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Optimum String Gauges

Dear All. Is anyone aware of a software tool or calculation method that tells us what the optimum gauge of string [nylon or steel] we should use ? I have always purchased standard sets of strings…Continue

Started Aug 17

Baritone Banjo
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I've been reading about the Goldtone ML-1 baritone banjo. Something completely new to me. Has anyone used this instrument for classic banjo playing and with nylon strings ? Thanks. Dave Continue

Started this discussion. Last reply by David Trainer May 23.

Cammeyer Tablature Music
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I'm looking for sheet of music of Alfred Cammeyer published in tablature if at all possible. Does anyone know if tablature versions of "All Alone" and "Albumblatt" exist anywhere ? Many thanks. Dave Continue

Started this discussion. Last reply by David Trainer Jul 22, 2023.

Cello Banjos Today
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Dear All. As noted in my previous post, I play a modern 5-string Goldtone Cello banjo which I have arbitrarily tuned to E and absolutely love it. The 14 inch head gives the instrument a loud and…Continue

Started this discussion. Last reply by David Trainer Jul 1, 2023.

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Optimum String Gauges

Dear All. Is anyone aware of a software tool or calculation method that tells us what the optimum gauge of string [nylon or steel] we should use ? I have always purchased standard sets of strings where the gauges are already defined. The main reason for asking is I have an old 8-string mando-cello which has been butchered by the previous owner and now only has 6 tuning pegs. I was thinking of trying to set this up as a 5-string cello banjola tuned an octave below the normal banjo tuning. The…See More
Aug 17
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David Trainer replied to David Trainer's discussion Baritone Banjo
"Hi Anthony.  Thanks for your suggestion about the Goldtone CB4 cello banjo. I totally agree with you and have played the 5-string version for a few years arbitrarily tuned to E. I find it a very nice instrument to play albeit that I am still…"
May 23
Anthony Peabody replied to David Trainer's discussion Baritone Banjo
"I used to won a very old cello banjo which was a beast to play, and almost impossible to keep in tune.  I eventually purchased a GoldTone CB4 cello banjo, and I have to say I love it.  Good sound, keeps in tune, and quite enough frets for…"
May 15
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S.S.Stewart cello banjo

"Thanks for sharing this with the group. It's wonderful ! "
May 5
David Trainer commented on Satoshi Hara's photo
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S.S.Stewart cello banjo

"Beautiful instrument that fascinates me.  Are you able to post a video so we can see and hear the banjo being played ?  Thanks.  Dave "
May 4
David Trainer replied to David Trainer's discussion Baritone Banjo
"Thanks again Joel.  My Wife and I are taking a holiday to Denia in Spain 8-23 May so won't be able to join you at the rally I'm afraid.  A fellow UK based banjo enthusiast and collector has been in touch with me following these…"
Apr 24
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Apr 22
Joel Hooks replied to David Trainer's discussion Baritone Banjo
"We are having our spring rally next month, May 16-18.  It will be in Palmyra, NY near Rochester (you can swing by Bernunzio Music).   Free to attend for anyone interested in classic banjo! I don't have a cello banjo, but I will…"
Apr 19
David Trainer replied to David Trainer's discussion Baritone Banjo
"Thanks for the offer - that's very kind of you.  I'll discuss this rally with my Wife. It would be great !!  Cheers.  Dave "
Apr 18
Trapdoor2 replied to David Trainer's discussion Baritone Banjo
"Come to the ABF Fall Rally...you are welcome to play mine!"
Apr 18
David Trainer replied to David Trainer's discussion Baritone Banjo
"Thanks again Joel.  I would love to play an original cello banjo but I have never seen one for sale. I used to own a SS Stewart orchestra banjo with a 13 inch head which was superb. I still regret selling it to this day, but a very bad episode…"
Apr 18
Joel Hooks replied to David Trainer's discussion Baritone Banjo
"Gold Tone is a weird company.  They kind of get close to the mark, but not quite.   Take, for example, your "cello banjo".  The basis for this was a tenor banjo cello, or a tenor banjo pitched one octave below the…"
Apr 18
David Trainer replied to David Trainer's discussion Baritone Banjo
"Hi Joel.  Thanks for your reply - much appreciated.  I own a couple of very nice Clifford Essex banjos that are of course superb for classic banjo playing. I also play a 5-string Goldtone cello banjo arbitrarily tuned to E which…"
Apr 17
Joel Hooks replied to David Trainer's discussion Baritone Banjo
"I have to admit that when these came out I just kind of ignored them, dismissing them as a novelty.  This post had me go read the description.  According to Gold Tone copy, it is "tuned" one octave below the 5th fret of a regular…"
Apr 17
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Baritone Banjo

I've been reading about the Goldtone ML-1 baritone banjo. Something completely new to me. Has anyone used this instrument for classic banjo playing and with nylon strings ? Thanks. Dave See More
Apr 17
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David Trainer replied to David Trainer's discussion Cammeyer Tablature Music
"Many thanks.  I'm very happy to buy the tablature sheet music if it exists anywhere. I used to buy mine from Clifford Essex but can only find material on Ebay these days which doesn't include these two pieces. If there are books or…"
Jul 22, 2023

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