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GrizClaw - Posted - 07/20/2015: 09:52:13
Two words of shopping advice after owning my Pisgah for one week. BUY ONE!
GrizClaw - Posted - 07/20/2015: 09:53:53
PS....check out my avatar....my pup likes the case that came with my banjer!
mjt0229 - Posted - 07/20/2015: 10:00:35
I'm thinking about it (or something similar), maybe sometime in the future. Post a video! Let's hear that thing in action!
revellfa - Posted - 07/20/2015: 10:32:06
I'm going to be making one next month. I can't wait!
GrizClaw - Posted - 07/20/2015: 10:40:23
quote:Patrick playing the Rambler Dobson...he does it a lot more justice than I can.youtu.be/EeE271U_Lik
Originally posted by mjt0229
I'm thinking about it (or something similar), maybe sometime in the future. Post a video! Let's hear that thing in action!
Edited by - GrizClaw on 07/20/2015 10:46:18
mjt0229 - Posted - 07/20/2015: 10:46:02
I've watched that several times, but it's nice to hear the banjo in the hands of a few different players. Zepp and JDMC also have videos of them in action. I'd love to hear the Rambler Dobson played alongside a standard Pisgah Dobson, too. Alas, there are no Pisgah dealers within 1000 miles of me where I can try one.
quote:
Originally posted by maplevega
quote:Patrick playing the Rambler Dobson...he does it a lot more justice than I can.youtu.be/EeE271U_Lik
Originally posted by mjt0229
I'm thinking about it (or something similar), maybe sometime in the future. Post a video! Let's hear that thing in action!
Edited by - mjt0229 on 07/20/2015 10:55:21
GrizClaw - Posted - 07/20/2015: 12:04:20
quote:Tried to make you a video and can't get it uploaded to You Tube ....pain in the butt....says I'm trying to upload a project file and has to be converted. I'm using Windows Live Movie Maker. Anyway that's why I stopped doing vids some time ago....can end up spending half the day trying to get it to You Tube and then back here. I'm sure that others with at least a bit of computer literacy could do it a lot more efficiently than me.
Originally posted by mjt0229
I've watched that several times, but it's nice to hear the banjo in the hands of a few different players. Zepp and JDMC also have videos of them in action. I'd love to hear the Rambler Dobson played alongside a standard Pisgah Dobson, too. Alas, there are no Pisgah dealers within 1000 miles of me where I can try one.
quote:
Originally posted by maplevega
quote:Patrick playing the Rambler Dobson...he does it a lot more justice than I can.youtu.be/EeE271U_Lik
Originally posted by mjt0229
I'm thinking about it (or something similar), maybe sometime in the future. Post a video! Let's hear that thing in action!
Edited by - GrizClaw on 07/20/2015 12:04:56
mjt0229 - Posted - 07/20/2015: 12:11:53
No worries - get off the computer and play that thing, then!
GrizClaw - Posted - 07/20/2015: 12:27:26
quote:You got it...PS I live in Missoula MT and trying banjos has always been a challenge for me too. But I will tell you that Patrick and Pisgah banjos will not disappoint, based on my experience and others I relied on for input before I bought mine. Good Luck!
Originally posted by mjt0229
No worries - get off the computer and play that thing, then!
GrizClaw - Posted - 07/20/2015: 12:45:13
I think I got it....Short bit of Wolves A-Howlin' arranged by RD Lunceford.youtu.be/ZnmReNq3dDY
PS.....don't hold my playing against Pisgah.....It is a fine banjo in spite of me
Edited by - GrizClaw on 07/20/2015 12:47:57
ZEPP - Posted - 07/20/2015: 12:58:18
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GrizClaw - Posted - 07/20/2015: 13:19:53
I think I've finally learned how to do it....usual playing quaility disclaimer......Big Liza Jane/KyleCreed/doubleC tuning youtu.be/jP8wuuyy2VI
Anyway, I hope these two videos give you an idea of what this banjo plays like in the hands of a rookie.....Zepp can make a broom stick sound like something you want to immediately go out and mortgage the farm on!
Edited by - GrizClaw on 07/20/2015 13:23:02
Oldpiper - Posted - 07/20/2015: 13:57:41
I've got a Pisgah Possum and a Rambler coming in the next week or so. Hard to beat these banjos, especially for the price.
mjt0229 - Posted - 07/20/2015: 14:00:47
Sounds great!
