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Playing Since: 1973

Experience Level: Purty Good

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Occupation: Sales

Gender: Male

Age: 55

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Anything I can get my hands on...I love them all!  We are living in the "Golden Age" of acoustic instruments.

Favorite Bands/Musicians:
In no partiular order: Tim Obrien, Dirk Powell, Bruce Molsky, Dan Gellert, Joe Newberry, Bob Carlin, Riley Baugus, Mark Johnson, Mark Schatz, Stuart Duncan, John Hartford, Jim Wood, Daniel Carwile, Arnie Naiman, Reed Martin, Adam Hurt...Bobby Thompson, Charlie Cushman, Noam Pikelny, Jim Mills, Ron Block, Alan O'bryant, Rob McCoury, Allison Brown, Tony Furtado, Bela Fleck,The Jack Pearson Band.

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~HOT~ Biscuit Jam

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8 people like this

Play count: 244
Size: 2,686kb, uploaded 12/3/2012 6:54:24 AM
Genre: Old Time


Played on my 2006 Reiter Galax/Bacophone-Plus Recorded Dec 2012. I pulled the strings "a litte bit" out of tune on the high parts - hope you can overlook that.
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~HOT~ Biscuit Jam - Reiter Professional demo

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3 people like this

Play count: 204
Size: 1,447kb, uploaded 1/10/2013 11:53:01 AM
Genre: Old Time


Demo of Bart Reiter Professional 1486 initial set-up (renaissance head)
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~HOT~ BISCUIT JAM on 2012 Reiter Bacophone-Plus

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9 people like this

Play count: 574
Size: 2,413kb, uploaded 2/18/2012 2:08:08 PM
Genre: Old Time

In topics:
Whyte Laydie Question

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~HOT~ BISCUIT JAM on Reiter IR with Rickard Dobson ring

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5 people like this

Play count: 393
Size: 2,827kb, uploaded 1/21/2012 11:57:00 AM
Genre: Old Time

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Allendale

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4 people like this

Play count: 202
Size: 1,640kb, uploaded 2/24/2012 6:44:18 PM
Genre: Old Time


Bart Reiter 12" Grand Concert #909
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Allendale

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Play count: 1768
Size: 1,491kb, uploaded 11/4/2006 9:34:47 PM
Genre: Unknown/None Chosen


This is from the cd that accompanies Chip Dodd's book: The Voice of The Heart. I recorded it at home. The studio version is on my cd: Carry On John.
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Allendale - on Wayne Sagmoen #53 w/ Dobson ring

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Play count: 733
Size: 1,614kb, uploaded 5/1/2010 7:31:02 AM
Genre: Old Time

In topics:
Open Back Ranges and diminishing returns

3 comments

Angeline The Baker - Wunder Banjo

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12 people like this

Play count: 702
Size: 1,034kb, uploaded 10/30/2011 12:18:56 PM
Genre: Old Time

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Angeline the Baker -Goose Acres Trad. 12

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38 people like this

Play count: 2663
Size: 1,644kb, uploaded 11/5/2006 12:45:45 AM
Genre: Unknown/None Chosen

In topics:
best slow (sad?) clawhammer songs or players?


Recorded on a Goose Acres Tradition 12. This slow arrangement is inspired by the Dirk Powell/ Tony Furtado version.
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ANGELINE THE BAKER on Reiter IR with Rickard Dobson ring

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9 people like this

Play count: 411
Size: 2,013kb, uploaded 1/21/2012 11:57:42 AM
Genre: Old Time

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Arkansas Traveler - Cubley banjo sample

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14 people like this

Play count: 693
Size: 645kb, uploaded 3/12/2011 1:25:25 PM
Genre: Old Time

In topics:
TOTW - Arkansas Traveler 4/26/13

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Arkansas Traveller -Menzies Grain measure

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39 people like this

Play count: 2796
Size: 1,165kb, uploaded 11/5/2006 12:43:26 AM
Genre: Unknown/None Chosen

In topics:
TOTW - Arkansas Traveler 4/26/13


Recorded on my 13" tackhead Grain measure banjo by Jeff Menzies. I love to play this banjo!
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B&D Silver Bell sound sample

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2 people like this

Play count: 202
Size: 923kb, uploaded 11/5/2011 7:50:46 AM
Genre: Jazz


1927 B&D Silver Bell # 1 for sale in classifieds
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Banks of the Ohio

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5 people like this

Play count: 247
Size: 868kb, uploaded 3/3/2012 7:52:29 PM
Genre: Old Time


Played on the 1993 Bart Reiter 12" Grand Concert
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Be Thou My Vision

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15 people like this

Play count: 1311
Size: 2,595kb, uploaded 4/1/2007 9:33:47 PM
Genre: Unknown/None Chosen

In topics:
best slow (sad?) clawhammer songs or players?


