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 Some specifically general questionsMy wife has expressed interest in learning banjo, and I thought I would make her one. I am planning to use a 10" tambourine and 4 strings… Started by Matt Quinney |
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Oct 11, 2012 Reply by MBliss |
 4 string or 5 string banjo for blues?Which is better for blues a 4 string or 5 string? What tuning? Also if you build a cigar box guitar(4 string) is the scale length the same… Started by JIm Trussler |
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Aug 22, 2012 Reply by Gerald Readore |
 The 3-String Dulcijo and Other Diatonically Scaled Banjos with Re-Entrant TuningHi All. The "dulcijo" is a unique 3-string banjo-like instrument that features diatonically spaced frets, a short re-entrantly tuned third… Started by Rand Moore |
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Jul 28, 2012 Reply by Rand Moore |
5-String Banjo Discussion AreaHi All. The 5-string banjo is what usually comes to mind when I think of a banjo. If you have a 5-stringer, or are building a 5-stinger,… Started by Rand Moore |
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Feb 4, 2012 Reply by Ryan Rose |
 a free banjo album, sort ofhttp://jerusalemmules.bandcamp.com/album/jerusalem-mules-lofi-and-lowdown?permalink here is a link to a free download of a 7 song ep all pl… Started by Matthew Borczon |
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Jan 15, 2012 Reply by Matthew Borczon |
 Banjo Blues TabI enjoy banjo blues and swampy thump and twang. Looking for a blues jamming CD with published lyrics and banjo tablature. I pretty much sta… Started by Gary Davis |
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Jan 12, 2012 Reply by Matthew Borczon |
 CB Banjuke ProjectYour comments are welcome. Please take a look at my page and my CB Banjuke Album. Who knows how it will turn out? jh Started by John Hopper |
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Dec 1, 2011 Reply by Rand Moore |
Banjo UkuleleGreetings all. I want to build a banjo ukulele and am having trouble finding resources for parts, especially a smaller size pot. Also, w… Started by John Hopper |
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Nov 27, 2011 Reply by Rand Moore |
 Need help identifying a banjoHello All, A friend asked me if i could restore an old banjo for him. Before I start to do anything, we felt it wise to first find out what… Started by DonnieC |
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Sep 28, 2011 Reply by MBliss |
 Learning to play 5 String Banjo-Beginner Tips and ResourcesHi, my name is Mark and I have a stringed instrument fetish! Over the years I have purchased a lot of books, CD's and DVD's, as well as o… Started by MBliss |
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Sep 10, 2011 Reply by MBliss |
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