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Testing the Differences between a Mahogany and Maple Banjo Neck
One of my students from purchased a Nechville Flextone banjo. He could not decide between a maple or mahogany neck so...
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Gold Star Banjos-Availability and Facts
Ask the Banjo Teacher: Ross Nickerson
Customer message: Ross... I've got an 05 Gold Star GF 85 which I've played for...
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Photos of RK76, RK-85, What is a Snuffy Smith Bridge? Does Changing the Head Improve the tone?
Ask the BanjoTeacher questions - Questions from students and customers sent to Ross Nickerson
Hi Ross, Would you...
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Ask the Banjo Teacher - Going from Guitar Player to Banjo Player
Hello Ross,
I saw you demoing this instrument online. I’m really a guitar player, but am giving banjo a crack, and...
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Glossary of Common Banjo Words and Phrases by Ross Nickerson
Find out what all the words associated with playing and learning to play the banjo mean by using Ross Nickerson's...
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Banjo Capo Advice - How and When to Use a Banjo Capo
The capo is sometimes called a “cheater.” In a sense it is, but it doesn’t make you a poor musician to use it. In...
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Learning to Play Banjo Left Handed
Being a lefty and wanting to learn to play banjo can present a few challenges. One is deciding whether to start off...
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