What is banjo gear? Banjo gear is all that stuff you buy when you’re significant others aren’t looking!
As predominantly a three finger style banjoist, I’ve never felt the need for a bridge with wider spacing. I’ve played banjos that had Crowe spacing bridges and I couldn’t tell much difference. Maybe it’s because I grew up playing on the ole standard 5/8 bridge…
Sometime people ask me what kind of strings, picks, or banjos I’m using. I thought I’d give a run down of some of my favorite equipment. I am an Amazon affiliate and anything purchased via these pictures/links, I earn a commission My Banjos My 78…
While I do play without a capo much of the time, I still occasionally rely on a capo for playing bluegrass tunes in the keys of A and B. Every banjo player needs a good capo. The great news is you don’t need to spend…
TC Electronic UniTune I recently lost my electronic clip-on tuner (A Boss TU-10) . I spent a few days looking for it and finally gave up. I discovered it out in my yard a week later (totally ruined by the elements). I can’t say how…
One of the most unique pieces of a banjo is the banjo head. Banjo heads can come in all sorts of sizes and material. Today, we’ll take a look at some of the more common ones. If you need help picking out a new head…
We are certainly living in an era of incredible open back banjo builders. Most of these are small shop builders, many are only one-person shops. Unfortunately, what you are about to find out is if you wanted an incredible custom open back banjo, you should…
Looking to rock out with the banjo? Maybe try some two-hand tapping Van Halen style? Or just want to put some electric drive in your country? You’re going to need something that ole Masterclone can’t offer. You’re going to need a banjo with some serious…
Today I’m going to share some clever gifts for the banjo player. Great for Holidays, Birthdays, Valentine’s Day, or National Earl Scruggs Day!….okay, about that last one. Maybe that isn’t a real thing, but it exists for us banjo players. Please note: I earn a…
Today I want to talk about what I feel like is the best banjo tuning app I’ve tried so far. I’ve tried many tuning apps and this is my favorite so far. I am using IOS; I believe it’s available for Android as well. Where…
So, you’ve bought some of those metal claws that go on the ends of your fingers, and now you’re wondering what to do with them? I know, banjo finger picks can be SUPER uncomfortable. OUCHIE!!!! Yep, banjo finger picks might dig into the cuticles of…
Are you spending more time TUNING the banjo than you are PLAYING it? Today I’m going to help you out with some tips I’ve learned from playing the banjo in all sorts of places and environments over the years. In addition these are things…
What are the best banjo strings you can buy? Should you go with medium or light gauge strings? Do you need to spend extra money on more expensive banjo strings? There’s no shortage of banjo string choices in today’s market. They make them in a…
You want to buy a banjo, but don’t know where to start? Let’s help you out! There are lots of options, not only when it comes to banjos, but picks, capos, strings, and other equipment. This guide will give you what I believe are the…
Hercules GS525B 5-Piece Guitar Rack Want a great stand to use in your studio or music room? I LOVE this thing and it’s what I use in my music room. Why is it a better stand than your average guitar stand? 1) It holds multiple…