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Rindill - Posted - 12/24/2010: 23:00:29
I am certainly glad to see that the Renaissance (LOL!) is still alive and well!
rubicon - Posted - 12/25/2010: 01:32:08
My question was an inquiry and not a complaint at all . The banjo in my opinion is very well made and I have no doubt that you have little or no problems with the neck , mine is smooth as glass and is my daily player . I see there are many versions of the goodtime like the crow, the special and the classic . I think the banjo with the new peghead design would look awesome with the natural finish, and a scooped ebony fretboard it was just a thought, I think it would sell like hotcakes .
We have considered it. However, to date we have built many thousands of Goodtime banjos.
This neck design is one of the most reliablly stable instruments on the market.
Out of 5,000 we make yearly we may have 10 necks that need replacement.
If it is working, why would we change it?
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Edited by - rubicon on 12/25/2010 01:46:48
rubicon - Posted - 12/25/2010: 01:33:44
I agree totally It is a great banjo
quote:
Originally posted by 1four5
My Goodtime Special's neck still remains the fastest, most comfortable neck on any banjo I've owned or played.
But with that said, I still think there is a gap in the banjo world that no one has filled... and the Goodtime Special is soooo close. I would call it the "Telecaster" gap. The banjo world doesn't have a Telecaster model. A solid workhorse tank, that has all it's parts, but no fluff. A simple banjo that a beginner that can take to their first lesson, then first gig, and still be gigging with it 30 years later (Think Bruce Springstein's or Keith Richard's Telecasters). Take a Goodtime Special... it already has the perfect rim and tone ring. The tailpiece is a work of art, I believe the best in the industry. Give the neck a skunk stripe and truss rod, SS frets, and add the second co-rod. With the right name, flange hole shape, and marketing, you've got it. I've always thought it was a shame that such a good rim and tone ring was tacked onto what the banjo world considers a "beginner" banjo line. Reading this forum every day for going on six years, I still say that the Goodtime Special is the banjo worlds best kept secret, that blows away everything else in it's price range, but always seems to get burried and overlooked because of it's woody brothers.
ponty - Posted - 12/25/2010: 18:02:22
Deering advertise their Vega Senator as having a 'spun brass' tone ring. In the past, they described it as
a 'Little Wonder' tone ring ( Their Little Wonder banjo having no tone ring at all!)
Has this tone ring changed, or is it the same thing with a different name?
The Rose - Posted - 12/26/2010: 10:53:06
I've had my Goodtime for a little more than a month now. It's my first banjo , and from what most folks said it's about the best banjo at that price range. I'm very happy with it, it's very light and looks how a banjo should look. Just one nit to pick, there are no dots on the side of the neck, as a full blown beginner I think it would be nice to have those. But thats all I have to complain about. other than that little thing I love the banjo, i wish I could say the same for my wife HAHAHA.
Dog Break - Posted - 12/26/2010: 12:38:43
Hi everyone
I've been a lurker here for some time, but now it's time to speak up. I just got my Eagle II and it is fantastic!
My question is about how relative humidity will effect the instrument. I live in a very dry climate compared to where it came from (I live in Calgary AB and ordered it from The 12th Fret in Toronto). The maintenance manual on the Deering website suggests a humidifier in the banjo case, but I would like to keep the banjo out on display when not practicing if I could. I also wonder if taking it in and out of the case, and exposing it to the humidity extremes may be worse on the wood than a more consistant humidity exposure.
My other query stems from reading this thread. Some pages back Janet mentioned looking into the possibility of registering instruments online at the Deering website. I looked around but couldn't find if this has been implemented, however, my exploration of the site did lead me to order one of of those toad skin pick cases which is pretty cool, but I digress... Is there online registration available at this time, or should I just suck it up, find a pen, and fill out the card?
I'm quite new at the whole banjo thing and I'm having a lot of fun learning. This site has been a valuable resource, and Janet's contributions have played a large part in my choosing Deering to upgrade my banjo.
