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    Re: Not impressed with this Gibson...

    That's great. 😊
  2. Thread: Eastman WL-1 Banjo

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    Re: Eastman WL-1 Banjo

    Yes.
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    Re: Where are the banjo pluckin' ladies?

    There's nothing empowering about a calendar of women called "babes." That's the antithesis of the word empowering. It continues stereotypes of women that many of us have worked hard to overcome and...
  4. Thread: Eastman WL-1 Banjo

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    Re: Eastman WL-1 Banjo

    I played one before I bought my WL. I have a pre-fire 1903 WL. The Eastman sort of looks like the WL and sounds nothing like an actual one. It's good for what it is, but it's not a clone of the...
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    Re: Where are the banjo pluckin' ladies?

    I wish the first reply wasn't for a tasteless calendar that objectifies women. I'm sure Daryl that you meant no harm, but it's sad that we can't just be appreciated as female musicians, but have to...
  6. Thread: 2016 NAMM Show

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    Re: 2016 NAMM Show

    Ome makes beautiful banjos. My favorite is the Silver Magician (as far as the Ome banjos I can afford!)

    Thanks for posting the NAMM photos.
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    Re: Favorite banjo specific dealers

    I bought my first mandolin from Stan!

    Unfortunately, he passed away and the kids are trying to sell the business. They have a very reduced inventory.
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    Re: Favorite banjo specific dealers

    Bernunzios Uptown Music in Rochester, NY (vintage and higher end used and new open back)
    Smakulas, WV (vintage open back)
    Romero (best new open backs, in my opinion, get on the waiting list)

    For...
  9. Thread: Grundy

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    Re: Grundy

    We are in a Renaissance of banjo builders right now and your choices are wide. I have a '27 Gibson, a Stelling Golden Cross, and a Yates as my main bluegrass banjos. All are excellent, but I would go...
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    Re: Congratulations and thanks.

    It's always great to see another banjo site, especially one associated with Mandolin Cafe :)
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