LaBella 17 intonation issues

I gotta get to the bottom of this or it will drive me crazy.So some time ago, I got a cheap modern open-back (5/8" bridge, ~3 degree neck a…

Started by Ethan Schwartz in Classic Banjo

Friction peg replacement

I'm looking to replace a set of tuning pegs (see picture). What might my options be? The peghead holes are roughly 9/16 inch. The specs for…

Started by Ethan Schwartz in Classic Banjo

The Big Banjo Auction

Well the banjo part of the auction is over but it's still going on.  As expected I was outbid on a Bacon Grand Concert I was interested in.…

Started by Jody Stecher in Classic Banjo

Did “A” tuning actually sound like “C”?

Hello, I’m brand new to classic banjo, and I understand a typical American tuning in the late 19c was eAEG#B, while in England banjo was gC…

Started by Jason Cornwell in Classic Banjo

What does this mean?

Started by carrie horgan in Classic Banjo

Will the real Parke Hunter please stand up ;-)

There has been much discussion regarding Mays and Hunter, and during my research for the PLAYER BIOGRAPHIES pages I discovered that on the…

Started by thereallyniceman in Classic Banjo

Ossman Special banjo

Some time ago Shawn brought up the Ossman Special that was advertised but was unknown as to what they were. There is currently a large numb…

Started by Joel Hooks in Classic Banjo

Intonation Problem

Hello. I have a modern Washburn banjo that am converting over to nylon strings. I installed a new tailpiece, Labella strings, and a Joel Ho…

Started by David Connelly in Classic Banjo

Red Rose Rag..1911..Percy Wenrich

This is another popular song that I've arranged as an instrumental. I've included a recording made in 1911 by Dolly Connolly. Dolly was a s…

Started by Steve Harrison in Classic Banjo