I've played both ways. I didn't ever really get the hang of it till I switched over to clawhammer. Some folks just have the right fingers for playing with picks, Scruggs Style. I couldn't ever master it. Yea, traditional it is.. haha like from way back, as far as you can go..  Thanks.

Hey man!
Just stpping by to say congrats on 500 uploads!
Im still trying to learn my new banjo, should i forget the picks and learn the claw hemmer way, is that the tradional way??
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Thanks for the update! ^_^

Sounds like an awesome project!

Hi Richard I love ur videos....they are very inspiring to me. I'm 15 years old and i just bought my first car. her name is Betsy shes an old 1957 International Harvester. shes got some rust and issues but i cant wait to drive her to school and take it on on a nice sunday afternoon cruise... I have pictures if you are interested...

Yep. check out "building the oil can banjo". See if that works. Thanks.

Ever tried building a gas can Mandolin? Also, do you have a video or instructions on building the gas can banjo?

Thank You!

a big tanx for sharing sir

Thank You..