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The 3-String Dulcijo and Other Diatonically Scaled Banjos with Re-Entrant Tuning

Hi 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

 27 Jul 28, 2012
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5-String Banjo Discussion Area

Hi 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

 10 Feb 4, 2012
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