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Nov 14.2024

Buying A Banjo on Amazon

Oh, Amazon...love it or hate it, the brainchild of Jeff Bezos has singlehandedly changed how we buy the products we want. Anything you could ever dream of is...

Barry Hunn

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Oct 12.2012

Banjo Tone Woods

“The tone ring is the most important banjo part; the wood doesn’t make any difference!”

Strings: The Wonderful World of Wire

For a musician who loves their banjo and loves practicing and playing, enjoys the nuances of technique and the magic of the emotional communication in playing...

Jul 10.2012

Stainless Steel Frets vs. Nickel Silver Frets

Nickel silver alloy is the most common metal used for fret wire for banjos, guitars and mandolins. It is a good material because it conforms to fingerboards...

Jun 1.2012
May 8.2012

Relationship Between the Fingerboard and the Tension Hoop on a Banjo

There is a misconception in the banjo world about the relationship between the fingerboard/ tension hoop area on a banjo.

Apr 13.2012
Apr 3.2012

Remembering Earl Scruggs

Earl Scruggs 1924-2012

How To Build Banjo Speed & Dexterity

While many banjo enthusiasts admire fast banjo playing, it isn’t always clear how to train to play fast, effortlessly and with precision. Banjo speed and...

Apr 24.2011

5-String Banjo - The Easiest Instrument

Where Do I Start ?

Just because you know how to drive and you own a car, does that mean you have to drive in the Indianapolis 500? Does wanting to play the...

Kristin Scott Benson chooses the Deering Golden Series banjos
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