(PD) From: ~HOT~ Biscuit Jam
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Beautiful Star of Bethlehem

Posted by jbalch, written by Fisher Boyce

 
14 people like this

Play count: 920
Size: 2,860kb, uploaded 12/23/2012 7:06:30 AM
Genre: Bluegrass


This is a practice recording on thus great old Chrismas Hymn
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Beautiful Star of Bethlehem on Bart Reiter banjo

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Play count: 639
Size: 869kb, uploaded 11/19/2009 7:25:16 PM
Genre: Old Time


I love this Christmas hymn. It was written by the late R. Fisher Boyce in a Middle Tennessee milk barn in the early part of the 20th century
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Bela Fleck tribute to Earl Scruggs - Memorial Service April 1 2012

Posted by jbalch, written by Bela Fleck

 
9 people like this

Play count: 306
Size: 10,269kb, uploaded 4/1/2012 7:43:53 PM
Genre: Bluegrass


Loaded to share with the family of Bobby Thompson - mentioned by bela in this stirring trubute.
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Blind Love -1978

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Play count: 1115
Size: 3,440kb, uploaded 11/5/2006 9:37:35 AM
Genre: Unknown/None Chosen


This is from the album: First Jug by The Pure Mountain Water Band. It was recorded in 1978. The band was: Marty Moseley (vocals, mandolin), Rob Schoolfield (harmony, bass), Spencer Goins (guitar), and John Balch (harmony, banjo). Song written by: the band.
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Bonapart's Retreat - Sagmoen Banjo Sample

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7 people like this

Play count: 742
Size: 905kb, uploaded 10/2/2008 10:22:29 AM
Genre: Unknown/None Chosen


Played on my Wayne Sagmoen banjo with: 12" cherry rim and Dobson style ring
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Bonepart's Retreat on a Mike Ramsey Maple Special

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6 people like this

Play count: 549
Size: 928kb, uploaded 11/19/2009 7:28:55 PM
Genre: Old Time

4 comments

Buckhorn on Cedar Mountain Banjo

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26 people like this

Play count: 1757
Size: 1,536kb, uploaded 3/11/2008 9:01:54 PM
Genre: Unknown/None Chosen

In topics:
best slow (sad?) clawhammer songs or players?

7 comments

Cane Bottom Chair

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5 people like this

Play count: 222
Size: 2,343kb, uploaded 3/3/2011 6:38:46 AM
Genre: Old Time


This is an original tune from my ~HOT~ Biscuit Jam cd. The banjo is a Bart Reiter Grand Concert. On this track: Jack Pearson -mandolin, Shad Cobb -fiddle, Elizabeth Pearson - bass, John Balch (me) - clawhammer banjo
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Capshaw

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39 people like this

Play count: 3448
Size: 3,202kb, uploaded 10/28/2006 10:16:03 AM
Genre: Unknown/None Chosen


This is from the CD which accompanies the book: The Voice of The Heart by Chip Dodd. I recorded this at home. The studio version of this tune is on my CD: Carry On John.
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Capshaw - on Wayne Sagmoen #53 w/ Dobson ring

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4 people like this

Play count: 514
Size: 3,094kb, uploaded 5/1/2010 7:35:48 AM
Genre: Old Time

In topics:
Open Back Ranges and diminishing returns


my original tune
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Capshaw - played on mary Z. Cox's old Bacon FF

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Play count: 1812
Size: 2,946kb, uploaded 9/11/2007 5:24:03 PM
Genre: Unknown/None Chosen

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Cluck Around

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Play count: 84
Size: 1,642kb, uploaded 9/30/2012 6:27:31 PM
Genre: Old Time