Andrew
Edited by - Dog Break on 12/26/2010 12:39:34
Rob MacKillop - Posted - 12/26/2010: 15:01:23
You have to fill the card in and send it to them. I'm in Scotland, bought the Eagle II in England, and still had to send the card in. I think they need your signature. In return you get three months free time on Tony Trishka's Banjo School if you sign up and pay for three months (so you get an extra three months courtesy of Deering).
Snowbound here in Edinburgh, and 10 degrees below. No problems with humidity.
Congratulations on your purchase!
dpete210 - Posted - 12/26/2010: 15:25:09
Dog break, since you live in a dry humidity area, in my opinion it would not be a good idea to leave your banjo out of the case for extended periods of time. The dry humidity will over time negatively impact the wood. Another reason is for safety purposes. There have been numerous threads about banjo stands and how banjos have been accidentally knocked off them. You can make a case humidifier with a plastic soap holder, one where the lid opens and closes. Drill some small holes in the top (cover) - I've evenly spaced about 10 holes across the top on the ones I've made. Cut a sponge to fit into that soap holder and thoroughly wet it, then squeeze out the excess water so that it is not dripping wet. Place the wetted sponge into the container and close the lid. Place your humidifier in the neck section of the case and store your banjo in the case when not in use. This will not only protect your banjo from inevitable nicks and scratches, but also help prevent an accident where a pet or someone could knock the banjo off of a stand. If that were to happen, you would most likely be facing some expensive repairs when the neck snaps or you get some serious chips or dings in your banjo if the neck survived a fall. It is especially important to keep your banjo in its case during the winter heating season. The wood will do weird things when it dries and for sure you don't want the banjo neck to warp. Unless it is quite dry year around where you are living, most likely the only time you will need a case humidifier is during the winter heating season. Good Luck!
PS This video will show what to do: youtube.com/watch?v=0Q0SZ69c4Tc
Here is a video of another idea: youtube.com/watch?v=b5P0_irwOPI
Welcome to BHO 
Great banjo choice by the way!
Edited by - dpete210 on 12/26/2010 17:14:40
Dog Break - Posted - 12/26/2010: 17:48:48
Thanks guys
I suspected as much, just hoped to keep banjo out where it could be seen. Also more likely to pick it up when it's right there, but preserving it is more important.
Rob, your videos are great!
I'll get my other half to fill out card so that it is legible :/
Andrew
Rindill - Posted - 12/27/2010: 00:06:17
- Er - I din't have no card - bought mine 2cd hand, (a very trusted guy who used to have a music store, and had upgraded his banjo) - any options there?
Also, Mine is out all the time on a stand -If I had to put it in a gig bag and take it out again everytime, I would be playing way less - can't do that, addicted. It's a working banjo, and I'm a working woman. - so we both brave the weather, bills and and ups and downs - risks, come what may - it's gotta be to hand . (LOL!)
The stand is WAY out of the way, stage stand with guard, and braced against my couch.
All this talk makes me wonder if one could leave it out, tent it with a breathable fabric, with a couple of spongecases - that might work.
What WOULD make a good banjo snuggie??
Jen/Rindill/Ladymuse
Dog Break - Posted - 12/27/2010: 02:52:56
Something snuggie made with bacon would be the best I would think.
Gomer - Posted - 12/27/2010: 07:18:52
I took delivery of my Tenbrooks this Thursday last before Christmas. Thank you Miss Janet for your gracious courtesies. It is great to get treated like a rock star. It was not necessary to put all the sound and timbre into that piece and I shall feel quite guilty if there is not enough more to go around for others. Everyday I pick it up. the sound blossoms and flowers more. This has a fuller and rounder sound than even ARAU the mighty's tenbrooks. It is sound that has texture and fabric. I am glad I got the SS frets as the nickel frets would have not made it to the new year for the hours I am putting on this banjo!
