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Old 01-08-2006, 11:10 AM
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...What do banjo's do that guitars don't. Could it just be the different tuning??
Hi Joel...
Now don't open that can of worms! It could invoke all kinds of banjo jokes like...

Q - What's the difference between a banjo and a trampoline?
A - You take off your shoes before you jump on a trampoline! - and other stupid ones.

I suggest if you want to make your guit-jo sound like a banjo, you will want an open tuning and some instruction in clawhammer technique. A lot of the ''sound of the banjo'' has to do with technique (well and that head and the bridge etc).

Open G (DGDGBD) is a good place to start.

It also helps to read dates and realize this thread has been dormant for several months before spending time composing answers like anyone cares .... gseesh!
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Old 01-08-2006, 05:30 PM
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I have one of those Tyler Mountain 6-string. Fun to play.

Just an interesting factoid: James Taylor played a 6-string banjo on Neil Young's Old Man from the Harvest album...


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Old 01-08-2006, 07:22 PM
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I'd like to have a Banjitar someday...
Yes, I did say a Banjitar.
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Old 01-08-2006, 08:33 PM
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I have a Framus six string banjo,bought it in Osnabruck Germany,..........use it for "George Formby" covers.
Never heard of George Formby?..................you have'nt lived !!!!

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Takamine Owl.

Tell him he's my favorite! Hands down! I think he is their secret weapon. I met Kevin in Bristol Tn/Va at a festival they played. A real cool doode.

Thats cool you're related. The fellas are enjoying some well deserved success!

He told me his Mom found his Gibson Guitjo. Said she had a good eye for stuff like that due to he and his brothers being guitar nuts. . .

Tell him hello for me. . find out what he tunes in. I've watched him pretty closely and I'd venture to say standard.

I haven't gotten into a band like I do these guys since Jerry Garcia was alive! No kidding, this is a fabulous group. Anyone that hasn't checked out those links you should. Old timey music played with rocked out punky passion!
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Old 01-19-2006, 03:13 PM
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i have deering d 6. if you own one you will find music for it. is loud but also great sounding. it takes a while to get used to holding it .. its heavy, the neck is long. gordon
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Old 01-19-2006, 07:27 PM
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Default Hi Joel..............

Give 'em some George Formby (UK circa 1940's)........good fun and a doddle on the six string banjo. (George played a ukelele, a favourite of George Harrison)
Good Luck...........Brian
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