Cluck Ole Hen played as a round: David Emery (Romero sn: 0671), John Balch (Reiter 12" Grand Concert sn. 909). September 30, 2012.
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Cluck Old Hen -Goose Acres Trad. 12

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19 people like this

Play count: 1866
Size: 918kb, uploaded 11/4/2006 9:14:09 PM
Genre: Unknown/None Chosen


Recorded on my Goose Acres Tradition 12.
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Cluck Old Hen on 12" Enoch Dobson D025

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10 people like this

Play count: 588
Size: 931kb, uploaded 12/2/2012 5:53:12 AM
Genre: Traditional


to demo this 12" Enoch Dobson banjo
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Dan Knowles - When He Cometh Early Ebony Banjo

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26 people like this

Play count: 1597
Size: 1,752kb, uploaded 6/13/2007 11:15:16 AM
Genre: Unknown/None Chosen

In topics:
best slow (sad?) clawhammer songs or players?


Played by Dan Knowles on the ebony banjo he built for David Emery. Posted with permission.
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Deeplow Gap

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6 people like this

Play count: 345
Size: 979kb, uploaded 11/8/2009 5:55:25 PM
Genre: Old Time


an original
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Deeplow Gap

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7 people like this

Play count: 356
Size: 1,621kb, uploaded 2/24/2012 6:45:43 PM
Genre: Old Time

In topics:
best slow (sad?) clawhammer songs or players?


Bart Reiter 12" Grand Concert #909
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Farther Along

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7 people like this

Play count: 366
Size: 964kb, uploaded 2/19/2012 7:00:22 AM
Genre: Old Time


New Bart Reiter Bacophone-Plus sound sample
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Farther Along - Bart Reiter Grand Concert #1143 sample

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5 people like this

Play count: 249
Size: 1,345kb, uploaded 5/5/2013 5:53:46 AM
Genre: Old Time

In topics:
WTB Bart Reiter Professional Banjo.
Ramsey, Reiter, Wildwood or ????
best slow (sad?) clawhammer songs or players?

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Farther Along - Sagmoen Banjo sample

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3 people like this

Play count: 254
Size: 1,474kb, uploaded 4/30/2012 10:01:44 AM
Genre: Bluegrass

In topics:
Open Back Ranges and diminishing returns


played 3-finger style on my Wayne Sagmoen open back - tuned low
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FARTHER ALONG on Bart Reiter 12" Grand Concert #909

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6 people like this

Play count: 276
Size: 1,077kb, uploaded 3/2/2012 6:26:55 PM
Genre: Old Time

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Fireball Mail - Baldwin banjo sample

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3 people like this

Play count: 85
Size: 1,285kb, uploaded 11/18/2012 4:40:04 AM
Genre: Bluegrass

In topics:
Baldwin floorsweep?


A quick sound sample of my Baldwin floorsweep banjo
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Fireball Mail - Frank Neat RB-1 sample

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2 people like this

Play count: 372
Size: 1,222kb, uploaded 9/4/2008 8:19:54 AM
Genre: Unknown/None Chosen

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Fireball Mail 1929 TB-1 sample

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15 people like this

Play count: 1604
Size: 1,254kb, uploaded 6/17/2008 6:35:11 AM
Genre: Unknown/None Chosen


1929 Gibson TB-1 converted to 5-string by Arthur Hatfield. This banjo has its original, simple, hoop tone ring and bracket-shoe pot. I added a punched pre-war presto tailiece. The mahogany neck is a 1930s-style (bats and gulls) pattern. It is very lightweight and fun to play. I like the sound too. This recording is posted as a sample for a discussion.
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Firefly

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Play count: 1688
Size: 1,239kb, uploaded 10/26/2007 8:07:13 PM
Genre: Unknown/None Chosen


Original tune played on an old SS Stewart Grade 2
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Gimpy's Blues

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6 people like this

Play count: 485
Size: 1,245kb, uploaded 2/18/2012 12:19:05 PM
Genre: Traditional


Original tune on NEW Reiter Bacophone Plus
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Go Tell it On The Mountain

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Play count: 252
Size: 1,302kb, uploaded 11/11/2007 10:17:52 AM
Genre: Unknown/None Chosen


Sang by my daughter, Amy at age 5.
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Grandfather's Clock - Baldwin sample

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4 people like this

Play count: 292
Size: 920kb, uploaded 11/11/2012 3:28:05 PM
Genre: Bluegrass

In topics:
Baldwin floorsweep?