Janet Deering - Posted - 12/27/2010: 13:16:00
You are most welcome. It's great to hear that it arrived safe and sound and you are enjoying playing it.
Ill be interested to hear how your strings are holding up with the stainless steel frets - let me know how it goes.
You can confirm or deny the rumor about shorter string life with harder frets. I'd be interested to know the facts.
We had a great Christmas.... I'm glad we had a part in making your Christmas very Merry!
Janet Deering - Posted - 12/27/2010: 13:58:50
My question is about how relative humidity will effect the instrument. I live in a very dry climate compared to where it came from (I live in Calgary AB and ordered it from The 12th Fret in Toronto). The maintenance manual on the Deering website suggests a humidifier in the banjo case, but I would like to keep the banjo out on display when not practicing if I could. I also wonder if taking it in and out of the case, and exposing it to the humidity extremes may be worse on the wood than a more consistant humidity exposure.
The nice thing about banjos is that they are much more durable in regards to humitity challenges than a guitar. I would leave it out by my easy chair and enjoy playing it until I noticed a problem with the action. With a Deering banjo, since they are built of premium woods that are properly dried, a truss rod adjustment is what you might need as a result of dry humidity and it's easy to solve. You can either adjust the truss rod or put it into the case with humidifier as suggested. Your banjo was built here in San Diego which is a dry climate as well so it will probably be fine. The finish we have been using for the past 8 years is the most durable finish we have ever seen. I have not seen our current finish have any major lacquer checking which is what used to happen with older finishes in cold weather.
The sudden changes in humidity from very wet to very dry, or the other way around, is what you want to avoid because this can cause cracks in the finish or the wood as it rapidly expands or contracts.
One thing to consider is the stand you plan to use. If you put your banjo in the type of stand we feature on our website, the kind that holds the banjo from the drum, rather than the guitar stand that holds it by the peghead your banjo will be better off. Having a heavy banjo hang by the neck isn't the best approach even though it works okay in temporary circumstances. If you plan to keep it on the stand it would be better to support the banjo from the bottom of the pot. You will need less neck adjustments this way.
While dry weather can mess up the entire construction of the fragile body of a guitar..... be glad that you play a banjo. It is a more durable instrument.
Is there online registration available at this time, or should I just suck it up, find a pen, and fill out the card?
We will have the on line registration up within the next 30 days. You can mail it in or go on-line in late January. Either way you want to do it is fine.
Dog Break - Posted - 12/27/2010: 15:38:13
Thank you, Janet.
My current banjo stand is a hangie type. I'll get a sittie type!
Bizdoc - Posted - 12/27/2010: 16:09:25
I keep mine in a floor stand, and I'm with Janet, If it's not in front of me and in a case, I'll just figure its too much trouble to get it out. When I see it I figure I owe it a little playing time.
dpete210 - Posted - 12/28/2010: 09:14:55
While it is certainly true that a guitar is much more prone to negative effects brought about by dry humidity, I choose to take a preventative approach (learned the hard way) with banjos or any instrument that has wood in its makeup. Dry air will negatively affect an instrument, Deering banjos included. I had a beautiful Hartford neck twist last winter during our Minnesota heating season. Not only is it not fun to be greeted with such a happening, it is EXPENSIVE to remedy the situation if your banjo is not covered by a warranty, to say nothing about the time it takes to be able to get your banjo back to a playable condition. Since my Hartford was bought used, there was no warranty and I ended up replacing the neck after several attempts to fix the twist were unsuccessful. Prior to the Hartford neck problem that developed, I used to leave my banjos on a stand ready to be played, but after having the Hartford neck develop problems during the dry heating season, I case them and use a case humidifier made from a soap container and sponge in each of my banjo cases during the winter months. It may not guarantee the absence of future problems, but since I live where we have to heat our homes during the winter and the air becomes very dry, you won't see my banjos or guitars sitting out on a stand for extended periods of time. It doesn't take much effort to put the banjo in its case or take it out when one wants to play. For those who don't want to take the 30 seconds it takes to get out or put away the banjo, so be it. Different strokes for different folks.
