I agree with Jim Pankey. I am not too fussy about brand as long as the gauge is right. I 10-10 and the 4th string can be anything heavier than 22. Just Strings often has sales and when they do, I...
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I agree with Jim Pankey. I am not too fussy about brand as long as the gauge is right. I 10-10 and the 4th string can be anything heavier than 22. Just Strings often has sales and when they do, I...
Sometimes the thumb pick can be the problem. I used to often hook the thumb pick on the 5th string while playing. I switched to a Fred Kelly thumb pick and the top of the pick fit right down in the...
I have read that Earl tuned to G# because that tuning was more inlined with Lester's voice. I don't know if that is true but it sounds reasonable I suppose.
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It is your banjo. Play it anyway you want to play it. Do whatever works for you. I keep my little finger planted on the head and that works for me. I also frail and clawhammer some and often mix...
Went to see the Kingston Trio on the 31st, last Tuesday. They are great. I am a big fan of George Grove and I have emulated his style. What I like about him is that he mixes frailing, strumming,...