Barbara Mandrell also used a banjo I believe on her shows? I also seem to recall seeing Dolly Parton with one, but maybe I have that wrong?

Having lifted a banjo up one evening, to pass to the owner who is a friend, I realised why he had the big thick strap he has on it. It was weighty to say the least and I have picked up lighter brass instrunments. I know not all banjo are heavy but his would break your foot easy if it fell on you. Even he only tends to do a couple of songs a time and then puts it down.

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