjo between $3-$500?
From rough edges 10 months 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 1 year 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 1 year ago
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Looks like Amazon is doing it again....

 I was poking around on Amazon.com and noticed they have the Recording King Osborne Scout for $1271.   That's about 400 less than the usual street price. If Amazon follows past... Read More
From yumagah 1 year ago
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Forum Post: Finished my first baby eel banjo
Linked by mike gregory 13 days ago

Forum Post: Etsy for a Banjo Strap
Linked by xixiant 22 days 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 month ago

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"O Santo De Polvora" Clawhammer Canjo
Linked by stigandr5 2 months ago

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"Concrete Jig" N.A. Wendte
Linked by stigandr5 3 months ago

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"Mississippi Uncle" by N.A. Wendte
Linked by stigandr5 3 months ago

Forum Post: First Build
Linked by mike gregory 4 months ago: Hubcap

Forum Post: Another salad bowl and pop-bottle banjo
Linked by mike gregory 4 months ago: Used neck, Formica fingerboard, slad bowl body, 7-up bottle for a head.

Paid for strings and pegs, most everything was leftovers from other projects or thrift stores.

Forum Post: He calls it a banjo, and I love the pegs
Linked by mike gregory 4 months ago

Forum Post: Railroad Lady/ What am I bid?
Linked by mike gregory 5 months ago: Sound bite from the Railroad Lady banjo. About $130 in parts.

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