Old Molly Hare on Richard Brown Mesquite Troubadour

[HudsonFamVids]

Lovely tune!

[clawhammer25]

in your opinion, what open back banjo should i buy to play with other people at an outside jame session? i'd prefer something with good tone but a loud enough sound to be heard.

[zeppmusic]

@clawhammer25 Well, if you're looking for volume as well as a tone that will carry through, my first choice would be a Tu-Ba-Phone.  They are loud enough that Vega's 1960s Earl Scruggs model used this tone ring for a bluegrass setting. Despite their brightness and volume, they are plunky enough to have been longtime favorites of the clawhammer crowd.

[d2majzoub]

That was fantastic, Donald. You sure can play. Thanks. How about a request? Will you make a vid playing Loch Lomond or Scotland the Brave? I'm trying to learn those right now. I'd really appreciate seeing that.

[zeppmusic]

@d2majzoub I'd love to oblige you, but I'm so far behind in getting things recorded I can't make any promises, I fear.

[shal0mnurh0me]

Sounds great. Looks like the neck is a bit wider then your standard 5-string? Maybe not...

[gretchenman]

@shal0mnurh0me I see what you're talking about! It looks nice and comfy! My goldtone has a narrow neck, I love the sound and the action is impecable but I like the neck a little more wide.-----Nicely done, Zepp! Clifftop this year, Zepp? ANybody?

[zeppmusic]

@gretchenman We plan to be at Clifftop--won't be there until Thursday, probably, but we certainly intend to be there! Look forward to seeing you again!

[zeppmusic]

@shal0mnurh0me I'll try to remember to either measure it next time I'm in the store, or to ask Marc to measure it for us...

[shal0mnurh0me]

@zeppmusic Thanks, it'd be interesting to find out.

[zeppmusic]

@shal0mnurh0me It's 1-11/32 at the nut--not all that wide, really, though it does look that way!

[shal0mnurh0me]

@zeppmusic Oh, hmm the video must make it look a little wider to me or something then. Thanks alot for checking.

[AceII]

It's GREAT to have you back with us, Zepp! And that's a beautiful tune played on a beautiful banjo.

[BobbyHughes1957]

Thanks Boog for sharing this excellent performance. Thumbs up and I hope you both have a great weekend.

Peace,

Bobby

[6K6R]

Nice performance

Thumbs up 4U

[boogpatton]

Good one Zepp ... beautifully played!

[munkee73]

hey zepp's back, good to see ya buddy :) your lookin well

[hrlarson]

So glad you're posting again. Beautifully played!