I am looking for a clawhammer or frailing banjo (the difference for me being that it doesn't have to have the "scoop" in the high end of the neck). Open-back, of course, would be preferred, but if someone has a resonator banjo they would trade or barter for, I would gladly take it as long as it's a good player. I've seen video of Tom Ashley playing mountain frailing style on a "bluegrass" banjo that simply blew me away.

The banjo only has to hold a tune and have low action (I perform with my long-time partner, Art Rightiss.) Cosmetics, brand, origin... I don't really care.

Anyway, I, like so many others these days, am cash-poor. I live in the greater New York/New Jersey region, and I teach guitar and harmonica. I also have many other things I could trade... if anyone wants to get creative in a trade, let me know.

I am always willing to travel, so please feel free to offer whatever you might have; I will gladly come to you if at all possible.

I also perform at the drop of a hat anyway, so I'd also be willing to take an instrument in lieu of pay for a gig or several gigs as well.

Thanks in advance... Mudcat is a wonderful place.

Regards,

BBS