This is a sound sample of my Baldwin floorsweep banjo
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Happy Birthday

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4 people like this

Play count: 338
Size: 320kb, uploaded 9/21/2011 5:53:03 AM
Genre: Old Time

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Happy Birthday 2 U

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Play count: 53
Size: 458kb, uploaded 3/2/2013 11:35:13 AM
Genre: Unknown/None Chosen

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Happy Birthday Bass

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Size: 391kb, uploaded 3/2/2013 11:31:38 AM
Genre: Unknown/None Chosen


For My son ...
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Jam Session - Cuckoo's Nest

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2 people like this

Play count: 252
Size: 3,120kb, uploaded 1/29/2010 11:45:32 AM
Genre: Old Time


Jack Pearson (mandolin) John Balch (banjo) Jan. 28, 2010
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Jam Session - Lost Cherokee

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4 people like this

Play count: 393
Size: 3,207kb, uploaded 1/29/2010 11:36:17 AM
Genre: Old Time


Jack Pearson (mandolin) John Balch (banjo) - not quite: Cherokee Shuffle...or Lost Indian
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Jason Burns Dobson sample ~ Cluck Old Hen

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5 people like this

Play count: 174
Size: 964kb, uploaded 1/3/2013 6:31:27 AM
Genre: Old Time

In topics:
Jason Burns Dobson Slot Headstock, Slotted Fifth

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Just As I Am -Pastor Harry & David Emery 2008

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Play count: 499
Size: 1,581kb, uploaded 7/14/2008 8:20:58 AM
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David Emery/ dulcimer and Pastor Harry (Timmins)/guitar recorded July 13, 2008, Murfresboro, TN
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Kyle Creed at Smithville,TN Fiddlers' Jamboree 1976

Posted by jbalch, written by Kyle Creed

 
6 people like this

Play count: 396
Size: 1,319kb, uploaded 12/11/2011 3:41:43 PM
Genre: Old Time

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Leedy banjo sample

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Play count: 122
Size: 486kb, uploaded 2/16/2013 9:03:21 AM
Genre: Jazz

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Lost Cherokee - Focusrite I-track Solo - iPad - Electro Voice 635A mic

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3 people like this

Play count: 35
Size: 1,313kb, uploaded 3/1/2013 7:23:47 PM
Genre: Old Time

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Focusrite iTrack Solo - for ipad


Lost Cherokee - Focusrite I-track Solo - iPad - vintage Electro Voice 635A dynamic mic
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Lost Cherokee - iTrack Solo \ iPad recording sample

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6 people like this

Play count: 207
Size: 1,292kb, uploaded 2/28/2013 4:37:31 AM
Genre: Old Time

In topics:
Focusrite iTrack Solo - for ipad


First sample recording with the new Focusrite iTrack Solo interface and my iPad. This thing sounds detailed and natural. I like it Audio Technica 4033 ~ Focusrite iTrack solo ~ iPad2
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Lost Cherokee - Wayne Sagmoen #53 w/calfskin head

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11 people like this

Play count: 699
Size: 1,942kb, uploaded 2/28/2010 1:12:15 PM
Genre: Old Time

In topics:
Open Back Ranges and diminishing returns


Not quite Lost Indian...or Cherokee Shuffle
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Lost Cherokee -Reiter bacophone-plus #3575 sample

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5 people like this

Play count: 318
Size: 843kb, uploaded 2/27/2012 5:56:03 AM
Genre: Old Time

In topics:
Whyte Laydie Question


by request - on my new Reiter banjo
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LOST CHEROKEE on Bart Reiter 12" Grand Concert #909

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13 people like this

Play count: 771
Size: 1,846kb, uploaded 3/2/2012 6:25:08 PM
Genre: Jazz

In topics:
Cherokee Shuffle - Lost Indian

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Lost Cherokee on Bart Reiter Grand Concert #1143

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7 people like this

Play count: 216
Size: 1,833kb, uploaded 5/4/2013 7:45:58 PM
Genre: Old Time

In topics:
WTB Bart Reiter Professional Banjo.
Cherokee Shuffle - Lost Indian
Ramsey, Reiter, Wildwood or ????

