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Interesting Zb on eBay. Don't see the use of that metal thing though.You think they put it on the wrong side of the strings? On the other s…

Started by Pär Engstrand in Classic Banjo

25 May 7, 2019
Reply by Rob MacKillop

Most Popular Classic Banjo Tunes

I'm interested in what were the most popular classic banjo tunes during the golden age of classic banjo (1880s to 1920).  I am particularly…

Started by carrie horgan in Classic Banjo

51 May 6, 2019
Reply by carrie horgan

Emile Grimshaw photo

From the Grimshaw guitar website http://www.grimshawguitars.co.uk/index.php/history/

Started by Jody Stecher in Classic Banjo

5 May 5, 2019
Reply by Rob MacKillop

Leon E Clerk Banjo

So there's an older banjo for sale in Gemany (doesn't happen that often...) Leon E Clerk. Anyone have any experience with banjos made by hi…

Started by Pär Engstrand in Classic Banjo

5 May 5, 2019
Reply by Jody Stecher

One for the smokers...

I am really enjoying reading the old BMG's.  Apparently the staff of BMG were very impressed with this 'ingenious device' and bought a stoc…

Started by carrie horgan in Classic Banjo

3 May 4, 2019
Reply by Pär Engstrand

Zither banjo help

I'm going on holiday to Kent in a few weeks and noticed on Ebay that there is a Zither banjo near where I am staying.  I wondered what you…

Started by carrie horgan in Classic Banjo

31 May 4, 2019
Reply by carrie horgan

A superb Resource for Classic Banjo recordings

My friend Frank Coyne has sent me a link to the Boston Public Library online 78rpm collection (includes cylinder recordings too). Check…

Started by thereallyniceman in Classic Banjo

1 May 4, 2019
Reply by Pär Engstrand

Getting a better banjo

So, in the near future, I'm looking to "upgrade" my banjo. My main, and only, classic banjo is an Clifford Essex Imperial, from 1908, accor…

Started by Pär Engstrand in Classic Banjo

11 Apr 29, 2019
Reply by Rob MacKillop

Making a bridge

Hi all! Thanks for including me in this community! I am in the process of setting up and stringing up one of my resonator banjos with nylon…

Started by Grace van't Hof in Classic Banjo

5 Apr 27, 2019
Reply by Grace van't Hof

Convert to nylon strings

What-all do I need to convert from steel strings to nylon? Bridge? A different tailpiece? The banjo is the Rover RB-110 Openback Details 11…

Started by B. Williams in Classic Banjo

19 Apr 26, 2019
Reply by Jody Stecher

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