It is good to read the confidence Ms. Deering has in their banjos. Each Deering banjo I own is a terrific banjo. I am sure it is a comfort to know that if a banjo neck warps or twists due to dry air there will be no problems getting the neck "righted" or replaced by the Deerings. Just be sure that you are the initial purchaser and have a warranty that covers any damage to the wood because if you are not the original purchaser, you may get a little sympathy, but repair or replacement will be totally your responsibility regardless where the fault lies. Even if your banjo is covered by warranty, getting your banjo to Deering (or where ever you send it for repair) and back to you will be on your dime. 
Edited by - dpete210 on 12/28/2010 09:47:42
Grey Dog - Posted - 12/28/2010: 10:39:02
quote:
Originally posted by lethegoodtimesroll
Most of the Deering dealers hang thier Banjos.Just some food for thought
That's business and maximizing selling space.
I know not one dealer who hangs their *own* banjo.
Mango - Posted - 12/28/2010: 11:43:42
quote:
Originally posted by Grey Dog
quote:
Originally posted by lethegoodtimesroll
Most of the Deering dealers hang thier Banjos.Just some food for thought
That's business and maximizing selling space.
I know not one dealer who hangs their *own* banjo.
so what youre saying is that dealers know that hanging a Banjo on the wall..is "wrong" but to save space..they will do it anyway..now thats some food for thought.
DeanT - Posted - 12/28/2010: 13:04:01
I've been hanging mine since the day I got it. I keep hoping to get up one day, and it will be a long neck... 
5th year no problems. My Tele's been hanging for over 25 years no problem. If a banjo or guitar couldn't take the stresses of quietly hanging vertically on the wall, I would hate to ever expose it to all the tangental and transient forces of lifting it out of a case, and playing it, not to mentione the compounding G forces of dancing around a little while playing it... that would scare me
Edited by - DeanT on 12/28/2010 13:09:06
Grey Dog - Posted - 12/28/2010: 15:06:21
quote:
Originally posted by lethegoodtimesroll
so what youre saying is that dealers know that hanging a Banjo on the wall..is "wrong" but to save space..they will do it anyway..now thats some food for thought.
The banjo heaven dealer who is in a bluegrass band: No.
The guitar shop that happens to carry a few banjos to oblige unruly pickers: More likely.
The music shop that is run by a businessperson and not a musician: Most likely.
Grey Dog - Posted - 12/28/2010: 15:07:38
quote:
Originally posted by lethegoodtimesroll
Deering cutomer service leaves much to be desired. I have a brand new Deering. I had a simple request and they wanted to charge me. I have to rank them the worst. too bad. I hear they used to be good.
May I ask what the simple request was?
MTBanjo - Posted - 12/28/2010: 15:21:22
Greg Boyd, who carries new Pruchas and Williams, plus whatever other nice banjos he'll take on a trade-in, hangs all his instruments. He is a musician, dealer and luthier. Not that that's the final word, but I do trust how he treats an instrument.
Janet Deering - Posted - 12/30/2010: 09:02:17
We hang banjos in our showroom as well. I have never directly tied any neck problem to hanging a Deering banjo. It's not as major a factor as one might imagine from reading this thread. (However, I can't say that for imported banjos.)
But, given the choice with lots of space, and a banjo that I want to play for years to come, I'd get the floor stand so it is right by my easy chair. Greg and I like to have a banjo handy when we sit down.
We have banjos in these stands in just about every room in our home.
dpete210 - Posted - 12/30/2010: 09:26:26
quote:
We have banjos in these stands in just about every room in our home.
