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05 Nov 15 - 01:52 PM (#3748761) Subject: Tech: Wanted; 'Irish' banjo From: GUEST,TKnapp Hi, Looking to buy good playing, used 4 string banjo for my wife to learn to play trad. Irish music on. Is this just a regular tenor banjo? Thanks for your help. Tom |
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05 Nov 15 - 02:19 PM (#3748766) Subject: RE: Tech: Wanted; 'Irish' banjo From: GUEST Is this just a regular tenor banjo? Yep! |
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05 Nov 15 - 02:53 PM (#3748772) Subject: RE: Tech: Wanted; 'Irish' banjo From: Dave Hanson Regular tenor banjo tuned E A D G rather than A D G C Dave H |
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05 Nov 15 - 02:54 PM (#3748773) Subject: RE: Tech: Wanted; 'Irish' banjo From: Dave Hanson Although some players favour a 17 fret rather than the standard 19 fret. Dave H |
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05 Nov 15 - 04:20 PM (#3748788) Subject: RE: Tech: Wanted; 'Irish' banjo From: GUEST Tom, If you let us know your location, I'm sure several people will be able to suggest some good places to look for one. Ed |
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05 Nov 15 - 08:36 PM (#3748833) Subject: RE: Tech: Wanted; 'Irish' banjo From: GUEST,Jim I Too late TKnapp. We've had the bonfire already! |
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05 Nov 15 - 08:50 PM (#3748837) Subject: RE: Tech: Wanted; 'Irish' banjo From: GUEST,gillymor Not sure where you're located TKnapp but here are used ones listed in the Banjo Hangout. A buddy of mine plays a 17 fret Gold Tone openback with a White Ladye tone ring that is really sweet (and loud). |
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06 Nov 15 - 08:54 AM (#3748900) Subject: RE: Tech: Wanted; 'Irish' banjo From: GUEST Ahhh yes where am I? Connecticut, USA I missed the bonfire?! Dang! |
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06 Nov 15 - 09:26 AM (#3748905) Subject: RE: Tech: Wanted; 'Irish' banjo From: GUEST Thanks Gillymor! I forgot about the hangout...and I'm already a member LOL! |
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06 Nov 15 - 11:03 PM (#3749015) Subject: RE: Tech: Wanted; 'Irish' banjo From: Gurney I have a friend who simply removed the un-required parts from a five-string and re-strung and re-tuned it. How successful this is I have no idea, but he plays it occasionally. P.S. He is Irish. |