http://www.banjohangout.org Banjo Hangout Forum Feed en-us Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:15:00 CST Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:15:00 CST eric@banjohangout.org eric@banjohangout.org http://www.banjohangout.org/topic/163311 Check out this article (http://www.nytimes.com/2009/11/22/realestate/22habi.html?hp) in this morning's NY Times about cartoonist Carolita Johnson with a picture of her playing her Deering Goodtime open back. She's a student of Tony Trischka's as well as being a New Yorker cartoonist. Interesting background for a burgeoning old time picker. - Ted www.tedlehmann.blogspot.com Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:15:58 CST eric@banjohangout.org http://www.banjohangout.org/topic/163310 Here's few website's that I found. Anybody wanna join me? Contact me. They have a porch we can pick at. All in respect to Earl! Da Man! http://www.destinationclevelandcounty.org/index.html http://dcchistoryproject.blogspot.com/ Sat, 21 Nov 2009 00:40:40 CST eric@banjohangout.org http://www.banjohangout.org/topic/163309 Much appreciated if someone could tell me the name of the tune at the very end of this clip: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WGgoW9OWM80 -Bryce Sat, 21 Nov 2009 00:38:04 CST eric@banjohangout.org http://www.banjohangout.org/topic/163308 After more than two weeks of rain we finally have a nice sunny morning. [img]http://www.sundstorp-uttran.se/images/S350005.jpg[/img] Sat, 21 Nov 2009 00:28:29 CST eric@banjohangout.org http://www.banjohangout.org/topic/163307 Sorry to post this on the tab request but I've been having a problem when toying around with the different settings.. Sometimes the B part of the tab dis-appears. Anyone else experience this? and how can I fix it? thanks so much, K Fri, 20 Nov 2009 22:09:12 CST eric@banjohangout.org http://www.banjohangout.org/topic/163306 Anybody know if Joes work is still distributed? Where can I get It? And where is the Joe Val Fest held? I know its coming up but dont know where. Any info is appreciated. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 22:03:19 CST eric@banjohangout.org http://www.banjohangout.org/topic/163305 A few years ago, I received a tab from a person whos name I have forgotten. It was Riding that Train and I was wondering if anyone had the tab somewhere on their computer. If it helps, he also sent me tab for Iron Man, Fur Elise, Jesu, joy of mans desiring, Pentatonic rock banjo riffs, and When the Levy Breaks. my email is Wowisgr8t@yahoo.com if anyone has the tab and they would like to send it to me. Thank you for your time. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 20:53:27 CST eric@banjohangout.org http://www.banjohangout.org/topic/163304 Some of you may find these interesting. http://www.glassdoor.com/Reviews/Gibson-Guitar-Reviews-E6869.htm Fri, 20 Nov 2009 20:19:41 CST eric@banjohangout.org http://www.banjohangout.org/topic/163303 I have a few of the locust banjo bridges I make on ebay if any of the hangout members would be interested in bidding on them ...appreciate it. Smitty [:)] Fri, 20 Nov 2009 20:04:13 CST eric@banjohangout.org http://www.banjohangout.org/topic/163302 I see this has been covered before but the archives don't go back that far. Anybody have this tab? Appreciate your assistance in advance. Jim Fri, 20 Nov 2009 19:52:10 CST eric@banjohangout.org http://www.banjohangout.org/topic/163300 <font size="3"> Ponderisms Can you cry under water? -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- How important does a person have to be before they are considered assassinated instead of just murdered? -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Why do you have to 'put your two cents in'.. But it's only a 'penny for your thoughts'? Where's that extra penny going to? -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Why does a round pizza come in a square box? -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- What disease did cured ham actually have? -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- How is it that we put man on the moon before we figured out it would be a good idea to put wheels on luggage? -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Why is it that people say they 'slept like a baby' when babies wake up like every two hours? -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- If a deaf person has to go to court, is it still called a hearing? ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Why are you IN a movie, but you're ON TV? -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Why do doctors leave the room while you change? They're going to see you naked anyway. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Why is 'bra' singular and 'panties' plural? -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Why do toasters always have a setting that burns the toast to a horrible crisp, which no decent human being would eat? -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- If Jimmy cracks corn and no one cares, why is there a stupid song about him? -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- If the professor on Gilligan's Island can make a radio out of a coconut, why can't he fix a hole in a boat? -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Why does Goofy stand erect while Pluto remains on all fours? They're both dogs! -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- If corn oil is made from corn, and vegetable oil is made from vegetables, what is baby oil made from? -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- If electricity comes from electrons, does morality come from morons? -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Do the Alphabet song and Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star have the same tune? -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Why did you just try singing the two songs above? -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Why do they call it an asteroid when it's outside the hemisphere, but call it a haemorrhoid when it's in your butt? -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Did you ever notice that when you blow in a dog's face, he gets mad at you, but when you take him for a car ride, he sticks his head out the window? -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- </font id="size3"> Fri, 20 Nov 2009 19:39:56 CST eric@banjohangout.org http://www.banjohangout.org/topic/163299 <font color="red"><i><b>Just uploaded to the BHO tab library.</b></i></font id="red"> Fri, 20 Nov 2009 19:26:23 CST eric@banjohangout.org http://www.banjohangout.org/topic/163298 MY WIFE HAS ASKED ME HOW MANY BANJOS I NEED I TOLD HER ALL OF THEM MY WIFE HAS SAID WHY DONT YOU LOOK AT ME LIKE YOU DO YOUR GRANADA I LIKE HER BETTER .SHE HAS WISHED SHE HAD STRINGS SO THAT I WOULD GIVE HER MORE ATTENTION LIKE I DO MY STRINGED INSTRUMENTS ..... NOW I LOVE MY WIFE AND I LOVE PLAYING BANJO MY WIFE KNOWS NOT TO MESS WITH THEM WE JUST SAW A MOVIE WHERE A GIRL THREW HER CHEATING BOYFRIENDS MARTIN GUITAR OUT THE WINDOW ..... NEITHER ONE OF US LAUGHED IT IS A GOOD THING LOVE AND MARRIAGE IS OK TOO Fri, 20 Nov 2009 19:21:50 CST eric@banjohangout.org http://www.banjohangout.org/topic/163297 Hangout member Jason Holgate's wife makes the best Kentucky Derby Pie in this or any other universe. Yummmmm Yummmm Fri, 20 Nov 2009 18:55:47 CST eric@banjohangout.org http://www.banjohangout.org/topic/163296 I got my new Goldtone BG250F today, finally. Sounded pretty good right out of the box. Cosmetically there's only small check on the resonator where I'd have my right knee if I was sitting...no big deal. The finish on the inside of the rim is pretty bad in places, if you're very concerned about how the inside of your banjo looks this might not be the banjo for you, but it doesn't bother me. Tuners seem solid, the stock bridge isn't bad (but I swapped with an old wood Kat Eyz), The tailpiece was actually touching the head, but it sounded good, I did raise it off the head just because I'm that way. Loosened the head tension slightly to pull out a fatter 3rd and 4th string low note. All in all it seems like a pretty solid banjo, I'm gonna play it at my gig tomorrow to give it an early test drive. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 18:37:55 CST eric@banjohangout.org http://www.banjohangout.org/topic/163295 I was channel surfing and came across Esteban pitching his sparkly black-rinestone encrusted guitar for only $139.95. Limited edition. This price includes a shiny croco-embossed case, strings, strap, polishing cloth, picks and 10 instructional DVDs. [:p] I'm gonna trade in my HD-28 and git me one of those beauties. [^] Anybody ever seen or played one of them? I dare you to show up a jam toting that thing. There's a distinct similarity between Esteban and Zorro that I'm seeing here. I say "seeing" because I'm got the mute so I can't hear the bloody thing!! Jeanie Fri, 20 Nov 2009 18:36:16 CST eric@banjohangout.org http://www.banjohangout.org/topic/163294 I have a Slingerland tenor neck that is worn but still a good neck and after looking at it to see if it was worth replacing the tuners, I decided that it was. Problem now is that although it looks simple enough (old friction pegs, ivory) It looks like I was wrong. I am sure that these can be removed and replaced, but after taking one screw loose my thoughts on that were stopped. Actually, I didn't want to damage anything and quit to ask this question. Looked in the archive but didn't see anything there. If you have suggestions as to the process, i'll be in your debt. Any help is appreciated. Shady Fri, 20 Nov 2009 18:25:57 CST eric@banjohangout.org http://www.banjohangout.org/topic/163293 I have just added 20 MASTERTONE blocks to eBay: http://shop.ebay.com/banjocraftsman/m.html?_nkw=&_armrs=1&_from=&_ipg=25 Get 'em while they last! [:D] Richie Dotson http://www.BanjoResource.com Fri, 20 Nov 2009 18:23:27 CST eric@banjohangout.org http://www.banjohangout.org/topic/163292 Uploaded to the BHO tab library. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 17:50:45 CST eric@banjohangout.org http://www.banjohangout.org/topic/163291 They're still popping up. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lWp7MGY3II4 Fri, 20 Nov 2009 17:46:25 CST eric@banjohangout.org http://www.banjohangout.org/topic/163290 I've been practicing the forward roll and playing a couple songs with it. Then the next lesson had a variation of the forward roll so I learned that but now when I go back and practice the first two songs my fingers play the variation forward roll. it messes up my songs. Will this get better as time goes by or do I need to do something different? Fri, 20 Nov 2009 17:30:38 CST eric@banjohangout.org http://www.banjohangout.org/topic/163289 George may have preferred the guitar or the ukelele, however, I have just uploaded my arrangement for the banjo to the BHO tab library. I started this arrangement in the middle of the night weeks ago and stopped cold in the middle of it. While I was posting previous releases a little while ago, I saw the file sitting there....the motivation hit me and, Voila! Here it is! It's now uploaded. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 17:09:50 CST eric@banjohangout.org http://www.banjohangout.org/topic/163288 anyone have any experience with the Valmet 412 U/O? Also curious about the switchable barrels with this gun... I was looking at two today, and really liked the way they felt and the way that the action worked, it was super smooth opening and closing... Thanks in advance Fri, 20 Nov 2009 17:06:04 CST eric@banjohangout.org http://www.banjohangout.org/topic/163287 I am in the process of restoring and old English banjo that the peghead is made of two pieces. They are joined as a straight butt joint across the middle of the 'waist'. Both pieces are different woods. I want to over lay the peghead with some maple veneer dyed black to cover this. My question is... can I stain the veneer both sides then glue it to the peghead, so that when I come to trim it to shape I don't have to redye the edges? Fri, 20 Nov 2009 16:23:25 CST eric@banjohangout.org http://www.banjohangout.org/topic/163286 <font color="red"><i><b>Just uploaded to the BHO tab library.</b></i></font id="red"> Fri, 20 Nov 2009 15:55:18 CST eric@banjohangout.org http://www.banjohangout.org/topic/163285 <font color="red"><i><b>Just uploaded to the BHO tab library.</b></i></font id="red"> Fri, 20 Nov 2009 15:48:36 CST eric@banjohangout.org http://www.banjohangout.org/topic/163284 I have the Earl Scruggs book that I bought new and no cd came with it, was just wondering if any of you have the cd that you would be willing to part with or if you might know where I can get a copy any help is greatly appreicated. thanks Fri, 20 Nov 2009 15:23:00 CST eric@banjohangout.org http://www.banjohangout.org/topic/163283 <font color="red"><i><b>Just uploaded to the BHO tab library...</b></i></font id="red"> Previously released on the BHO.... Fri, 20 Nov 2009 15:12:52 CST eric@banjohangout.org http://www.banjohangout.org/topic/163282 <font color="red"><i><b>Just uploaded to the BHO tab section.