Shocked!
firemx220 - Posted - 12/30/2010: 11:08:42
Janet do you have a favorite banjo you like to play a little more than the others?
dbrooks - Posted - 12/30/2010: 12:18:41
Ponty's Question re: Senator Tone Ring
Janet,
Ponty posed this question in another forum and I advised him to post it here so you would see it and be able to give him an authoritative answer. He did so (on p.43) but I'm guessing you may have missed it.
"Deering advertise their Vega Senator as having a 'spun brass' tone ring. In the past, they described it as
a 'Little Wonder' tone ring ( Their Little Wonder banjo having no tone ring at all!)
Has this tone ring changed, or is it the same thing with a different name?"
I thought you would want the opportunity to reply to him.
David
Edited by - dbrooks on 12/31/2010 07:03:43
PharmBoy - Posted - 12/30/2010: 13:59:39
quote:
Originally posted by The Rose
I've had my Goodtime for a little more than a month now. It's my first banjo , and from what most folks said it's about the best banjo at that price range. I'm very happy with it, it's very light and looks how a banjo should look. Just one nit to pick, there are no dots on the side of the neck, as a full blown beginner I think it would be nice to have those. But thats all I have to complain about. other than that little thing I love the banjo, i wish I could say the same for my wife HAHAHA.
I have the same complaint. I used a 1/16" drill bit to CAREFULLY drill small holes on the side of the neck, which I then filled with white epoxy (my GT is the dark finish). You could use paint as well I suppose. Using the actual side-dot plastic would be a big improvement.
Edited by - PharmBoy on 12/30/2010 14:02:38
mainejohn - Posted - 12/30/2010: 14:48:41
dpete210 wrote: " Dry air will negatively affect an instrument, Deering banjos included. I had a beautiful Hartford neck twist last winter during our Minnesota heating season. Not only is it not fun to be greeted with such a happening, it is EXPENSIVE to remedy the situation if your banjo is not covered by a warranty, to say nothing about the time it takes to be able to get your banjo back to a playable condition. Since my Hartford was bought used, there was no warranty and I ended up replacing the neck after several attempts to fix the twist were unsuccessful."
...I've gotta believe that there must have been something inherently flawed with that neck for it to develop a twist just because it was left out on a stand during the winter (or two?) I've been doing that for years in both Maine and Minnesota in rooms heated by a fireplace and/or an oil furnace. I've never thought twice about doing so, and have never experienced anything approaching a twisted neck.
dpete210 - Posted - 12/30/2010: 15:27:17
mainejohn, all I can tell you is that the neck twisted during the heating season in 2009-10 and previously played fine (1992 model). When I contacted Deering the explanation I received was "Your problem can be the reaction of that neck to the dry environment you have in Minnesota in the winter time." The truss rod adjustment did nothing to improve the severe buzzing probably because the problem was at the first four frets. No warranty (bought used), no other choice but to buy myself a new neck. So to be on the safe side, I'm hoping a similar problem never occurs and will use the case humidifer and keep the banjo cased when not in use during our heating season. When I did leave my banjos out on a stand in previous winters, I noticed I had to adjust the truss rod several times to compensate for the neck movement that would affect the action or produce a buzz. So far this winter I've not had to deal with that, but there is lots of winter left, so we'll see if keeping the banjos cased and with a humidifier in the case makes any difference on the number of truss rod adjustments.
Edited by - dpete210 on 12/30/2010 15:32:07
EggSalad - Posted - 12/30/2010: 18:41:53
quote:
Originally posted by EggSalad
I've had a Deering Deluxe for a month or so now, and I swear it sounds better everytime I play it (and not due to my talent level).
I'm toying with putting medium strings on it, as well as tightening the tail piece, and maybe replacing the bridge. None of these changes are needed, I'm just curious how the sound will elvove as I make them.
I wouldn't do all of these things at once. Thinking I'mm mess with the tailpiece, and see what I think, then maybe change the bridge in a month to see what happens.
Any other Deering owners have recommendations, or personal experience to share along those lines?
