The Thrifty Banjo

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If you choose used over new, do your own repairs, balk at big purchases, or just love a good deal--welcome!

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Administrators: xixiant (owner) , Klondike Waldo

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Banjo Camp in CA in April

Hey Players! Anybody planning on going to this? Dan Gellert is teaching banjo. Looks like a lot of fun. www.familyfiddlecamp.com.
From RayJules 10 years ago
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Banjos made of junk

Could a banjo made of other people's thrown-away junk be called "The PICK of the LITTER ?"
From mike gregory 13 years ago
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Hello from Southern California! I'm looking for musicians in my area who love Gospel bluegrass. I'm a new player of the music, but it feels like home. If there is anyone in the... Read More
From Drawflys 14 years ago
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Anybody know a good banjo between $3-$500?

Anybody know a good banjo between $3-$500?
From rough edges 15 years ago
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Another source for thrifty-ish banjos

There were some interesting old banjos here. Mostly not-so-thrifty, but there's an old SS Stewart that looks like it might be a pretty good starter. http://www.gruhn.com/catalog/ja.htm
From xixiant 15 years ago
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Forum Post: (untitled) Linked by mike gregory 11 years ago: Elm sapling, plus souvenier drum.
Forum Post: (untitled) Linked by mike gregory 11 years ago: Authentic 1884 cigar box banjo instructions, with authentic 1884 words now considered possibly offensive.
Forum Post: (untitled) Linked by mike gregory 11 years ago: Cheaper AND rarer than a pre-war Gibson
	VEGA 5-String NEW LOW PRICE UNTIL XMAS $550.00 Folklore model 1964-5 w/Case Linked by John Bowlin 11 years ago
	VEGA 1964-5 FOLKLORE LONG NECK BANJO w/case $650.00 Linked by John Bowlin 11 years ago
	Octagon banjo Linked by steveh_2o 11 years ago
Forum Post: (untitled) Linked by mike gregory 11 years ago: I brewed up what may be just what this busker needs. He's got no money, so I spent less than $30 on parts. Opinions welcome.
Forum Post: (untitled) Linked by mike gregory 11 years ago: If you don't have to pay yourself, it's thrifty.
Forum Post: (untitled) Linked by mike gregory 11 years ago: NO part of this banjo came from a music store! Total cost was under $15
Forum Post: (untitled) Linked by mike gregory 11 years ago: Five hours of work, under $10 for the parts. And it plays.