The Banjitar was originally used in both Ragtime & Dixieland Jazz as a way for Guitarists to be heard over other instruments because they didn't have Guitar amps back in those days. The Drum body of the Banjitar acted like a really loud amp allowing Guitarists to compete with the horns. The Banjitar is essentially a 6 String Plectrum Banjo cause like the 4 String Plectrum Banjo (and its little brother Tenor Banjo) it's played with a Plectrum.
I have a six string Banjo but tuned to regular Guitar tuning, I played along to this video and it appears to be tuned to (D) what is it tuned to when open please? absolutely amazing playing, I've just subscribed, John from England
Most people hate the 6-string banjo, they outright dismiss it as a guitar with a snare drum resonator, but not this one! It may have something to do with the tuning or the playing style.
This instrument was used in Dixieland Jazz because back in the 1920s & 30s before we had amps, we had Banjtiars which allowed us to compete with the Horns.
When playing the guitar, Jens sometimes tunes the high E down to D; in this case (at least for the tune at 2:16), he is also certainly in Drop D. This would yield DADGBD.
@@Trikernaught not sure if you ever got your answer, but as a sometime guitarist who also has a five string banjo which I have yet to come anywhere close to mastering, along with a Goldtone Banjitar which I actually use pretty often, it sure looks to me like he's in standard guitar tuning. Hope you're enjoying your Guitjo or Banjitar. They add a great texture to a folk or country jam which another guitar strumming along wouldn't, and for a guitarist who can do a bit of travis picking to arpeggiate out some chords, it can really add a nice touch to some tunes which is pretty much indistinguishable from real banjo rolls. The low E and A strings on a bajitar definitely do lack some resonance, though. From what I understand some players use Nashville tuning string sets (basically just the high octave strings from a 12 string set) to get a sound more like a standard 5 string banjo, while maintaining standard chord grips, and I've considered trying that, just haven't ever gotten around to it.
A great player for sure but why can't anyone make a guitar banjo that sounds like an old 20s Vega guitar banjo? Modern guitar banjo's just sound awful. Vintage one's sound wonderful.
Hey John. If you are interested, can you send an email to the attention of Jamie Latty at info@deeringbanjos.com. We would love to know more about what you would like to hear. What are we doing right? What can we do better? If you have time. Thanks for responding.
Wow, I could just listen to the song at 2:16 all day. Really a beautiful sound. Thanks for sharing.
It's called Bristol Bay!
This is one of the most beautiful instruments I've ever heard.
I love this. Its such a peaceful instrument
Love the sound and how you demonstrate this instrument. Just what I need in a banjo sound.
You are welcome!
Who knew a 6 string banjo through a Mesa amp could sound so incredible
The Banjitar was originally used in both Ragtime & Dixieland Jazz as a way for Guitarists to be heard over other instruments because they didn't have Guitar amps back in those days. The Drum body of the Banjitar acted like a really loud amp allowing Guitarists to compete with the horns. The Banjitar is essentially a 6 String Plectrum Banjo cause like the 4 String Plectrum Banjo (and its little brother Tenor Banjo) it's played with a Plectrum.
Just plain AWESOME!
I have a six string Banjo but tuned to regular Guitar tuning, I played along to this video and it appears to be tuned to (D) what is it tuned to when open please? absolutely amazing playing, I've just subscribed, John from England
Nice banjo!
Sounding lovely 😊
I have written a Tab of this beautiful tune, Bristol Bay. Don't know if I'm allowed to share it (at no charge) - ask Jens Krüger?
Absolutely beautiful ❤
BRAVO!!!
Stunning
Killer Tone ❤️👍
Most people hate the 6-string banjo, they outright dismiss it as a guitar with a snare drum resonator, but not this one! It may have something to do with the tuning or the playing style.
Sounds good!
This instrument was used in Dixieland Jazz because back in the 1920s & 30s before we had amps, we had Banjtiars which allowed us to compete with the Horns.
What's the song at 2:20? Really love this. Beautiful playing.
Yes! I want to learn this
Too!
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It is Bristol Bay by Jens Kruger, but there is no tab for it.
Anyone know the key this is tuned in?
Magnifique !, expensive ? Or not?..
Is he is standard guitar tuning? What strings are he using?
Sounds like open G
It’s tuned just like a guitar. Deering sells them strung with electric guitar strings.
When playing the guitar, Jens sometimes tunes the high E down to D; in this case (at least for the tune at 2:16), he is also certainly in Drop D. This would yield DADGBD.
Does anyone know the song at 2:10? Tremendous tune
It's "Bristol Bay" -- by Jens himself! th-cam.com/video/ubw2PyhlAOA/w-d-xo.html
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What‘s the song at 02:10 ? I need this song in my life 😍Absolute Stunning! 😍
It's "Bristol Bay" -- by Jens himself! th-cam.com/video/ubw2PyhlAOA/w-d-xo.html
Magnifique, c’est les mêmes cordes que la guitare en accords ?
Certains accords sont les mêmes. Si vous jouez de la guitare, ce sera facile.
what song do you play in the beginning?
😫❤️
What is his tuning? I just got a 6 string banjo and would like to learn these songs!
Edit: DADGAD?
Let me ask. :-)
@@DeeringBanjoCo Please, have you been able to confirm the tuning? I'll be purchasing one this month.
@@Trikernaught not sure if you ever got your answer, but as a sometime guitarist who also has a five string banjo which I have yet to come anywhere close to mastering, along with a Goldtone Banjitar which I actually use pretty often, it sure looks to me like he's in standard guitar tuning. Hope you're enjoying your Guitjo or Banjitar. They add a great texture to a folk or country jam which another guitar strumming along wouldn't, and for a guitarist who can do a bit of travis picking to arpeggiate out some chords, it can really add a nice touch to some tunes which is pretty much indistinguishable from real banjo rolls. The low E and A strings on a bajitar definitely do lack some resonance, though. From what I understand some players use Nashville tuning string sets (basically just the high octave strings from a 12 string set) to get a sound more like a standard 5 string banjo, while maintaining standard chord grips, and I've considered trying that, just haven't ever gotten around to it.
I suspect it's DADGBE, or possibly DADGBD (Jens sometimes tunes the high E down to D, so that the top four strings match the banjo).
After we saw Gustavo Santaolalla playing this, we all musicians need one 😃
Found the song at 2:08! th-cam.com/video/ubw2PyhlAOA/w-d-xo.html
How's the direct output from the pickup sound?
Its fantastic. We just did a live session with the creator, John Kavanaugh and we talk about that a fair bit.
th-cam.com/video/ZT6iLVh4drU/w-d-xo.html
Jens sounds a bit like Arnold.
Doggone Jens, just wonderful
A great player for sure but why can't anyone make a guitar banjo that sounds like an old 20s Vega guitar banjo? Modern guitar banjo's just sound awful. Vintage one's sound wonderful.
Hey John. If you are interested, can you send an email to the attention of Jamie Latty at info@deeringbanjos.com.
We would love to know more about what you would like to hear. What are we doing right? What can we do better?
If you have time. Thanks for responding.
Obviously sounds better played like a banjo by a banjo player that knows guitar. don't think wonderwall would work on it.
dear deering banjo company
What‘s the song at 02:10 ? I need this song in my life 😍Absolute Stunning! 😍
It's Bristol Bay! Jens wrote it. I suspect the tuning he uses is: DGDGBD.