DEmery - Posted - 07/20/2015: 15:56:25
Fred have you played a Pisgah Possum or seen one in hand? I haven't seen one. David E.
Edited by - DEmery on 07/20/2015 16:04:24
guitarman8491 - Posted - 07/20/2015: 16:58:41
Your banjo sounds great!
GrizClaw - Posted - 07/20/2015: 19:19:10
quote:Good vid....I think my next one will be fretless with a persimmon fingerboard!
Originally posted by darylcrisp
a good video of a 12" regular Dobson from GryphonStrings
youtube.com/watch?v=NoFB9u94jFM
GrizClaw - Posted - 07/21/2015: 07:51:01
quote:Thanks Doug!
Originally posted by guitarman8491
Your banjo sounds great!
Oldpiper - Posted - 07/21/2015: 07:59:50
Fred
David - Yes, you know I have one of most everything. It has a persimmon tone ring and sounds great to me.
skiffle - Posted - 07/21/2015: 08:03:10
I also LOVE my Pisgah Dobson Rambler :)
GrizClaw - Posted - 07/21/2015: 08:46:39
quote:It's funny skiffle but in my short and un-illustrious.......but exciting banjo career, I've owned 12 banjos (some very nice and fairly expensive) . Only two of them have been in that category of; can't put them down and every time you walk by them, they must be played. The Pisgah Rambler is number two.....My dealings with Patrick have also been first rate! I am not very good at writing formal product reviews so this thread is intended to give potential banjo buyers my views about Pisgah banjos based on personal experience. I know it is hard to make decisions when you can't touch and play instruments in advance. Most of my purchases have been "sight" unseen, thus so many banjos in short period of time....and I must confess, a little BAS thrown in the mix as well.
Originally posted by skiffle
I also LOVE my Pisgah Dobson Rambler :)
Helix - Posted - 07/22/2015: 05:28:20
.I like my Pisgah hardware, Made In USA
Edited by - Helix on 07/22/2015 05:29:13
sugarinthegourd - Posted - 07/22/2015: 06:29:32
I have a Rambler w/ Dobson tone ring. I love it. Recently pulled the first 7 frets and installed a German silver overlay to make it semi-fretless. Came out pretty well. Will have to post some pics here.
GrizClaw - Posted - 07/22/2015: 06:55:32
quote:anxious to see pics !
Originally posted by sugarinthegourd
I have a Rambler w/ Dobson tone ring. I love it. Recently pulled the first 7 frets and installed a German silver overlay to make it semi-fretless. Came out pretty well. Will have to post some pics here.
sugarinthegourd - Posted - 07/22/2015: 09:20:03
Quick pics...not the best but you'll get the idea!
Edited by - sugarinthegourd on 07/22/2015 09:22:19
GrizClaw - Posted - 07/22/2015: 09:50:12
quote:Looks amazing John....bet it's fun to play! Rick
Originally posted by sugarinthegourd
Quick pics...not the best but you'll get the idea!
Noah Cline - Posted - 07/23/2015: 01:02:11
I've been looking at these for awhile...now I'm looking at one that's at Elderly, and I...cough, cough...want it... ;)
GrizClaw - Posted - 07/23/2015: 10:56:04
I'm sure enjoying mine Noah....it's a fine banjo. We ought to keep this thread going with peoples' Pisgah...dreams, aspirations and most importantly....Aquisitions.....pictures, sound files etc!
ceemonster - Posted - 07/27/2015: 17:39:03
OP, what is the neck wood on your Rambler Dobson? Sounds great . . .
GrizClaw - Posted - 07/27/2015: 20:46:46
quote:Thanks ceemonster...It is cherry. Rick
Originally posted by ceemonster
OP, what is the neck wood on your Rambler Dobson? Sounds great . . .
GrizClaw - Posted - 08/08/2015: 11:43:56
I see that someone bought the Walnut Pisgah Rambler that was listed in the classifieds. Whoever you are, congratulations and you got a great price. I'm luvin my Rambler more every day. Beautiful full tone and just plain fun to play. Enjoy! Rick
