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Doug Thorsvik October 30, 2021 at 12:14pm

Your insight is spot on Uncle John: some good and some bad. The good is having a distinctive style, the bad is that it may not be very broad. I’m certainly characterized by that. It’s what made the Beatles amazing where other bands had songs that all pretty much sound the same and, if you like that sound, you are a happy fan. It’s a challenge to broaden our style and requires intentional work. I find it easier to cruise on autopilot, but then I get more of the same old Doug!

Uncle John October 29, 2021 at 8:32pm

Thanks, Danny. This one is not mine, it is an old classic blues. I do kind of add a verse (bird that whistles) - borrowed from another song.

Doug, seems to me that no matter what I stringed instrument I play, it sounds like me playing it.. Some good and bad to that, I think. Thanks for the generous words.

Doug Thorsvik October 29, 2021 at 5:09pm

I enjoyed the song Uncle John! Another complete arrangement. The whistling is a nice addition! Not sure I could really tell the difference in the sound of this instrument from your others; they all sound just fine to me. I think your distinctive style shapes the sound more than the particular instrument you are playing. First class as usual!

Danny Gordon October 29, 2021 at 12:47pm

I love your originals

Uncle John October 29, 2021 at 8:51am

Thanks, Bob. I am old timey and chimey too.

Bob "Ambrose" Negus October 29, 2021 at 5:40am

Enjoyed that Unc J. Nice old timey song played on a nice and chimey CBB.

Uncle John October 28, 2021 at 7:13pm

Thanks, Andries. Purty nice banjo for my simple uses. A little bit short scale, 24 inches, I think.

Uncle John October 28, 2021 at 7:08pm

Laughs out loud and thanks, AGP. I'd never seen that one before (and will try to steal it).

A.D.EKER October 28, 2021 at 6:12pm

a simple but smile evoking opening there UJ ,you put it all in there , thought the bird was a bit to big for the small song, and the CBB was smootly ringing as ever !

AGP # October 28, 2021 at 4:34pm

They don't come anymore Classic-eeeeeeer than Alberta-aaaaaaaaaa, the new Banjer is sounding mighty fine, I'm almost tempted to drag one my Banjoey Builds, that I can't play, out of storage, and have a strum! ;-)

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