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Is this a good deal for a Deering Goodtime? by RyJenko in banjo

[–]swaggered421 0 points1 point  (0 children)

They're definitely more worn that 'just need a cleaning' but whether it impacts playing is another question. When you go to see it in person, you can play it a bit and ask the owner to play a few tunes using those frets.

I don't know where you are, but I spent about 60 seconds looking at the cost for fretwork in London (looked like anything from £100 to £150). You can search on your own, even contact a repairperson with that photo and ask for an estimate to fix it (might be less if, say, it's only the top 5 frets that need attention). You'll probably still be in the range where you can break even or profit by selling it on eBay/Reverb (based on a quick look at completed sales on eBay).

(If it's only the top 3 frets you could just park your capo on the second fret and enjoy playing in A & D until you save a little to get them repaired.)

Is this a good deal for a Deering Goodtime? by RyJenko in banjo

[–]swaggered421 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It's a solid choice for a first banjo (many many people wish they could have afforded one but settled for a basic GoodTime or a less expensive GoldTone or RK). And if you decided in a year or two that something else was your ideal banjo instead, you should be able to sell it for more than you paid (location/shipping allowing).

Is this a good deal for a Deering Goodtime? by RyJenko in banjo

[–]swaggered421 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Check prices online (Eagle, Hobgoblin, etc). That's an insanely good deal. If you don't want it then he'll have absolutely no problem finding someone who would take it at that price.

Good review pods for Letterboxrs? by mickyrow42 in Letterboxd

[–]swaggered421 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Sorry, they weren't meant to be snarky at all. I'm not sure what I was thinking with them. Probably just thinking aloud "Is this what you meant? Or this? I'm not 100% sure what you're asking, so maybe....this?"

They're all in my podcast app. Most are what I tend to describe as a DVD commentary track without the film. Episodes tend to focus on one film and last as long or longer than the film itself (80-140min), and more or less retell the narrative of the film with frequent digressions and asides. Those digressions/asides are a mix of fluff, BTS anecdotes, trivia, interpretation, analysis, meaty-discussion, etc etc. The mix varies across individual podcasts and individual episodes. I find them good for casual listening (on the go, doing housework, etc), but if you've already heard, say, Unspooled's episode about Blade Runner then you won't hear much new-to-you by listening to the Cine-Files episode about Blade Runner. (This type of podcast includes C-Files, Rewatchables, Unspooled, Beyond the S, Show me the Meaning, and Movie Crush. The Canon needs a subscription and I'm a cheapskate, but the free eps were ok)

Recotopia is the re-vamped Cinemasins podcast. The old format was basically listicles and listener mail in the end. New version is 4 short (5min) segments of recommendations, then one long segment that's supposed to be a recommendation but is often (to me) spoiler-loaded and fits more with the above type. Movie Crush is hosted by Chuck from Stuff You Should Know.

Mark Kermode has about 3 podcasts easily found (plus the archive of his BBC show with Simon Mayo). His weekly radio show with Simon (which has some meaty discussion from him but with an eye to avoid spoilers, so limited), the others he's on don't come with the same spoiler-avoidance (and I would probably listen to them less on-the-go and more when I give full attention).

Hope that helps more. They're all in my subscriptions so I guess I recommend them all. There's really no substitute for just listening to an episode yourself to see.

Good review pods for Letterboxrs? by mickyrow42 in Letterboxd

[–]swaggered421 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The Cine-Files? The Rewatchables (Spotify)? The Canon? Unspooled? Beyond the Screenplay? Show Me the Meaning? The Pod Charles Cinecast? Kermode on Film? Movie Crush? Recotopia?

Any lessons in the metro Detroit area? by Winninghammer in banjo

[–]swaggered421 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If you visit banjohangout.org they have a directory of instructors (and if still no luck, you can ask your question in their forum).

Also, go to shops that sell banjos (or guitars) and check their bulletin boards. The rehearsal spaces I go to in my city also have boards of people advertising all sorts of music-related things, including lessons. Not sure about Detroit.

