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Playing Since: 2009

Experience Level: Novice

Lonestar Newb has made 1 recent addition to Banjo Hangout

Interests:
[Jamming] [Socializing]

Occupation: Electrical Construction

Gender: Male

Age: 55

My Instruments:
Morgan Monroe BB100

Favorite Bands/Musicians:
Bill Knopf, Steel Drivers, Cherryholmes, Underhill Rose, Flexigrass, Allison Krauss, Old Crow Medicine Show,

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Created 6/2/2009
Last Visit 2/8/2012

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Lonestar Newb replied to topic 'Playing With Others For The First Time' 1/8/2012 10:08:29 AM

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Lookin' to buy

Tuesday, June 09, 2009 @5:45:57 PM

I've been interested in bluegrass banjo since the 70's, but life (wife, kids, job, etc.) got in the way and I never was able to find the time to get started.

Now, even though I've still got the wife and job, the kids are grown and not underfoot anymore, so I've finally got some time.

We're originally from Florida, but due to the current economic status, my wife and I have ended up at the bottom of Texas (about 10 miles North of the Mexican border). At least here, construction is still going on.

At first, I was tempted to buy one of those beginner sets that every dealer sells at around $200, but after lurking in the forum for a few days, I understand about the lack of quality with most of those. I don't have alot of money, so I'm currently looking for a decent used banjo to get started with. Hopefully I'll find something soon. Banjos are not popular in this part of Texas. I've searched all the pawn shops, music stores, craigslist, etc. and nobody is selling any used banjos locally.

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