Premier Sponsors

We use cookies to ensure that we give you the best experience on our website. If you continue, we will assume that you agree to our privacy policy which includes details of cookie usage. Hide this notice

Bart Reiter Banjos

Join This Group

For all things related to Bart Reiter banjos.

351 Members, Created 1/28/2011 -

Administrators: jbalch (owner)

< Back to Home

Has anyone heard Bart play banjo?

From Ho C Ying on 7/31/2011 6:57:18 PM

I was wondering Bart plays banjo on what level.

4 Comments
	raharris says: 7/31/2011 7:20:13 PM I think John B. and he are friendly, and I I,agile they've played together.
	jbalch says: 8/1/2011 6:13:30 AM I've spoken to Bart several times over the years, but unfortunately only met him fact-to-face once. That was way back at the Tennessee Banjo Institute. I don't remember his playing anything when I saw him. Among the things that really attracted me personally to Bart's banjos are the solid reliable construction and superior (IMHO) playability. They sound great, respond extremely well to different set-up choices and the necks feel good in my hands. I don't know if Bart plays much (or at all). But the important thing to me is that he obviously can build instruments that do exactly what they are supposed to....and that are pleasing to a wide range of folks. My opinion: Banjos built by an avid player can be really awesome. There are examples of players who build great instruments like: Dan Knowles, Bob flesher, Lo Gordon...and more I'm sure. However, sometimes player-built banjos can be made to the specific preferences of the builder. I've owned and played some player-built banjos that did not suit me at all (no need to name them here). Might be the set-up or neck profile or some other feature designed to a specific style or preference very different than my own. I've had one or two where I felt like I had to fight the neck to play them. Just not my cup of tea.
	banjobart says: 2/5/2012 3:13:16 PM I used to be a good guitar player. I picked up my uncle's old banjo in high school. My neighbor Lynn Shaw gave me a lesson, he lived down the road. I did learn a couple dozen tunes on the banjo and practiced to become a passable frailer. However, when I left Elderly Instruments in 1985 I went to work alone in my own shop. I no longer have the stream of great musicins stopping by the shop like I did at Elderly. They would teach me a new lick if I loaned them my nail clippers. Now my fingers are stiff and sore from tools and motorcycles.
	Ho C Ying says: 2/5/2012 10:00:32 PM Hey, Bart. Thanks for your reply! I'd love to hear you play one of your banjos. :)
Post a Comment
You must be logged in and a member of this group to post a comment.

Blog Entry: Curtis Eller on Kickstarter: New Album coming soon! Linked by curtiseller 3 months ago
	Early Bart Reiter Regent w/HSC-Beautiful! Linked by jbalch 1 year ago
Forum Post: (untitled) Linked by jbalch 2 years ago
Forum Post: (untitled) Linked by jbalch 2 years ago
Blog Entry: Curtis Eller UK Album Release Tour: 9-23 October, 2024 Linked by curtiseller 2 years ago
Forum Post: (untitled) Linked by jbalch 2 years ago
Forum Post: (untitled) Linked by jbalch 2 years ago
Tablature: Crossing The Little Doe River Linked by eandreucci 2 years ago
Forum Post: (untitled) Linked by jbalch 3 years ago
Blog Entry: Curtis Eller's New Album Kickstarter! Linked by curtiseller 3 years ago

Page: 1 2 3 4 Last

Group Members

Andyrhydycreuau

Old Time Shlime

peterreynoldsuk

Page: 1 2 3 4 Last

Terms of Use | Privacy Policy | Privacy Consent (EU/GDPR Only)

Copyright 2026 Banjo Hangout. All Rights Reserved.

Hangout Network Help

View All Topics | View Categories