Thanks! I'll take a look. I wonder if my banjo belonged to a student of his--the Sierra neck and grenadillo tone ring is a combo that Van Palta specifically recomments on his site.
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Thanks! I'll take a look. I wonder if my banjo belonged to a student of his--the Sierra neck and grenadillo tone ring is a combo that Van Palta specifically recomments on his site.
Well, I got one! :) Gryphon Strings had a used Deering Sierra plectrum with an open-back, grenadillo tone ring, right in my price range, and I couldn't resist! Now to start learning to play it....
I've recently discovered this style of banjo, thanks to Rob's "Recital" recording, and just love it. I have a question about gear. Currently I have a couple of four-string banjos (tenor and...
Thanks for asking, Martin! Things got crazy at work--my apologies for the slow reply. To be honest, after spending some quality time with the retuned Gibson and a Chicago-tuned Ludwig Kingston over...
Martin, thanks for the suggestion! I own a Gold Tone TS 250, currently tuned GDAE, and I have access to a friend's 5-string (an old Gibson long neck that she's not playing). Might try tuning one of...
Thanks for the tip! I work at a university, so I'll try hunting up a copy via interlibrary loan, as well as for purchase.
Thanks, Ryk! That's helpful. Lovely headstock in your avatar, by the way.
I'm interested in trying my hand at plectrum banjo, and I'm curious about a few of the instruments that seem to crop up in the $400-800 range.
I'd be grateful for any information / opinions about...