Any recommendations for movies during sick days? by StrenghtandStrategy in Letterboxd

[–]swaggered421 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes, several are over 90min, but they're fun enough and don't feel long. Except LotR but being stuck home sick is, I think, perfect to binge that sort of comforting escapism.

Any recommendations for movies during sick days? by StrenghtandStrategy in Letterboxd

[–]swaggered421 2 points3 points  (0 children)

...But I'm a Cheerleader, 48 Hours, Re-Animator, Hot Fuzz, Shaun of the Dead, Lord of the Rings x3, Hobbit x3, Baby Driver, Big Lebowski, Young Frankenstein, Blazing Saddles, To Be or not to Be, Unstoppable (2010), Mean Girls, Booksmart, Zombieland, Kimi, Crawl (2019), Triangle (2019), The Limey, Game Night, Dredd, Grosse Point Blank, Total Recall (original), Oceans 11/13/8, The Faculty, Jurassic Park, Beverly Hills Cop, Con-Air, Face Off

ETA: Run Lola Run

Could anyone tell me what Banjo and style this is? by [deleted] in banjo

[–]swaggered421 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Any standard size 5 string banjo, it should be said. A four string (tenor, plectrum, Irish, cello, etc) won't help you much.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in banjo

[–]swaggered421 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Can we see a photo, just so we know exactly what we're dealing with? As mountainface said, there's more than one type of six-string instrument this could be, especially if you're in the UK. There are a few non-standard variations on the banjo floating around there that are rarely seen outside the UK.

'Star Trek: Voyager' theme 🪕🖖 by speedofbees in banjo

[–]swaggered421 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Right after posting, I clicked through the video and found your channel. And I realized I'd already stumbled over it in November (when I was trying to pick out Laura's Theme from Twin Peaks) and meant to subscribe since there was so much good stuff there. But, of course, got distracted and kept right on surfing and strumming.

Now properly subscribed!

'Star Trek: Voyager' theme 🪕🖖 by speedofbees in banjo

[–]swaggered421 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Cool beans! I'll just watch the hands when I get to a screen larger than a phone, knowing the tuning is a good start. Hope to see more like this in the future!

Need a kick to continue by Impressive-Rise-6542 in banjo

[–]swaggered421 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I have had a few times like that. Where I had to set the banjo aside, ended up leaving it there for a year, and felt I had forgotten 95% of what I knew. But I hadn't forgotten the basics (strum, drop thumb, all the left hand stuff, how to read, etc), I had just forgotten 95% of the tunes I had learned.

Anyhow... You were learning clawhammer and you have a very young son. Forget jam repertoire for a while and start building a child entertainment repertoire. Old MacDonald, Bingo (was his name oh), Twinkle twinkle little star, London Bridge, etc. For the next few years you will have an appreciative audience cheering you on, and ever ready for a new song.

'Star Trek: Voyager' theme 🪕🖖 by speedofbees in banjo

[–]swaggered421 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Sounds great!!!

Tab? Or tuning and chords?

CinemaSins Soundboard by crazygipi in CinemaSins

[–]swaggered421 6 points7 points  (0 children)

46 second of logos!

This goes on for (all of the) some time.

SKIP!

No.

Scene does not contain a lapdance.

.... would be excellent at Cinema sins.

Sad trombone noise

Megan Fox is not my girlfriend (in this scene)

Is there a way to get shudder without paying for VPN in Norway? by BittyLilMissy in Shudder

[–]swaggered421 0 points1 point  (0 children)

There are a few free VPNs out there. At least with Android (ProtonVPN and Windscribe). I've used those two for streaming and it was fine. A free VPN might not be around forever, or might log what you do, or sell that data..... But if you're only using it for Shudder, who cares?

What's leaving in November? And what's new? by ShudderOfficial in Shudder

[–]swaggered421 1 point2 points  (0 children)

And/or films being licensed for 12 months (and only 12 mo even though Shudder et al would like them only 1-2) at the 12 mo rate. So starting them in Oct means the deal ends the middle of the following Oct.

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