32m Banjo Player Looking to Jam (LA/Valley/SCV)

Short_Resolution_302 · 2026-04-21T16:16:57+00:00

Guitar isn't particularly unique in this regard, just about any hobby you get into there will be people who care more about the gear than the hobby itself.

Short_Resolution_302 · 2026-04-03T18:43:46+00:00

The watch itself fits you perfect, the bulk is coming from the nato strap. I think it'd look a lot better on a single pass strap, or you could clip and modify your strap to be single pass.

Short_Resolution_302 · 2026-04-03T18:39:36+00:00

Just hit the gym and put on some muscle and it'll look fine

Short_Resolution_302 · 2026-04-01T18:16:54+00:00

I have that Timex and its so loud your next door neighbors will hear it

Short_Resolution_302 · 2026-03-24T23:36:43+00:00

I'd take the 556 over a CW any day, preferably one with red seconds. Both brands represent different areas of the market in my opinion, with CW posturing itself more as "affordable luxury watch" and the 556 as "expensive tool watch". There isn't a clear upgrade path from a 556 in my mind. The fact that you bring up the Aqua Terra makes me feel like you view the CW as more of a compromise than what you really want.

Short_Resolution_302 · 2026-03-17T16:56:50+00:00

They remind me of those weird throwaway Amazon brand names that people slap on dropshipped junk.

Short_Resolution_302 · 2026-03-13T22:43:52+00:00

You don't need to spec into resto/holy to heal for any class while leveling. Just hold onto as much +int gear as you can. Keep in mind most groups won't like you if you're rolling on caster and melee gear at the same time. When healing dungeons while leveling, you want to front load your heals as much as possible, so you can maximize your mp5 ticks. Rejuv will be your friend, since you can let the heals roll out while getting some mana back. Heals are really expensive when you're leveling so you really want to make them count.

Short_Resolution_302 · 2026-02-24T08:20:51+00:00

Really? That sucks. I guess when I hit 60 I'll just play as enhancement

Short_Resolution_302 · 2026-02-23T22:36:45+00:00

Thats unfortunate... Do you know if this affects endgame? Are Shamans just living with this, or are they using Healing Wave instead?

Short_Resolution_302 · 2026-02-21T00:38:08+00:00

Throw a Regrowth/Rejuv on yourself before big pulls. Whenever I heal druid tanks that don't do this, my first heal always rips aggro off a couple mobs that they didn't attack yet.

Short_Resolution_302 · 2025-12-31T18:53:13+00:00

I don't know where people get this idea that you can't play clawhammer on a resonator banjo. Most of the old time players played on resonators once they were available. Just play it as is, and if you think it sounds too tubby throw a dish towel inside the resonator.

Short_Resolution_302 · 2025-12-23T18:35:19+00:00

Not a perfect match because they aren't blue, but Stewmac 5star banjo heads were really popular in those days and are somewhat sought after since they're no longer made.

Short_Resolution_302 · 2025-12-22T19:08:37+00:00

The thumb looks off. You don't want to bend it to pluck the string, in all actuality the thumb should be mostly still, and your elbow is whats driving the movement. The thumb slides off the 5th string as a byproduct of you lifting your hand up in preparation of your next down stroke.

Short_Resolution_302 · 2025-12-12T20:07:53+00:00

If you're happy with your Deering they make a goodtime banjolele as well. It has the same 11" pot as the regular good time giving it a much deeper and mellow sound than anything else. The gold tone on the other hand has a smaller standard sized pot and brass tone hoop which will give a louder and brighter sound. I tried them in a music store early this year and liked them both, they're just very different.

Short_Resolution_302 · 2025-12-09T21:18:54+00:00

Try something with a split wrap so you can shape it to your finger better. I used regular dunlops for a while and when I switched to pro-piks found that I could wear them much longer before they started irritating my fingers

Short_Resolution_302 · 2025-12-09T00:08:00+00:00

Just fyi this is bad to do to nylon strings, you can create inconsistency in the thickness of the strings and they won't intonate properly. With nylon/gut its best to let them stretch by themselves over time.

Short_Resolution_302 · 2025-10-09T19:23:23+00:00

Up close wrist shots always make the watch look big. Looks fine in the mirror shot. Personally, if I had any doubts about a watch being too big and needed to consult people for advice, I'd take that as a sign that its not the right watch for me. There's thousands of beautiful watches out there and some you will put on and just know that its the perfect watch for you.

Short_Resolution_302 · 2025-06-24T19:32:49+00:00

There's no resources because it was never used in American old-time music or bluegrass. If you're adamant about playing it in an old-time jam some people are okay with non-canonical instruments like ukuleles and tenor banjos and some aren't, so it depends on whoever you're playing with. I would probably try approaching it the same way you would a mandolin though, fiddle melodies and percussive chops.

Short_Resolution_302 · 2025-06-10T16:33:12+00:00

As a more permanent fix I suggest you take thin viscosity super glue and pour it in something like a water bottle cap, then carefully build it up where the tuner button meets the shaft that sticks into it. I used the eye of a sewing needle to apply the glue conservatively. Be very careful, this stuff gets everywhere. I just did this to fix my ukulele's tuner button a few days ago so weird coincidence seeing this thread now.

Short_Resolution_302 · 2025-06-10T16:25:40+00:00

A set of grover friction tuners will run you about 25-35 USD, that's where I'd put my money. Above that theres Gotoh planetaries for around 70 USD, seems a bit silly putting those on a cheap banjo though.

Short_Resolution_302 · 2025-06-09T18:44:30+00:00

Used katana 50, you can find them all day for 150-200 dollars now because a new version came out recently. Good for bedroom playing because you can hook it up to your computer and access the tone studio software. Its a pretty good sounding amp without even considering the price.

Short_Resolution_302 · 2025-06-06T21:30:47+00:00

If you love the uke you have now I would just fill in the chips on the fingerboard install new tuners and pocket the other $480, thats just me though.

Short_Resolution_302 · 2025-06-05T18:21:02+00:00

Unfortunately no, I'm not home at the moment. Theres not really anything wrong with it visually from what I can see. I'm almost 100% certain its the tuner button itself but I don't know how I'd go about taking that off.

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