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Playing Since: 1962
Experience Level: Purty Good
wbelm has made 72 recent additions to Banjo Hangout 
Interests:
[Teaching] [Jamming] [Socializing] [Helping]
Occupation: Architect
Gender: Male
Age: 63
My Instruments:
BLUEGRASS BANJO:
1930 Gibson TB-Granada sn 9556-32
1930 Gibson RB-3 sn 9602-12
1936 Gibson PB-Granada sn 558-3
Yates-Stewart Skillethead
CLAWHAMMER BANJO:
Henry C Dobson "Silver Bell"
A.C. Fairbanks
1924 Gibson RB-3
1929 Granada/Style 5 Deluxe
Favorite Bands/Musicians:
Banjoists: Bobby Thompson, Adam Hurt, Earl Scruggs, J.D.Crowe, Scott Vestal, Ron Stewart, Robby Boone, Ron Block
Guitarists: Chet Atkins, Jerry Reed, Howard Roberts, Wes Montgomery, Stevie Ray Vaughn, B.B. King, Tony Rice, Robert Bowlin
Bands: Foggy Mountain Boys, P P and M, Bob Dylan, Kingston Trio, A K U S, Crowe and New South, Area Code 615, The Rooftop Singers, Johnson Mountain Boys
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Created 4/7/2009
Last Visit 5/19/2013
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Thursday, June 16, 2011 @3:24:24 PM
Collecting vintage instruments is in my blood, ever since trying to find a prewar flathead years ago. Now I am "banjo crazy" primarily for open backs dating from about 1850 - 1910. I am posting photos of some of my open backs. Take a look at my hangout site if you enjoy that kind of thing. I never tire of seeing photos of nice instruments.
I love playing and collecting vintage open back banjos for the following reasons:
1. Affordable, at least for now
2. Original 5-string necks ....... usually original tuners are fine, the banjos are generally ready to play and enjoy.
3. Play old music on old instruments, it's just better. Instruments that have character and can tell a story
4. Artistry and craftsmanship of the highest order. .........old world materials no longer available
5. Investment potential ........ play it and let it grow.
6. Variety of manufacturers .....different tonalities, weights, sizes, scales, heel carvings, peg head shapes, inlay patterns, etc.
7. Easy to sell and trade
8. Enjoy playing and owning a piece of Americana
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