Great presentation; thanks. Also a great demonstration of how there is no 'thumb-lead' or 'index-lead' two finger style. You just use the index and thumb as convenient.
Duh, I just realized, (Thanks to You), this is the same format as, "Down the Road". Must be the reason my desk was right next to the teacher's in grade school.
Always one of my favorites. I'm really glad that you take these classic songs and share them with us. I'll download the tab on your Patreon page! Thanks again.
Hey Clifton. What is the height on that bridge? Does a taller bridge help keep nylon strings in place better than say a 5/8" bridge? Thank you and love your videos
That bridge is 3/4" tall because the neck on that Luscomb is slightly bowed up in the middle, otherwise I'd be happy to have a 5/8" bridge on it. Between the bow and the skin head, this banjo cannot be trusted with a 5/8". A perfectly set-up 1880s-1920s banjo will have either a 5/8" or 1/2" bridge. Bridge height before 1880s was not standardized at all, so they vary. After 1930 I think factories started mounting necks to pots at a slight angle (to lower the action on high frets) so taller bridges became standard. Today, I think most bluegrass and old time banjoists are using either 5/8" or 11/16" (because their banjo necks are all angled).
If you're tuning low (i.e. instead of standard G you're dropping to F or E) like I often do, that's another reason to go with the taller bridge. Lower tunings make for looser strings that vibrate widely and may rattle.
Im so happy i found this channel cliff i cannot thank you enough
Great presentation; thanks. Also a great demonstration of how there is no 'thumb-lead' or 'index-lead' two finger style. You just use the index and thumb as convenient.
Just became a Patron. Thanks for all these old songs. I love them.
I just picked up a banjo today after 2 years of not owning one. I need to get to work! Thanks for all the content
A new lesson and no hair! 😄. Thanks so much Clifton, I want to get into two finger, I love the sound, thanks for a great lesson!
Duh, I just realized, (Thanks to You), this is the same format as, "Down the Road". Must be the reason my desk was right next to the teacher's in grade school.
Always one of my favorites. I'm really glad that you take these classic songs and share them with us. I'll download the tab on your Patreon page! Thanks again.
Another great and informative video bud, thanks for sharing this with us.
Looks like you have nylon strings on. Nice lesson ty
Love your style man.
Yeah, boy!!!
Consider, WALNUT VALLEY FESTIVAL, WINFIELD KANSAS. It is alotta fun, oh hey, you can SING! YES!
Have you heard Morgan Sexton's version of this?
It’s probably baby been 20 years since I have. Will pull it up and listen.
Hey Clifton. What is the height on that bridge? Does a taller bridge help keep nylon strings in place better than say a 5/8" bridge? Thank you and love your videos
That bridge is 3/4" tall because the neck on that Luscomb is slightly bowed up in the middle, otherwise I'd be happy to have a 5/8" bridge on it. Between the bow and the skin head, this banjo cannot be trusted with a 5/8". A perfectly set-up 1880s-1920s banjo will have either a 5/8" or 1/2" bridge. Bridge height before 1880s was not standardized at all, so they vary. After 1930 I think factories started mounting necks to pots at a slight angle (to lower the action on high frets) so taller bridges became standard. Today, I think most bluegrass and old time banjoists are using either 5/8" or 11/16" (because their banjo necks are all angled).
If you're tuning low (i.e. instead of standard G you're dropping to F or E) like I often do, that's another reason to go with the taller bridge. Lower tunings make for looser strings that vibrate widely and may rattle.
Mind sharing what strings are on that banjo?
Mighty Fine Pickin 👍
Just plain old nylguts.
Is that the Luscumbe banjo?
Yes. Bought it the first time at 16, bought it a second time at 34.
Clifton Hicks I thought I remembered you selling it; good to see it again. Sounds good.