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Pilgrim Banjo

From Dan-Ban on 12/29/2012 2:09:43 AM

My Christmas present to myself arrived on the 19th of December. Not being much of a one for tradtion, I opened it straight away. Wow! I'd sought & seen numerous photos of it on the internet, but it was even more beautiful to behold than its web images. Paul Tebbutt has truly designed a banjo to please the eye. The Shady Grove has a classic old time, open back banjo look. It is also a delight to hold & play. The left hand glides easily up & down the walnut neck. In my humble opinion (speaking as a newbie of almost a year) the sound of it is equal to its looks. This is said even though I don't think I've got it set up to its absolute full potential. I believe banjo players in Europe now have a real choice of an affordable, quality banjo. Banjos Direct in the UK were great to deal with. Paul Tebbutt & Joe Mac were most friendly & more than helpful in replying to my e-mails about Pilgrim Banjos. I can only say, check them out on the net, look at Paul & Joe's YouTube video on the Pilgrim range and let your next banjo be a Pilgrim. I don't think you'll be disappointed.  

9 Comments

nacho_casti says:
1/3/2013 9:47:49 AM

hey! what banjo did you bought? i also bought mine couple of months ago

Dan-Ban says:
1/3/2013 1:14:52 PM

Hi Ignacio. Mine's a Pilgrim banjo, model Shady Grove 003. An open back with a scoop, no knot tail piece, walnut neck & rim with a fibre skin head. I love Clawhammer. Pilgrims are designed & produced in the UK. It's my 4th banjo since January 2012. I've got the banjo bug :-) What's the banjo you're holding in the picture and what's that cool music shop you're in? Is it in Guatamala City?

nacho_casti says:
1/3/2013 2:11:36 PM

I just google it! shes a beauty!
Im starting to play, i didnt knew what clawhammer was until you wrote it so I think Im going to practice it a lot.
That store is in Orlando Florida, that is where I bought mine.
Mine´s a Fender Rustler, shes an open back just like yours, maple rim and neck and rosewood fingerboard.
Im glad you are buying banjos like they were candies haha.

Dan-Ban says:
1/3/2013 2:29:45 PM

Ja, Shady Grove's a beauty alright. What kind of style have you been playing on your open back? Two finger, 3 finger Scruggs style, folk strumming? I can really recommend Clawhammer. I recommend a few books, websites etc., too if you're interested.

nacho_casti says:
1/3/2013 2:37:54 PM

Of course I´m interested, thank you! well I bought this level 1 book that has teaches me the basic 3 finger scruggs style. I{m in love with this king of music, I´m not closing any door so any advice, styles, tips, websites, etc., is welcome!

Dan-Ban says:
1/3/2013 2:48:06 PM

Ok, Ignacio. It's late here in Denmark. Almost midnight. I'll get back to you tomorrow about Clawhammer recommendations. I'll send you a private mail, if that's okay with you. Take care - Steve

Dan-Ban says:
1/4/2013 4:22:06 AM

Hi Ignacio. I can't seem to send a private message to you via your BHO home page. See if you can send me one via my page. Just click on my icon to get to it.

nacho_casti says:
1/4/2013 8:08:57 AM

Hi. I clicked on your icon, I dont know if its working right now.

Dan-Ban says:
1/4/2013 8:26:44 AM

Sorry Ignacio, I should have said click on my name undelined in blue. You should come to my page. Just below my name it should say I'm on your friends list & that you can send me a private message. Click on that


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