The Cuckoo
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Awesome sounding first banjo!! I'm currently gathering knowledge/parts to make one of my own over break!
What type of strings did you use? Did you use calf-skin for the head? What diameter gourd did you use? (looks about 11")
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the tuning on my skinhead banjo changes with the humididty
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@bahbond - you are playing in the key of E flat here. (you are tuned halfway between low D and E) ;)
I usually tune my gourd to either E or F. -gourd banjos are not made to be able to hold the same high tension as regular banjos that we tune to standard G and A. Always tune them 1-3 steps below normal banjo tunings.
When not playing it, turn the bridge down flat- otherwise the skinhead will develop a permanent depression in the middle and the string action will become too low.
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Very nice. Some if the best fretless playing I've ever heard!
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Great Job!! I really want to build one of these.
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How this gets only 332 view saddens me. You performed the song top notch, and the banjo is sweet and authentic. Well done!
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Great sounding gourd banjo- you did a grea job building it and playing it!
I have a Menzies gourd banjer. They sound so good in low E and F tunings.
You should put up some more gourd clips- sounds totally yummy.
Strumelia 3 months ago
@Strumelia THanks for the nice comments!!
bahbond 3 months ago
Hey Bahbond. Great sound! What tuning do you use?
thelastamericancowbo 5 months ago
@thelastamericancowbo Modal tuning, not sure of the actual key, as it is tough to tune up to standard!
bahbond 3 months ago
I got the calfskin from Janet Davis Music online, or Stewart McDonald. I don't remember which one, it took a couple tries! Thanks for the comment.
bahbond 1 year ago