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So you can come out of the closet and admit that you own and pick one of these indestructable banjos!

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Prewar Aluminum Rim?

Hey, I was given a mandolin banjo with a metal rim. The hide head says "1-1-36," which I assume to be a date. Any idea on the maker? I play 5 string, so I would lean toward... Read More
From bonnetteanthony 3 years ago
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Faux SS Stewart metal pot

Hi, I'm new to this group but not to the shame of metal pots. I bought this tenor on eBay years ago but I'm just taking a closer look as I'm playing a bit of plectrum and tenor... Read More
From mdhersh 4 years ago
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Buick torque converter, ala Jenes Cottrell

I have the item... ready to be used as the rim. will likely never make the banjo I had planned to make. Can part with it. Not asking more than shipping.
From bonnybroome 6 years ago
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new owner of bottlecap rim with questions

I’m so glad to find this group, thanks. I am the proud new owner of an aluminum rim, I think it’s what you guys call a “bottle cap.” :) I have lots of questions about... Read More
From tonywils 8 years ago
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New source of shame: Christy longneck

As if I didn't get enough hard looks from purists when i uncase my Gariepy, I can now double my shame when I uncase the 60's Christy longneck. The purplish faux-wood cladding on the... Read More
From tucsonsean 9 years ago
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Forum Post: (untitled) Linked by MrNatch3L 15 years ago: More woofin' from my aluminum pot wonder, The Mutt, proving once more that aluminum can sound better then people think.
Forum Post: (untitled) Linked by Grumpy1 15 years ago
MP3: (untitled) Linked by MrNatch3L 15 years ago: This recording features my 70s vintage StewMac aluminum pot archtop kit banjo (The Mutt!) Aluminum can sound decent!
MP3: Come Thou Fount Linked by DerekWest 15 years ago: Different setup than my usual. Alot tighter head and thus a higher action. Gets the point across though.
Forum Post: (untitled) Linked by Klondike Waldo 15 years ago
Forum Post: (untitled) Linked by Klondike Waldo 15 years ago: Iida Archtop
Forum Post: (untitled) Linked by Klondike Waldo 15 years ago: the word spreads...
MP3: Do The Penguin Waddle With Me Linked by Klondike Waldo 15 years ago: The Penguin Song was written on a request from a Kindergarten teacher colleague. It's over dubbed- I'm playing banjo, guitar, whistling and singing two vocal tracks.
MP3: They've Taken London Bridge To Arizona Linked by Klondike Waldo 15 years ago: "Arizona" on my bottlecap banjo