Mike Bostock's Discussions (165)

Discussions Started (8) Replies Latest Activity

Parisot's Hornpipe

Started by Mike Bostock in Classic Banjo

1 May 8, 2023
Reply by Mike Bostock

Nome de plume or Not de plume?

Richard, this appears to be your man. James Aloysius Hoggett 1856-1935. North-East England. Listed as a music teacher in the 1891 census, l…

Started by Mike Bostock in Classic Banjo

1 Apr 23, 2023
Reply by Mike Bostock

Bridge heights…

…pure curiosity. Those here playing vintage instruments, possibly with period style smaller bridges, what is your preferred bridge height? 

Started by Mike Bostock in Classic Banjo

4 Apr 15, 2023
Reply by Mike Bostock

Classic banjo as a term of reference

Can members here provide, or direct me to, external source references for the earliest use of the term 'Classic banjo'? I've looked at the…

Started by Mike Bostock in Classic Banjo

26 Dec 7, 2022
Reply by Mike Bostock

Turner's Easiway Tutor for the Banjo - Herbert J.Ellis

This banjo tutor book is currently for sale on eBay. Rather expensively priced and not one I'm after myself. I'm just interested to know if…

Started by Mike Bostock in Classic Banjo

3 Nov 30, 2022
Reply by Mike Bostock

Frets

Is a fretted banjo considered essential to classic banjo? Does anyone here play classic repertoire on a fretless or flush fret banjo?

Started by Mike Bostock in Classic Banjo

19 Nov 8, 2022
Reply by Mike Bostock

Sound files?

Is there a way to easily upload sound files here? I have looked, and wondered if the app directory might offer that option but couldn't fin…

Started by Mike Bostock in Classic Banjo

2 Nov 7, 2022
Reply by Mike Bostock

Repertoire question

I've been asked for information by a friend in regard to her late grandfather's banjo playing. From the photos she has emailed me the banjo…

Started by Mike Bostock in Classic Banjo

25 Nov 20, 2018
Reply by Mike Bostock

RSS

© 2024   Created by thereallyniceman.   Powered by

Badges  |  Report an Issue  |  Terms of Service