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I'm a banjo dude. I play bluegrass and folk type stuff. Clawhammer is hella confusing. I've tried to learn a handful of times, but none of it seems to stick. I can answer some questions to the best of my ability, but I'm far from an expert. As far as upgrades, I'm a big fan of moving up to a vintage or handmade banjo over new stuff. I've got a restored Goose Acres' from the 70s and I love it to death. Doesn't have all the bells and whistles, but it's solid wood, sounds great and I know it's going to last. A question of my own: what kind of thumb-picks are people using? I generally play without, but more and more I'm realizing that I'm going to have to start if I want to be heard in a group. I've gone through about 4 different styles, some better than others, and I've yet to find on that sweet spot.
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Planet X posted:You can always get a mute. I've got this (http://www.amazon.com/Gold-Tone-Iucci-Banjo-Mute/dp/B0041T4DJU/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=musical-instruments&qid=1299310188&sr=8-1) and it's great. Not only is it great for practicing, but I use it performing a good deal too to get a different tonal quality. Couldn't recommend it higher. econdroidbot posted:Do you like to sing when you play? Hells yeah man. Love it. I perform lots of Tallest Man on Earth type stuff. I was actually asked to play a gig for a Mardi Gras event this Tuesday. Should be plenty of fun. Right now I'm trying to figure out the chords/tuning to this video http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WW-Lsi5tBww I'm all about Sam Amidon, but it's proving to be a bit of a bitch. If you haven't already, listen to his album "I See the Sign." It's golden. Pious Pete fucked around with this message at 08:42 on Mar 5, 2011 |
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Hollis Brown posted:I'm looking for my first banjo, and posted a wanted ad on craigslist. This was a response I got: I'd be wary about paying $400 for any first banjo, ESPECIALLY one that needs neck work. I'd get something cheaper to learn on and then sell it when you're ready to upgrade. Here are some threads on Banjo Hangout I found about Venturas. http://www.banjohangout.org/archive/107248 http://www.banjohangout.org/archive/98833 Some good feedback. Seems like they're decent intermediate banjos, but at least one guys says he wouldn't pay over $200 for one. Take that as you will. All that said, where abouts do you live? I'm in Western PA and have a beginners I'd be willing to unload for $150 or so, but it would be a pain to ship.
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