</b></i></font id="red"> Previously realeased on the BHO. The Stadium Organ kicks in before the banjo part kicks in...it's there for effect... Fri, 20 Nov 2009 15:04:28 CST eric@banjohangout.org http://www.banjohangout.org/topic/163281 Hey I would appreciate it if someone somehow knew the tabs to the moondance song. It is mainly a harmonica song but I really like it and would like to learn it on the banjo. If anyone could help me out with this I would appreciate it very much. Thanks Fri, 20 Nov 2009 15:02:09 CST eric@banjohangout.org http://www.banjohangout.org/topic/163280 Problem.....when I capo up to A or D I need to retune even when I was in tune before I put the capo on. Then when I take it off, I need to retune again. Is that normal??? Any advice would be appreciated! Fri, 20 Nov 2009 15:01:40 CST eric@banjohangout.org http://www.banjohangout.org/topic/163279 Lucy Porter ( comedian ) won the special Pudsey Master Mind Quiz Show for Children in Need tonight on BBC 2. Steve Martin was her specialist topic. Her final score is the highest recorded for any contestant of Master Mind. David Fri, 20 Nov 2009 14:56:41 CST eric@banjohangout.org http://www.banjohangout.org/topic/163278 <font color="red"><i><b>Just uploaded to the BHO tab section.</b></i></font id="red"> Previously released on the BHO. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 14:54:43 CST eric@banjohangout.org http://www.banjohangout.org/topic/163277 <font color="red"><i><b>Just uploaded to the BHO tab section....</b></i></font id="red"> Fri, 20 Nov 2009 14:49:06 CST eric@banjohangout.org http://www.banjohangout.org/topic/163276 <font color="red"><i><b>I just uploaded my 'Scruggs-ized' arrangement to the BHO tab section.</b></i></font id="red"> This arrangement was previously released on the BHO some time ago. It includes the melody as executed in a Scruggs fashion with the lyrics in the key of G. Looking forward to another beautiful fall weekend. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 14:42:40 CST eric@banjohangout.org http://www.banjohangout.org/topic/163275 I previously released this on the BHO....It's been awhile. This rendition does not contain the 'banjo riff' that was played in the original Neil Young version...but the melody, character and lyrics are here in my arrangement. I've always wondered who it was that played the banjo on Young's recording...anybody know? <font color="red"><i><b>In the mean time, my tabbed arrangement has just been uploaded to the BHO Tab Library.</b></i></font id="red"> Fri, 20 Nov 2009 14:33:11 CST eric@banjohangout.org http://www.banjohangout.org/topic/163274 Don't blame me -- I'm just the messenger. http://vimeo.com/7576633 Fri, 20 Nov 2009 14:19:55 CST eric@banjohangout.org http://www.banjohangout.org/topic/163273 check it out on the classifieds....book's, capo's, bridges etc... Fri, 20 Nov 2009 14:16:56 CST eric@banjohangout.org http://www.banjohangout.org/topic/163272 I sent an e-mail three days ago. I called and left a message. No answers. My order was taken electronically I think but the new HR-30 tone ring wasn't listed on the website. [?] Fri, 20 Nov 2009 13:58:09 CST eric@banjohangout.org http://www.banjohangout.org/topic/163271 This summer I was incorrectly diagnosed with Lyme Disease. After a lot of medications and a ton of testing, seems like I have Rheumatoid Arthritus. Anyone on here have it or know of the condition? I haven't been on the hangout much latly because my fingers and hands hurt to type. Today is a particularly good ( pain free) day so I thought I would jump on and get caught up. As for playing the banjo, forget it. My fingers, hands, and wrists are in too much pain to play. I haven't picked it up in over a month. At the moment thay are just treating the symptoms, but on Dec. 4th I go back to the Rheumatologists to begin my treatment for the actual disease. Hopefully it gets under control and I can start playing again. It's good to be able to vent and share my thoughts with everyone on here. Thanks for reading and I hope to hear from someone with some experience and advice on this condition. Don Fri, 20 Nov 2009 13:49:45 CST eric@banjohangout.org http://www.banjohangout.org/topic/163270 many of you have probably heard and maybe even seen fiddle