So I ended up putting a Moonbridge light, std spacing, 5/8" bridge on, and med-light GHS strings. I really like the changes thus far. I like the feel of the strings better, and I have a more pronounced, higher pitched plunk sound than before. Probably going to mess with the tailpiece, and head at some point, but not for a while. Just wanted to update this incase other deering players wanted to share.
Ronnie - Posted - 12/31/2010: 07:46:00
Mary James meanmary.com mentioned she has a a new banjo, but I didn't get the details. I notice on her web page she isn't playing her trusty Good Time Gumby.
Rindill - Posted - 12/31/2010: 13:47:08
By the way - for those of you who aren't signed up - on the Deering mailing email list, they send out great newsletters and updates and tip sheets - NOT just a standard catalogue -
These folks are into high communication about banjos and staying in touch with all and bringing great news.
If you aren't on their mailing list, get on it! Wonderful articles!
Janet Deering - Posted - 01/03/2011: 06:57:39
Thanks for letting people know about our e-mail newsletters for those who sign up to receive them on our website. We send them out a few times a month.
In our e-mail newsletters we offer valuable insights and tips on banjo set up and various tips on learning and playing the banjo.
I'm glad you like the articles. We will keep them coming.
Janet Deering - Posted - 01/03/2011: 06:59:41
Mary James meanmary.com mentioned she has a a new banjo, but I didn't get the details. I notice on her web page she isn't playing her trusty Good Time Gumby.
Yes, Mary got one of the new Goodtimes with the Deering peghead shape and 3-ply violin grade maple rim last Fall.
Janet Deering - Posted - 01/03/2011: 07:05:21
I have the same complaint. I used a 1/16" drill bit to CAREFULLY drill small holes on the side of the neck, which I then filled with white epoxy (my GT is the dark finish). You could use paint as well I suppose. Using the actual side-dot plastic would be a big improvement.
Thanks for your thoughts. About a month ago we did add the side dots as a feature on Classic Goodtime models. These are the upper line models of the Goodtime line with the dark stain and spikes and planetary tuners.
Janet Deering - Posted - 01/03/2011: 07:10:21
"Deering advertise their Vega Senator as having a 'spun brass' tone ring. In the past, they described it as
a 'Little Wonder' tone ring ( Their Little Wonder banjo having no tone ring at all!)
Has this tone ring changed, or is it the same thing with a different name?"
The reference to the "Little Wonder" tone ring was referring to the old Vega line and history of what was made before in historical Vega banjos. Yes, our new Vega Little Wonder does not have a tone ring at all. The beautiful warm singing tone of our Vega Little Wonder comes from the violin grade 3-ply maple rim that responds sweetly when you play it.
Janet Deering - Posted - 01/03/2011: 07:28:56
Janet do you have a favorite banjo you like to play a little more than the others?
Wow, that's a hard question. Not really, it depends on my mood and the circumstances. When we go camping I take a Goodtime openback banjo in a gig bag or a Goodime Special openback if we want to jam. Running the banjo company I don't get as much chance to play as I used to. It seems I always have something I have to get done.....
More than playing them, I get to hear customers test them out. What brings out the best sound depends a lot on how someone plays. Their playing style can fit one banjo better than another and it's not the same for everyone. I love the sound of the Saratoga Star for its' absolute beauty and versatility. The Hartford for its' warm woody sound with drive and presence. The Calico for its' bright crisp sweet voice. The Golden Era for its' traditional bluegrass resonance. ...I appreciate the beauty in every banjo we make and they are all different.... And now the Eagle banjo I get to enjoy hearing a lot because it is intriguing Greg so much so that this banjo is taking all his playing time. When I'm cooking dinner, he is playing the Eagle. He hasn't played consistently as much banjo in any one year as he has this past year with the new Eagle banjo.
firemx220 - Posted - 01/03/2011: 09:36:33
I can see why Greg is so consumed with the Eagle II. I just bought one and love playing it every chance I get. Janet you are right about different banjos fitting different people and the Eagle II fits me just right. It has such a clean bright beautiful sound. Nice job on this banjo!!!
