Samuel Swaim Stewart's universal favorite

Are these banjos worth it? I found one on the marketplace for I won't say pennies but compared to what some of these SS Stewarts can fetch…

Started by Austin in Classic Banjo

Cotton Pickers Rag..1899..William J. Braun

This is a very well written early rag, all I could find out about the composer is what is on the title page. He is shown as the bandmaster…

Started by Steve Harrison in Classic Banjo

A "New" Vess Ossman recording.. Well, new to me anyway!

Anyone know what L.A.W is? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AUlzwTwFKeg There is a very interesting Biography of Ossman, I assume by Tim…

Started by thereallyniceman in Classic Banjo

Zach Hoyt

If he were to design a banjo, that is like an old classic era what would it need? Also sorry for posting twice in the same day

Started by Austin in Classic Banjo

Tone ring

Does anyone have any experience with banjos with tone rings? I'd like to get a banjo with one just to see the difference. 

Started by Austin in Classic Banjo

Fred Van Eps birthday December 30th 1878

Started by Richard William Ineson in Classic Banjo

Looking to buy a banjo for classic banjo playing.

It’s been a while since I played banjo. Sold them all a while ago. The itch is back and I’ve really fallen in love with the classic banjo s…

Started by Adam Tracksler in Classic Banjo

Old Folks Rag..1914..Wilbur Colman Sweatman

Despite the title, this has nothing to do with the song written by Stephen Foster. It's described on the score as a Trot & One Step. It…

Started by Steve Harrison in Classic Banjo

Why does no one play the Banshee at a slow tempo?

It's clearly marked "slowly", but no one interprets it that way. I know there's a metronome marking, but it completely goes against the tem…

Started by Austin in Classic Banjo