sticks...but have ya heard/seen banjo sticks!?! check this out http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N-NxfoP6GcU&feature=player_embedded enjoy Fri, 20 Nov 2009 13:48:45 CST eric@banjohangout.org http://www.banjohangout.org/topic/163269 I'm installing a StewMac HotRod truss rod and I'm wondering about how to install it so it can be adjusted from the heel. The overall length of the neck from the nut to where the heel meets the rim is about 19-1/2", but the truss rod is only 18". If I put the adjustment nut at the heel end, the rest of the rod won't traverse the entire length of the neck. If I try to make the truss rod start at the nut, the adjustment will be way up in the heel. Is that OK? Fri, 20 Nov 2009 13:41:17 CST eric@banjohangout.org http://www.banjohangout.org/topic/163268 just thought I'd send you a little update. I was working in my woodshop this past Wednesday and cut one of my fingers off. It was my pinky finger at the 2nd knuckle on my left hand. I also clipped the end of my ring finger and the end of my thumb. This will probably end my banjo picking for the most part. If it had been my right hand it wouldn't have had much effect on my picking. I thank God it wasn't any worse, it could easily have been my whole hand. sounds Like Mr. Revis Martin could use some prayers for his hand. probably for his eyes too so he can see where his hand is next time. sorry 'bout that last part, I just had to type it[;)] Fri, 20 Nov 2009 13:20:49 CST eric@banjohangout.org http://www.banjohangout.org/topic/163267 Last Sat night, I went to a bluegrass show in Durant, OK. Glen Bonham opened and was good. Next came The Grascals with a high energy show and a great Banjo Lady. They put on a great show. The next act was the Dan Tyminski Band. They had very good musicians and put on a great show also. The last act was Earl Scruggs. If I had a nickle for every time I have seen Earl, I could retire. Earl had to be helped to the stage and he looked in very poor health. His playing was not what I had listened to on the wayh to Durant (Foggy Mountain Banjo). Gary had to prompt him to take his breaks. He was a very pale shadow of himself. When their show was over, they took off Earl's banjo and helped him get up and get off the stage. Even The Great Mr. Earl Scruggs is mortal. I pray for him. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 13:09:31 CST eric@banjohangout.org http://www.banjohangout.org/topic/163266 Wish I wodda took my camera with me. Fellow showed me a very nice old banjo. Straight pegs, fancy curly inlays. And a tone ring that appears to be sitting on a couple dozen chisel-ended spikes! Never saw anything like it. I'm encouraging the owner to log on here, and become a member, since he is learning banjo. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 13:04:43 CST eric@banjohangout.org http://www.banjohangout.org/topic/163265 Hey everyone! Tune o’ the Week time is here! And woohoo, I’m not late. :) So…my pick for this lovely mid-November week is… JEFF STURGEON I first heard this perfectly crooked tune in a jam at the Bluff Country Gathering in MN last year. A banjo player was rippin’ it up something awesome. I loved it so I went home and figured it out…with the help (I know, I’m such a cheater) of Dan Levenson’s Festival Tunes book. **So yes, for the post skimmers: look for tab in Dan Levenson’s Old-Time Festival Tunes book!** I was excited to research this tune because every time I play it I get this strange visual of a fish named Jeff. Brad Leftwich, in his “Learn to Play Old-Time Fiddle” DVD, says that this tune is from John Salyer (Eastern Kentucky) and sure enough, a google produced this fine recording from the Digital Library of Appalachia (recorded in 1940-1941): http://www.aca-dla.org/cdm4/item_viewer.php?CISOROOT=/Berea&CISOPTR=1390&REC=19 **Note how he plays the C part 3x in the middle and again at the end of the recording :) - I like! I also found the following annotation in “Old-time Kentucky Fiddle Tunes” (Jeff Todd Titon) after a transcription of the tune: “…Salyer, the sole source musician for this tune, played a number of rare, local tunes in AEae with mixolydian melodic flavor. He learned it from Bob Johnson of Johnson County, KY. Jeff Sturgeon taught Johnson how to play fiddle (Bruce Greene, personal communication). This setting has a well-developed A part