Thanks! I got really hooked on the sound of Gibsons in the early 1990s when Greg Rich helped the company to try and get back to their pre-WW II standards. I had the Stelling through about 1994 and used it for a while when I was playing with Dry Branch Fire Squad. Eric Gibson, of the Gibson Brothers, purchased it from me - I'm not sure where the banjo is now! This happens!
I remember when you used to play a stelling banjo. I loved that banjo it sounded so clean and powerful without a bunch of ringy overtones. Do you still own it?
It's my Granada but this was recorded directly to an iPhone4, so the quality isn't the greatest. @marredsun - I'm not sure what you're talking about in regard to the left hand rhythm but whenever we slow things down to this extent, it's going to sound a little unnatural or stilted. Check out Earl Scruggs' version from his classic "Foggy Mountain Banjo" album for the real thing!
Thankyou for your great video - your method of teaching is simple and easy to understand, I bought a banjo two days ago and am well on my way to learning this song! Keep them coming please!
Thanks! I got really hooked on the sound of Gibsons in the early 1990s when Greg Rich helped the company to try and get back to their pre-WW II standards. I had the Stelling through about 1994 and used it for a while when I was playing with Dry Branch Fire Squad. Eric Gibson, of the Gibson Brothers, purchased it from me - I'm not sure where the banjo is now! This happens!
BillEvansBanjo 1 month ago
Bill,
I remember when you used to play a stelling banjo. I loved that banjo it sounded so clean and powerful without a bunch of ringy overtones. Do you still own it?
TheVintage1935 1 month ago
Hey, I remember that banjo! You were very gracious to allow me to hold that wonderful banjo, Mr. Evans as I recall.
teakbridge101 1 month ago
It's my Granada but this was recorded directly to an iPhone4, so the quality isn't the greatest. @marredsun - I'm not sure what you're talking about in regard to the left hand rhythm but whenever we slow things down to this extent, it's going to sound a little unnatural or stilted. Check out Earl Scruggs' version from his classic "Foggy Mountain Banjo" album for the real thing!
BillEvansBanjo 1 year ago
Wow, the way you're playing the hammer ons and slide is really interesting... I guess that's a weird appalachian rhythm banjo thing.
marredsun 1 year ago
That your granada or KK?
bigmrclean 1 year ago
what a beautiful tone..
19ojnab37 1 year ago
Thankyou for your great video - your method of teaching is simple and easy to understand, I bought a banjo two days ago and am well on my way to learning this song! Keep them coming please!
benlummis 1 year ago