Forum Discussions (3,292)

Discussions Replies Latest Activity

Joe Morley's grave

Looking at the new Morley section of the site reminded me that a couple of years ago I took a wander and had a look at the old man's grave.…

Started by Russ Chandler in Classic Banjo

2 Feb 17, 2015
Reply by David Wade

Bridge Location

A lot of the 11 13/16'' Vega rims have been re-necked with 22 fret fingerboards that have 26'' or 27'' scale lengths.  This moves the bridg…

Started by John Cohen in Classic Banjo

10 Feb 16, 2015
Reply by Trapdoor2

Down Souf' In Alabama (1898) B.H.Jansen

This is an early cakewalk and one of  those tunes that could have been written for banjo. I've given it the Morley/Grimshaw treatment. I've…

Started by Steve Harrison in Classic Banjo

0 Feb 16, 2015

In the background

I see that we have another new member - a very warm welcome to you and to all the other recent people who have signed up to this discussion…

Started by thereallynicelady in Classic Banjo

2 Feb 15, 2015
Reply by Patrick Garner

Yankee Girl (1904) Jens Bodewalt Lampe

This is another lively tune from the composer of Creole Belle and Happy Heine. It's got lots going on with a good variation of musical sty…

Started by Steve Harrison in Classic Banjo

6 Feb 12, 2015
Reply by Steve Harrison

BEAT THE NERVES.... I think that we all need that!

Site member and professional music teacher (yes, Classic Style Banjo too!) Danielle Saxon Reeves, has asked me to let people know about a…

Started by thereallyniceman in Classic Banjo

1 Feb 12, 2015
Reply by Trapdoor2

Rare Professional-Size Electric

This is a banjo that I couldn't pass up.  It's an extremely rare custom order from the Fairbanks-Vega factory, made in 1909.  The rim is 12…

Started by John Cohen in Classic Banjo

2 Feb 11, 2015
Reply by Patrick Garner

Strings for a 29 1/2'' scale banjo

Will any production nylon strings work for this scale length?  I had no problems with the Labella classic set on my Van Eps (28 1/2'' scale…

Started by John Cohen in Classic Banjo

6 Feb 11, 2015
Reply by Texican65

B.A.S. Sufferers - look away!

Hello - I thought I'd share this, as I know there just might be some collectors out there: http://www.the-saleroom.com/en-gb/auction-catalo

Started by carrie horgan in Classic Banjo

3 Feb 10, 2015
Reply by John Cohen

Wax cylinder recording

I bought a wax cylinder recording at a car boot, it has a hand written title "Banjo solo Darky Tichler" has any one heard of him, the name…

Started by Barry irwin in Classic Banjo

2 Feb 9, 2015
Reply by Barry irwin

RSS

© 2025   Created by thereallyniceman.   Powered by

Badges  |  Report an Issue  |  Terms of Service