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LOST CHEROKEE on Reiter IR with Rickard Dobson ring

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4 people like this

Play count: 313
Size: 1,322kb, uploaded 1/21/2012 11:58:30 AM
Genre: Old Time

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Mountain Pipe Dream -1978 - intro

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2 people like this

Play count: 86
Size: 1,582kb, uploaded 12/16/2011 10:35:45 AM
Genre: Bluegrass


This was the intro from the first cut in the LP: FIRST JUG by my old band: Pure Mountain Water - circa 1978
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Needlecase

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Play count: 425
Size: 3,154kb, uploaded 4/11/2010 4:30:34 PM
Genre: Old Time


from the cd: HOT Biscuit Jam w/ Liz Peason playing the two-finger banjo
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NEEDLECASE on Bart Reiter 12" Grand Concert #909

Posted by jbalch, written by Sam McGee

 
8 people like this

Play count: 239
Size: 1,224kb, uploaded 3/2/2012 6:26:12 PM
Genre: Old Time

In topics:
Ramsey, Reiter, Wildwood or ????

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Petersburg

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8 people like this

Play count: 146
Size: 3,233kb, uploaded 10/29/2011 6:16:41 AM
Genre: Old Time


This tune from my Carry On John cd was written around Halloween time many yeas ago. In the final form, it is a combination of two different tunes. I named it Petersburg. But the first part of the melody was originally called "Jack O Lantern."
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Rattletrap

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Play count: 182
Size: 1,358kb, uploaded 11/28/2011 7:53:45 PM
Genre: Old Time


From my ~HOT~ Biscuit Jam cd - recorded on an 1890s H. C. Dobson Silver Bell banjo
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Romero 12321 sample ~ UnNamed Original Tune

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Play count: 128
Size: 948kb, uploaded 1/3/2013 6:30:40 AM
Genre: Old Time

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Romero 12321 sound sample ~ Farther Along

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Play count: 96
Size: 915kb, uploaded 1/3/2013 6:29:48 AM
Genre: Old Time

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Shady Grove

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Play count: 208
Size: 1,011kb, uploaded 3/3/2012 7:53:14 PM
Genre: Old Time


Played on the 1993 Bart Reiter 12" Grand Concert
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Shuckin The Corn - Earl's new Vega Banjo -1959?

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Play count: 1008
Size: 2,019kb, uploaded 3/31/2010 1:17:59 PM
Genre: Bluegrass


from an old field recording. I'm not sure of the date
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Skip Stone Hop -on a boomer

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8 people like this

Play count: 1270
Size: 1,033kb, uploaded 11/5/2006 7:52:10 AM
Genre: Unknown/None Chosen


An original tune on my George Wunderlich banjo.
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Slingerland Banjo sample

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Play count: 89
Size: 573kb, uploaded 1/16/2013 6:26:26 PM
Genre: Jazz

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Somewhere Over The Rainbow

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6 people like this

Play count: 290
Size: 1,387kb, uploaded 3/17/2012 7:37:00 PM
Genre: Traditional


Inspired by Mike Iverson's post of the same tune. This has long been a favorite of mine.
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Sound Sample 1925 B&D Silver Bell #2

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2 people like this

Play count: 193
Size: 855kb, uploaded 7/15/2009 6:49:01 AM
Genre: Unknown/None Chosen

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SS Stewart Monogram banjo sample

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2 people like this

Play count: 279
Size: 708kb, uploaded 3/4/2010 4:19:21 AM
Genre: Old Time

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Star Spangled Banner

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4 people like this

Play count: 652
Size: 1,096kb, uploaded 10/24/2007 10:48:00 PM
Genre: Unknown/None Chosen


This was recorded for the opening ceremonies at my son's high school baseball games.
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Steam Powered Aero Plane

