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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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Linked by mike gregory 2 years ago: 12-inch bowl, sounds great.

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Linked by mike gregory 2 years ago: Cheapest quick idea for a geared 5th I've seen in a while.
Quick cheap body, too.

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Linked by mike gregory 2 years ago: 2-liter bottle for the head. TOTAL cost under $20

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Linked by mike gregory 2 years ago: $20 formica rim

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Linked by xixiant 2 years ago: Nothing thrifty like caring for your instrument!

Blog Entry: The WaldoTone Rim, or thinking outside the box.
Linked by Klondike Waldo 2 years ago: new Blog entry on modifying a "bottle cap" banjo on the cheap

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Linked by mike gregory 2 years ago: Making Gig bag

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Linked by mike gregory 2 years ago: Little Gambler- Made from a salad bowl and motorcycle spokes

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