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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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Tambourine banjo. Skin bending pretty much.

Started by Sebastian Mueller. Last reply by Sebastian Mueller Sep 15, 2018. 1 Reply

Hello fellow banjo playersI just finished my first musical instrument. A banjo with a skateboard fretboard and a tambourine as a resonator. I have never build an instrument before. Nor can I play…Continue

Cigar Box Banjo, Cookie Tin Banjo, Canjo, Dulci-jo, Diddley Bow Banjo, Gas Canjo, Etc... Jo!

Started by Brian Revels. Last reply by Brian Revels Mar 3, 2017. 2 Replies

So... I have been building handmade musical instruments for about 2½ years, or so, now. I primarily build Cigar Box Guitars ( 2, 3, and 4 stringers), as well as some Diddley Bows (up to around 50+…Continue

not technicaly a banjo, but banjo-ish

Started by Iain T.S.. Last reply by turtlehead Aug 23, 2016. 1 Reply

hey,I have been making strinnged instruments with a round body, 1-3 strings and a fretless neck, one played with slide, one with slide or fingers and an (upright) bass thats "fretted" with fingers…Continue

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Laser cut bridges cbgitty

Started by egyptpunk Aug 4, 2016. 0 Replies

Hi everyone! I'm thinking about purchasing some of these laser cut bridges from C.B. Gitty, and was wondering if anyone has any feedback on them, particularly the maple ones if anyone has experience…Continue

Tags: cbgitty, products, cut, laser, banjo

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Comment by Ben on April 16, 2011 at 5:14am
Shave and a haircut...I'm here!
Comment by Brian Archer on April 16, 2011 at 4:08am
A few banjo creations over the last two years!
Comment by Brian Archer on April 16, 2011 at 4:03am
Hi there here is something I came up with. 1/2 scale 5 string canjo, with resonator sounds nice and bright!
Comment by econnofoot on April 16, 2011 at 1:33am
seen some cool banjolele's done with tamborines on the uke site I'm on.  Check this out.
Comment by Slowpaw Steve T on April 15, 2011 at 6:33am

Built a Banjo from a drum last week, very pleased with the result! As said, very hard to put down, planning a video of it playing soon (-; 

 

http://www.cigarboxnation.com/photo/ol-roundy-in-the-workshop-1?con...

Comment by econnofoot on April 15, 2011 at 6:17am
I've yet to play a 'Banjitar'  always wanted to.  Getting ready to build some Banjolele projects soon.
Comment by Little Soul Eric on April 15, 2011 at 4:10am

Ive got a 6string Banjo tuned like a standard guitar got it a few weeks back and i cant put the thing down

http://www.cigarboxnation.com/photo/doofa-banjo/next?context=user

 

Comment by econnofoot on April 15, 2011 at 12:36am

Greetings pickers!  I was kinda surprised wasn't an existing banjo group so figured I'd make one.  And give a place to talk all things banjo.  A little about me to kick it off, I'm a pretty mediocre player of 5 string, started in 05 somewhat seriously as an alternative to frustration at acoustic guitar.  I enjoy the instrument in all forms of music, particularly old school jazz and I love my bluegrass.

 

Been looking to get a proper tenor soon and have some build ideas brewing as well.

 

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Discussion Forum

Tambourine banjo. Skin bending pretty much.

Started by Sebastian Mueller. Last reply by Sebastian Mueller Sep 15, 2018. 1 Reply

not technicaly a banjo, but banjo-ish

Started by Iain T.S.. Last reply by turtlehead Aug 23, 2016. 1 Reply

Laser cut bridges cbgitty

Started by egyptpunk Aug 4, 2016. 0 Replies

Large book with banjo plans

Started by Wade. Last reply by Jim Morris Mar 12, 2016. 4 Replies

Tin can banjo: Neck-thru options?

Started by Noam Berg. Last reply by Rand Moore Apr 4, 2014. 3 Replies

Building Round Sound Boxes for Banjos

Started by Rand Moore. Last reply by Rand Moore Nov 6, 2013. 5 Replies

Some specifically general questions

Started by Matt Quinney. Last reply by Rand Moore Oct 11, 2013. 33 Replies

4 string banjo strings

Started by Mr. Toad Sep 30, 2013. 0 Replies

4 string or 5 string banjo for blues?

Started by JIm Trussler. Last reply by Gerald Readore Aug 22, 2012. 1 Reply

5-String Banjo Discussion Area

Started by Rand Moore. Last reply by Ryan Rose Feb 4, 2012. 10 Replies

a free banjo album, sort of

Started by Matthew Borczon. Last reply by Matthew Borczon Jan 15, 2012. 2 Replies

Banjo Blues Tab

Started by Gary Davis. Last reply by Matthew Borczon Jan 12, 2012. 5 Replies

CB Banjuke Project

Started by John Hopper. Last reply by Rand Moore Nov 30, 2011. 1 Reply

Banjo Ukulele

Started by John Hopper. Last reply by Rand Moore Nov 27, 2011. 4 Replies

Need help identifying a banjo

Started by DonnieC. Last reply by Mark Bliss Sep 28, 2011. 1 Reply

General Questions

Started by Kyle. Last reply by Mark Bliss Sep 4, 2011. 3 Replies

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