Posted by jbalch, written by John Hartford

 
4 people like this

Play count: 135
Size: 3,619kb, uploaded 12/3/2011 11:31:16 AM
Genre: Bluegrass


1978 recording by The Pure Mountain Water Band. From the lp: FIRST JUG. Marty Moseley (mandolin/vocal), Rob Schoolfield (bass), Todd Goins (guitar), John Balch (banjo).
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Sunray banjo sample - Away in a Manger

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Play count: 60
Size: 966kb, uploaded 11/20/2011 4:58:49 PM
Genre: Unknown/None Chosen


This is an arrangement of Away in A manger learned from the Emilou Harris Christmans LP.
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Sunray banjo sound sample

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Play count: 108
Size: 1,213kb, uploaded 11/20/2011 6:30:36 AM
Genre: Unknown/None Chosen


Sound sample for discussion thread. Recorded in Audacity using a ZOOM H2 as a USB mic.
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Swampgas

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6 people like this

Play count: 244
Size: 3,081kb, uploaded 3/3/2011 6:49:32 AM
Genre: Old Time

In topics:
best slow (sad?) clawhammer songs or players?


An original tune from my ~HOT~ Biscuit Jam cd. On this track: Jack Pearson -slide guitar/mandolin, Elizabeth Pearson -bass, John Balch (me) clawhammer banjo/guitar
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Teeviola UKE blues

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Play count: 86
Size: 1,639kb, uploaded 5/31/2012 10:59:21 AM
Genre: Other


Just for fun.
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The Old Rugged Cross

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Play count: 310
Size: 2,601kb, uploaded 7/14/2008 8:23:10 AM
Genre: Unknown/None Chosen


David Emery/ dulcimer and Pastor Harry (Timmins)/ guitar recorded: July 13, 2008, Murfreesboro, TN
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The Squirrel Hunters

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5 people like this

Play count: 207
Size: 1,171kb, uploaded 3/3/2012 7:51:49 PM
Genre: Old Time


Played on the 1993 Bart Reiter 12" Grand Concert
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Thompson's Farewell -Menzies grain measure

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9 people like this

Play count: 1277
Size: 1,094kb, uploaded 11/4/2006 9:16:14 PM
Genre: Unknown/None Chosen


Bobby Thompson was my friend and hero! I named this tune in his memory. Played on my Jeff Menzies Grain Measure banjo.
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Tommy George Banjo Ukulele sample

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Size: 623kb, uploaded 5/18/2012 11:17:58 AM
Genre: Other


"Cutie" banjo uke built by Tommy George
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Too Much Music - Menzies gourd

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Size: 1,249kb, uploaded 11/4/2006 9:21:23 PM
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I recorded this on my Jeff Menzies Gourd banjo. The studio version is on my first cd: Carry On John.
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Trust and Obey - Pastor Harry & David Emery

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Size: 2,035kb, uploaded 7/14/2008 8:25:01 AM
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David Emery/ dulcimer and Pastor Harry (Timmins)/ guitar Recorded July 13, 2008, Murfreesboro, TN
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Un-Named tune on Enoch Dobson 12" #D025

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Play count: 169
Size: 1,127kb, uploaded 12/1/2012 5:59:23 PM
Genre: Old Time

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Un-named tune on Lee Sproull #5

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Play count: 73
Size: 800kb, uploaded 9/30/2012 5:46:31 AM
Genre: Old Time


Demo of David Emery's banjo built by Lee Sproull (serial number 5)
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Un-named tune on Romero # 0671

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4 people like this

Play count: 290
Size: 995kb, uploaded 9/30/2012 3:56:42 PM
Genre: Old Time


Demo of David Emery's Romero banjo
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UnNamed tune on 12" Reiter IR with Rickard/Dobson tone ring added

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11 people like this

Play count: 462
Size: 931kb, uploaded 1/18/2012 6:28:19 PM
Genre: Old Time


Demo of banjo with ne tone ring added
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UnNamed Tune on Bart Reiter 12" Grand Concert #909

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6 people like this

Play count: 265
Size: 876kb, uploaded 3/2/2012 6:24:14 PM
Genre: Old Time

In topics:
Ramsey, Reiter, Wildwood or ????

