Hi, all. I'm a college student and bluegrass fiddler...and I've been toying recently with the idea of learning clawhammer banjo. I'd really like to be able to switch back and forth between the two instruments. However, I know very little about the fine points of clawhammer (all my banjo playing friends are strictly Scruggs style)...can anyone give me any tips about purchasing a beginner banjo for the purpose of learning clawhammer? Useful things to know: how to spot problems in used instruments, openback or not...also, any REALLY GOOD books or videos out there to help the beginner get started?
Knicke
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