Luke
jwgreene01 - Posted - 01/06/2011: 09:15:50
This question is for Ms Janet.
I was just on Janet Davis' website looking for a new Paige capo and there was a disclaimer stating not for use on Deering. I'm currently using a Paige capo on my Golden Era, is this something I should be concerned with and if so which capo is recommended for Deering.
Thanks,
John
bigal37 - Posted - 01/06/2011: 11:09:28
I need to remove the nut from my Sierra. Can you tell me if Deering glues those or should I be able to gently tap it out?
Gomer - Posted - 01/07/2011: 08:19:01
So many questions! What a girl to do? Have you folks changed the size of truss rod cove for the tenbrooks. I want to get t tone enhancing TRC with the story of my life engraved on it and see that the TRC from my Hartford is a different size. Secondly, what might that size be? and now, back to the Deering Discussions.
roxygrl - Posted - 01/07/2011: 10:26:16
Seems to me that Janet will reply when she is good an’ ready to reply to bigal37 and his question, my question is why is ole Gomer is always singing’ up for her, unless Gomer is in her employ? And I am certain as Janet puts her Company on the line she is very capable indeed to answer any Banjo questions without any assistance…ain’t that so Janet? ...Please excuse me but I always do speak up if I see something that don’t seem right. By the way just to say I am very happy with my 'Classic Goodtime Two 19-Fret Tenor’
.....Roxy..
Rindill - Posted - 01/07/2011: 11:07:14
I love this thread! Another Smart move- -direct communication with an owner,and I am learning a ton! So it certainly works for me to see all the input, saves lots of time with questions that one would might have to hunt for in different threads, and banjo brand specific! Easier to talk to the many then to answer the phone and talk to one, especially when there may be several people wondering -
again, smart move! Yay Janet & Deering!
Gomer - Posted - 01/07/2011: 11:17:27
Well Ms. Roxy, one could argue that you are singin' up for Dona Janet yourself, but , who am I to know. Also, I could not afford to work for Deering since I would be spending al of my sheckles for banjo stuff rather than saving for the lovely Mrs. and the two daughter's weddings. Think of Tom Cruise jumping all over Katy Couric's couch screaming out how much he loves Kate Hudson. Now imagine a middle-aged overweight grey-haired lawyer, holding his new Tenbrooks, jumping on the same couch while screaming to the world how happy he is about it. I realize it's a digusting comparision, yet there are many similarities. Maybe if I woke up everyday saying Good Morning to Kate Hudson, I might feel differently.
Edited by - Gomer on 01/07/2011 11:24:38
dpete210 - Posted - 01/07/2011: 11:38:36
bigal, while you are waiting for Ms. Deering's response, have you tried applying heat to the nut? If there is a little bit of glue holding the nut, the heat will loosen the glue and you can gently tap the nut out. It shouldn't take much. This has been addressed on previous threads. Here is one: banjohangout.org/topic/195706
and here is another: banjohangout.org/archive/167260
Good luck!
roxygrl - Posted - 01/07/2011: 12:01:32
Oh Gomer!!.. such clarification and of such we are all informed now, and understand
much your situation and impartiality, and I look forward as others members I am sure, to your posts of poetical substance and originality and now, back to the Deering Discussions..
Luv you!!
Roxy..xx 
Gomer - Posted - 01/07/2011: 14:01:13
And Madam Roxy, fair lady of the east, no less of a pulchritudinous siren than was lady of Dulcinea beautiful to her Quixote, I will for my part, be humbled and grateful for your commentary be it on Deering or upon life.
Edited by - Gomer on 01/07/2011 14:44:00
dpete210 - Posted - 01/07/2011: 14:10:07
quote:
no less of a pulchritudinous siren than was lady of Dulcinea was beautiful to her Quixote
Huh, say what?
Yust kiddin'
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