and an unusual exploration of the subtonic at the start of the B part.” Phew, so he’s not a fish! He is/was a real person! In order to fulfill the Tune o’ the Week research duties to my utmost, I did a whitepages search for Jeff and found 73 Jeff Sturgeons in the US. Seven of them live in Kentucky! Could he still be alive? Is one of them his son? Oh, the mystery is killing me! Does anyone in Kentucky know??? Back to the tune: There are some nice recordings of this tune on youtube. Here are just a few: Bruce Molsky: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iz0WcPu5mEU Frosty Morn: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i-3E8VQ2ZsE clawhammerTim: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r_DRfO9x8Eg I tried to record my version, but every recording was cut short due to loud baby noises :)…I’ll keep trying and I’ll edit this post to include it if I’m successful. Okay, bring it on, people – more info on Jeff Sturgeon! All my best from sunny Colorado, Lori :) [:)][:)] Fri, 20 Nov 2009 12:53:35 CST eric@banjohangout.org http://www.banjohangout.org/topic/163264 I have a Countryman Pro openback. It is my first upgrade and I am very interested to learn about setup. It has planetary tuners and a tone ring, so I think the quality is reasonable. I have tightened the rennaisance head and put on a slightly better bridge. If I pluck a single string the sound seems to go on for a long time. If I damp that string some sound continues for the same period of time. I can only assume the other strings are vibrating. Or is this the tone ring? There seems to be two issues here, both of which would seem to compromise the definition of the individual notes: The long sustain and the lack of insulation between strings. Is this what those stepped bridges are for? Or is it about stuffing socks against the head? I'm not sure whether prolonged sustain is a good thing. I don't like it much. I like other aspects of the sound. Anyhoo - could someone give me a clue on how to control sustain? Thanks in advance Confused! Paul Fri, 20 Nov 2009 12:52:28 CST eric@banjohangout.org http://www.banjohangout.org/topic/163263 I clicked this link. [img]http://www.banjohangout.ws/banjohangout.org/storage/photos/large/41148-137261320112009.jpg[/img] It brought me to this page. [img]http://www.banjohangout.ws/banjohangout.org/storage/photos/large/41148-338261320112009.jpg[/img] Upon trying page one, I discovered that this thread <i>had</i> no page 2. [img]http://www.banjohangout.ws/banjohangout.org/storage/photos/large/41148-237261320112009.jpg[/img] I am only trying to assist in bettering the hangout. So if someone wants to look into this, please do. Thanks! -John Fri, 20 Nov 2009 12:30:56 CST eric@banjohangout.org http://www.banjohangout.org/topic/163262 Hey Gang, Yep, its that time again where Im down to one measely phrase and I cant decide which to use in" Good Bye Liza Jane."(too neurotic..[:D][:(][:D])..Joe and Laurence, I know you guys have already heard some counter -melody rough draft approaches but now its down to the wire.Please go to my page and listen to the two exps labled 1 and 2...They ARE quite different I can assure you. The mixes are alittle garbled becuase Im not quite up to speed yet and had to slow down the lead track. Anyway, you guys have always been BIG help in these delimmas. I look forward to your critiques with great eagarness[:D]...OK BTW, I cant individualize the song links anymore? so this link will just take ya to my page..Sorry for the inconvience. http://www.banjohangout.org/myhangout/music.asp?id=11906 Thanks, John Fri, 20 Nov 2009 12:15:09 CST eric@banjohangout.org http://www.banjohangout.org/topic/163260 I'm in Round Rock, TX and have a nice 1992 Martin D-18V I'd like to trade for a nice tenor banjo. Rock bottom value of my Martin is at least $1500 but more reasonably priced around $2000. I'm looking for a tenor banjo of the same value. I'm kinda sketchy about shipping so I'm gonna have to ask that we exchange the guitar for the banjo in person. [IMG]http://i211.photobucket.com/albums/bb117/Fishmonger_707/Molly.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://i211.photobucket.com/albums/bb117/Fishmonger_707/headfront.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://i211.photobucket.com/albums/bb117/Fishmonger_707/soundhole.jpg[/IMG] Fri, 20 Nov 2009 12:08:04 CST