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Russell Carson - Posted - 02/16/2011: 13:22:49
Here is a clip of my Huber Vintage. It has the new HR 30 tone ring, and a prototype hide glue rim. The head is set just between a G and G#, I am also using light strings. From 5th to 1st, 10. 20. 12. 11. 10. See what you guys think,
Russ
Edited by - Russell Carson on 02/16/2011 13:25:11
jbalch - Posted - 02/16/2011: 13:29:06
Your playing ... and the banjo ... both sound mighty fine!
I played a few of the new Hubers at SPBGMA. I think Steve and the gang are making some really great instruments for sure.
Chris Cooper - Posted - 02/16/2011: 13:52:28
Can't get enough of it Russ. Sounds awesome! Santa better be listening! :)
yopasjim - Posted - 02/16/2011: 14:02:34
Caught me off guard! I looked at your picture and saw the word NEWBIE as I listened to your song! I said, "No way is this kid a NEWBIE!" Then I read closer...FORUM newbie! AHHHHHHHhhhh!
Anyway, I LOVED the song! You did a fantastic job! I am working on this song right now....I should have it nailed down in May....2014!
Great job! Thanks for sharing!
GSCarson - Posted - 02/16/2011: 14:02:38
What can I say, sounds great Russ! PS: Wish you were with me this morning, awesome fishing..... Dad
Russell Carson - Posted - 02/16/2011: 14:16:05
thanks for the feed back everyone! Glad to hear the fishing went good dad, i'm coming next time!
jimh269b - Posted - 02/16/2011: 14:41:02
sounded great russell
davepicks5 - Posted - 02/16/2011: 15:07:24
Russell
Great clip and nice playing........you mention a hide glue prototype rim......Huber or another source.
Thanks
David
jeffro - Posted - 02/16/2011: 15:13:06
Very well done Russ loved the playing, and the banjo sounds super!
I was wondering if thats by ear or by tab? Either way it sounds great.
Im a big fan of any gospel grass!
Russell Carson - Posted - 02/16/2011: 15:25:09
Hey davepicks5, the rim is from Huber. It's one that Bryan Sims built for Steve.
jeffro, this was by ear. I listened to Tom Adams cut of this tune from his Right Hand Man cd. So it's a little bit of Tom & a little bit of me.
Edited by - Russell Carson on 02/16/2011 15:31:45
Banjophobic - Posted - 02/16/2011: 20:47:09
You're nailing that classic Scruggs tone Russel. Banjo sounds great! 
Roll Player - Posted - 02/17/2011: 02:23:47
Great sounding banjo and fine pickin'! Thanks.
michael6 - Posted - 02/17/2011: 08:48:20
Nice work!
playjed - Posted - 02/17/2011: 09:12:18
Love it Russ ! Great sound and great pickin',Huber sound is becoming addictive.
Laurence Diehl - Posted - 02/17/2011: 09:17:33
I remember listening to you 5 years ago on here - seems like we've watched you grow up right before our eyes! That's just as solid as it gets, Russ.
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salvatone - Posted - 02/17/2011: 09:32:31
Nice banjo, great playing.
Lumpy - Posted - 02/17/2011: 10:54:26
Did your Dad stick a banjo in your hand right after you were born? LOL. I'm convinced that starting young is the way to become great. Russ, you are great. Thanks for the music treat.
paulbluegrass - Posted - 02/17/2011: 12:35:42
Thats a great tune -- not to mention the the excellent picken!!
Banjov1 - Posted - 02/17/2011: 16:42:58
Great Stuff Russ!! That Huber sounds schweeeeet!!! Really nice pickin
banjobilly32 - Posted - 02/17/2011: 17:24:41
Nice job for sure. Great touch and tone. I spent time at Banjo Camp North where Jimmy Mills had his signature Huber. He got unbelievable tone and volme from his!'
Keep pickin & share it with us!
Pickin furry paws - Posted - 02/20/2011: 20:37:30
Nailing the Scruggs and Jimmy Mills tone, Russell. Fantastic. And it is good to hear a Huber HR-30 picked by a great picker!
Pickin furry paws - Posted - 02/20/2011: 20:45:22
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Originally posted by Russell Carson
Hey davepicks5, the rim is from Huber. It's one that Bryan Sims built for Steve.
jeffro, this was by ear. I listened to Tom Adams cut of this tune from his Right Hand Man cd. So it's a little bit of Tom & a little bit of me.
You know, I have gotta say, I am so glad to hear of another picker who listened by ear to a CD recording and worked something up. That is what I do, and I think it is so cool that another young player is doing that. And, you're showing that you have your own take on that. That is exactly what I try to do, Russell! So cool, man. Keep pickin.
That banjo really reminds me of the cuts Steve made on his site with a two month old Truetone banjo. And you're right about the set-up, too: I have got my Huber vintage set exactly at G# and it sounds so good! Have you noticed any difference in your Truetone's sound as opposed to your old Huber ring, Russell? Just asking because I have been asking Steve about his new rings and I would love to hear from another young picker what you're hearing...see, as a lefty, it is kinda hard for me to get around and pick one of those things proper!
GSCarson - Posted - 02/21/2011: 18:28:10
Lumpy asked, "Did your Dad stick a banjo in your hand right after you were born? LOL"
Make me chuckle, and as that dad, I guess I'll answer since Russ probably won't. I've been building banjos since age 19, so Russ grew up in a home full of them and music. He started at age 9 after hearing Earl Scruggs on a tv show I recorded. Like half the guys here, that made him want to play. I tried to talk him into the guitar but he wanted the banjo so I added the resonator back on my Vega Tubaphone and he used that for a couple years. Made a real nice bluegrass banjo to start with. We had fun running clawhammer/bluegrass banjo wars/discussions for years but now he plays all of it much better than dad. The grand daughters, now they're a different story. Stuck a banjo uke in their tiny hands right off.... Glenn Carson
Grumpy1 - Posted - 02/21/2011: 21:49:07
Mighty fine playing and banjo. Can hardly wait to hear more. 
Russell Carson - Posted - 02/22/2011: 00:07:46
Thanks everyone! I will be posting more tracks real soon!
