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!

77 Members, Created 2/9/2011 -

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 14 years ago: Used neck, Formica fingerboard, slad bowl body, 7-up bottle for a head. Paid for strings and pegs, most everything was leftovers from other projects or thrift stores.
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Forum Post: (untitled) Linked by mike gregory 15 years ago: Sound bite from the Railroad Lady banjo. About $130 in parts.
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Forum Post: (untitled) Linked by xixiant 15 years ago: creative use of old banjo parts
Forum Post: (untitled) Linked by mike gregory 15 years ago: Cheap mute ideas
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