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Fret Board and Neck Builders?

Started this discussion. Last reply by herb Berwald WWW.CigarGuitar.com Apr 9, 2011. 6 Replies

I'm looking for someone that can maybe hook me up on some fretboards for some projects, and maybe necks as well....but really need proper fretting work.  I have a couple 4 string electric mando's…Continue

Clifftop ie. The Appalachian String Band Festival in WV

Started this discussion. Last reply by Diane in Chicago Jan 9, 2011. 1 Reply

any CBG players go or planning to attend this year?  I've not ever been but thinking about making the trip this summer here is a link. …Continue

 

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Mr. Toad commented on econnofoot's group Banjo Players Unite!
"You could check over at the banjohangout.com. I'm sure you could find an answer to your question."
Jun 5
Ben commented on econnofoot's group Banjo Players Unite!
"Jim - True, there is not a lot of info geared specifically towards tenors. Keep in mind that there are a few different ways of tuning them for playing in different styles. The "traditional way" is CGDA (like a viola). The strings have the…"
Jun 3
JIm Trussler commented on econnofoot's group Banjo Players Unite!
"Ben - Thanks for the great info. AS a guitar player the Banjo is a little daunting as I am not finding much information on the net about what I am looking for. This is a great site for info!  My original idea was to build a 4 string Tenor but…"
Jun 3
Ben commented on econnofoot's group Banjo Players Unite!
"Jim - Frailing needs a high drone string which is absent on a 4-stringer (unless of course you make a drone and 3 full length). Adding a 5th, short drone string to the neck is not that difficult and that's what will give the cigar box a banjo…"
Jun 2
JIm Trussler commented on econnofoot's group Banjo Players Unite!
"Whats the best or recommended method for playing a 4 string Cigar Box Banjo - Frail Claw hammer ???? I just got a decent cigar box and am planning the build and thinking down the road. Blues is the intent. Thoughts?"
Jun 2
Jim burt commented on econnofoot's group Banjo Players Unite!
"Hi Guys!...Glad ot be on board....Hoping to get some insight on making banjo...Want to build a cigar box or tin can...but l have a opening mind...Some time it get muddy lol"
May 20
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Banjo Players Unite!

Just a place for all things banjo, 5 String, Tenor, Plectrum...and of course DIY creations.
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Banjo Players Unite!

Just a place for all things banjo, 5 String, Tenor, Plectrum...and of course DIY creations.
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Mr. Toad commented on econnofoot's group Banjo Players Unite!
"Thank you for your input."
May 12
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Banjo Players Unite!

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Jan 10
frank tennyson commented on econnofoot's group Banjo Players Unite!
"I have a 12" round John Deere sign and a vintage Houston Harvast Dairy 3 Flavor Popcorn container made of tin with a 10" lip. It tapers down to 6 1/2" at the bottom with a flanged base of 8".  There are two handles on…"
Dec 5, 2012
Marmelade commented on econnofoot's group Banjo Players Unite!
"Hi, here is my banjo finished, it's made out of a floor tom, a "14" one, large enough to have a really good resonance, too large to have this banjo special sound. http://youtu.be/7cH00zYA-fs"
Dec 1, 2012
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Banjo Players Unite!

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Oct 31, 2012
Rand Moore commented on econnofoot's group Banjo Players Unite!
"Here's another Banjo oriented website I came across while researching lyrics and music to an old minstrel song: "Minstrel Banjo", a Ning based website like CBN, I thought there might be some cross-over interest with the members of…"
Oct 14, 2012
Rand Moore commented on econnofoot's group Banjo Players Unite!
"Hi Frank, Banjos take a lot of time to learn to play, at least for people w/o talent like me. My advice would be to start him with a diatonically fretted instrument like a canjo, stick dulcimer, or dulcijo. The dulcijo is played more "banjo…"
Oct 6, 2012

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