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Unnamed tune on Dobson w/Fairbanks tone ring

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Size: 912kb, uploaded 11/19/2009 7:32:55 PM
Genre: Old Time


This very rare banjo was marketed by Dobson. It had a perforated tone ring patented by A. C Fairbanks. There are photos of this one on my homepage.
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UnNamed tune on JB Bonefaas #21 Dobson-style banjo

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Play count: 651
Size: 1,217kb, uploaded 2/26/2010 5:18:11 AM
Genre: Old Time


for comparison of Dobson-style banjos
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UnNamed tune on Original H. C. Dobson

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Play count: 806
Size: 912kb, uploaded 2/26/2010 5:14:54 AM
Genre: Old Time


sample for comparison of Dobson-style banjos
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UnNamed tune on Wayne Sagmoen banjo w/ Dobson-ring

Posted by jbalch

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Play count: 823
Size: 885kb, uploaded 2/26/2010 5:19:12 AM
Genre: Old Time

In topics:
Open Back Ranges and diminishing returns


for comparison of Dobson style banjos
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Untitled sample on a Washburn melody banjo - Jack Pearson

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Play count: 77
Size: 609kb, uploaded 12/5/2011 6:17:10 PM
Genre: Old Time


Performed by Jack Pearson
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Vega style F sample

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Size: 270kb, uploaded 9/20/2011 7:53:39 AM
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auction sample of a vega stye F tenor
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Waterbound demo

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Play count: 712
Size: 815kb, uploaded 12/23/2007 2:47:02 PM
Genre: Unknown/None Chosen

In topics:
best slow (sad?) clawhammer songs or players?

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What a Friend We Have in Jesus -H Timmins/ D Emery

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Play count: 233
Size: 2,156kb, uploaded 7/14/2008 8:26:21 AM
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David Emery/ dulcimer and Pastor Harry (Timmins)/ guitar Recorded July 13, 2008, Murfreesboro, TN
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xx The Soldiers Joy series - Vega Tubaphone

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Play count: 3592
Size: 1,033kb, uploaded 11/5/2006 8:20:18 AM
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1915 Vega tubaphone 11 13/16 rim (neck by Dan Knowles).
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xx The Soldiers Joy series -Cedar Mountain

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Play count: 1739
Size: 1,033kb, uploaded 11/5/2006 8:21:37 AM
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In topics:
Cedar Mountain Foothills just listed


Cedar Mountain Foothills model by Lo Gordon
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xx The Soldiers Joy series -Lee Rose Hill

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Play count: 913
Size: 1,033kb, uploaded 11/5/2006 8:24:07 AM
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12" Rose Hill by Chuck Lee
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xx The Soldiers Joy series -Ramsey Maple Special

Posted by jbalch

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Play count: 1046
Size: 1,033kb, uploaded 11/5/2006 8:22:57 AM
Genre: Unknown/None Chosen


12" Chanterelle Maple Special by Mike Ramsey
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xx The Soldiers Joy series -Reiter 12

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Play count: 1637
Size: 1,002kb, uploaded 11/5/2006 8:28:51 AM
Genre: Unknown/None Chosen

In topics:
Ramsey, Reiter, Wildwood or ????


A truly rare 12" rim internal resonator banjo by Bart Reiter
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xx The Soldiers Joy Series -Reiter Grand Concert

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Play count: 2657
Size: 1,002kb, uploaded 11/5/2006 8:27:22 AM
Genre: Unknown/None Chosen

In topics:
Ramsey, Reiter, Wildwood or ????


11" custom Grand Concert by Bart Reiter. This banjo has both Whyte laydie and Bacon tone rings in an internal resonator rim.
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xx The Soldiers Joy series -Wunder banjo

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Play count: 1073
Size: 1,033kb, uploaded 11/5/2006 8:25:19 AM
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14" Wunder minstrel style banjo by George Winderlich
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Year of Jubolo on Reiter Bacophone-plus

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Play count: 1991
Size: 668kb, uploaded 11/21/2006 9:06:05 PM
Genre: Unknown/None Chosen

In topics:
Whyte Laydie Question


Reiter Bacophone-Plus w/ pre-mounted Gold Tone calfskin head
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Year of Jubolo Reiter Galax Hairy Goatskin head

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Play count: 1607
Size: 675kb, uploaded 11/21/2006 9:07:09 PM
Genre: Unknown/None Chosen


Reiter Galax with a hairy goatskin head
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