Curiosity question

Jerry Bruner · Post by **Jerry Bruner** » 28 Nov 1999 7:28 am

After reading a lot of posts here (this really is a fabulous forum) I am wondering why the B-NJ- seems to be so reviled here in this community? Is it because it is more of a bluegrass/folk instrument than a country instrument? Or is it that these particular "pickers" look down their noses at steel players? I don't think it is out of place on some country records, but it is not an essential element of country, like the STEEL IS. If someone can explain it to me I sure would appreciate it. Thanks in advance.....

Rich Paton · Post by **Rich Paton** » 28 Nov 1999 7:49 am

Jerry,
I think it's because like rabbits,
mice, or cockroaches once you've two
around,.......you know the drill.

I actually love banjos but have never
been able to express it.

BJ Bailey · Post by **BJ Bailey** » 28 Nov 1999 8:04 am

Come now boys it not actually, a curse word
So Bob want mind if you talk about the,well I better let someone else say it.

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Jon Light (deceased) · Post by **Jon Light (deceased)** » 28 Nov 1999 8:32 am

Just to get serious on you--I love the banjo, I love bluegrass and old-time music (don't much care for NewGrass or Mr. Fleck but that's my problem) and I believe that many people here like Banjo as well. I have always enjoyed the absurd notion of b**j* as a taboo and still play the game on occasion. b0b, the owner/administrator/moderator of this fine forum has expressed some displeasure with the instrument and from there has been born the culture of the Banjo Haters Club. 95% joke, 7% serious, 2% margin of error.<p ALIGN=CENTER><FONT SIZE=1 COLOR="#8e236b">[This message was edited by Jon Light on 11-28-99]</FONT></P>

Graham · Post by **Graham** » 28 Nov 1999 8:55 am

95+7+2 = 100
_________
something

Damn, I hate this new Math!!

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Bobby Lee · Post by **Bobby Lee** » 28 Nov 1999 9:29 am

That's plus or minus two, Graham. I'm almost 104% certain of it.

I'm not going to spew a series of one-liners here. I'll just state my opinion: the BANJO (gasp!) is a beautiful thing to look at. It is well recognized as a visual symbol of country music. If I owned one, I would hang it on my wall (beyond the reach of the grandkids, of course). When people came to visit, I would point out the fine workmanship and unique characteristics of the piece. I might also show them my collection of mint condition Wayne Newton albums.

I really have nothing against the banjo.

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Rich Paton · Post by **Rich Paton** » 28 Nov 1999 9:41 am

I am very appreciative of the fact
that thia area is a #####-Free Zone,
As I am forced by a pact of band loyalty
to endure one and its @n@l owner.
#### + @n@l owner = @n@l owner w/P####MS.
It's not a pretty sight.

I play Bluegrass, Old Timey, Appalachian,
Fiddle tunes, Swing, and JUST* about
anything fun on acoustic.
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Country covers, Jazz, Swing, decent Rock, Blues, Hillbilly, Western Swing,& Surf/Secrei Agent on Electric.
In a way it's all the same, then when
you put the sauces and spices on it,
YUMMMMM!

I'm not too picky about what I'm willing
to maul in the process of evoling.
Some of it's Great. Some of it Ain't.
Jamming at festivals and camping, with all the people I know on JUST about any instrument they play, when there's
no pressure, politics or B.S.
Is when I enjoy it the most.
There's always little stuff,
but I can ignore any resonable amount.

How about you guys?

r.

Rich Paton · Post by **Rich Paton** » 28 Nov 1999 10:43 am

Graham,
What key did you work that equation in?
E# ?

I do play with some ##### pickers.
In Bluegrass it is considered an essential element. I enjoy the sound of a good one,
In the hands of an experiened professional.
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I think it's very similar to a deadly
poisionous snake, in the hands of a
reptile handler who is an experienced
professional.
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Unless you really know what you're doing,
you should NEVER pick one up,
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Jim Smith · Post by **Jim Smith** » 28 Nov 1999 11:23 am

Rich, I kinda feel that way about steel guitars too!

Jerry Bruner · Post by **Jerry Bruner** » 28 Nov 1999 1:52 pm

Thanks guys! I appreciate all who posted in response to my question. I guess it makes sense that it's a running gag here. I found it amusing that someone doesn't care for Bela Lugosi (or was it that "jazz banjo" guy Bela Fleck?)....

again, thanks. Y'all made my day.

Jerry

Bob Hoffnar · Post by **Bob Hoffnar** » 28 Nov 1999 3:10 pm

I WAS in a band with a banjo player and i was wondering how to deal with the constant bombardment of meaningless notes. I asked a famous dobro player at a lesson what I should do. He said "Who cares. Nobody is going to hear you anyway over the racket those guys make"

Bob

Donny Hinson · Post by **Donny Hinson** » 28 Nov 1999 5:07 pm

Buck Trent (with Porter Wagoner) played a LOT of pedal steel, but he played it on a b@njo! (A fact that some pedal steelers still resent.)