Decorated Banjo Head

Jim
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Decorated Banjo Head Sept 3, 2017 0:15:29 GMT -5 RobertW likes this

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Post by Jim on Sept 3, 2017 0:15:29 GMT -5

I played at the last Shelter Valley Folk Festival today. One of the people in the Artists' Village was a henna artist who was decorating people's hands and legs. I asked her if she'd do a banjo head and she said, "Why not." I'm really pleased with the results. It may not last long, but I sure like the way it looks now.

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-1962 Martin D-21
-1950 Gibson LG1
-1958 Goya M-26
-1974 Yamaha FG75 high strung
-A number of banjos, mandolins, Autoharps, ukuleles, dulcimers, mouth harps, a Tele clone and various other stuff.
-I own a fiddle, but only play it when Maggie and the cats are all out of the house.

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Decorated Banjo Head Sept 3, 2017 2:54:35 GMT -5 Jim likes this

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Post by Derick on Sept 3, 2017 2:54:35 GMT -5

Jim,
Think it looks great, pity it won't last long.
Wonder if she used a permanent ink pen, that it would last a long time, if so she could make a lot of money, very talented. 😀

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TonyKgull Global Moderator Posts: 6,425 Location: Ontario, Canada	Decorated Banjo Head Sept 3, 2017 11:03:52 GMT -5 Jim likes this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by TonyKgull on Sept 3, 2017 11:03:52 GMT -5 Actually, as it starts to slowly wear off due to playing, it will probably look even cooler. It'll have that "aged" or "vintage" look without having to take 25 years to get there!
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Decorated Banjo Head Sept 4, 2017 8:30:09 GMT -5

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Post by Jim on Sept 4, 2017 8:30:09 GMT -5

Derick, Here's one I did with a permanent Sharpy a couple of decades ago on my tenor banjo when I was playing a lot of Irish trad music. You can't see it very clearly in this photo. I took it off to try a Fiberskyn head and gave it to my friend Ted when his banjo head split. It's a bit worn, but has held up pretty well.

My son, Clayton got his Gretsch decorated by a car pin-striper when his rockabilly band played a custom car show.

Last Edit: Sept 4, 2017 8:33:14 GMT -5 by Jim

-1962 Martin D-21
-1950 Gibson LG1
-1958 Goya M-26
-1974 Yamaha FG75 high strung
-A number of banjos, mandolins, Autoharps, ukuleles, dulcimers, mouth harps, a Tele clone and various other stuff.
-I own a fiddle, but only play it when Maggie and the cats are all out of the house.

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Decorated Banjo Head Sept 4, 2017 8:37:55 GMT -5

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Post by Derick on Sept 4, 2017 8:37:55 GMT -5

Jim,

Looks good, you are a man of many talents.

Faith Mercury, Parlour Guitar.
Tanglewood TW40 Sundance Historic, 12 freter. Solid Spruce top, Mahogany back and sides.
Takamine GY93E-Nat, Parlour Guitar, solid Spruce top.
Epiphone ES339, semi acoustic Electric guitar,
Fender Mex Stratocaster, White with Maple neck.
PRS se Custom, 24 fret, Mahogany back with Maple cap.
Tanglewood TW 45 Re Sundance Reserve, All solid wood, Cedar Top,Mahogany back and sides.

Jim Supreme Member Posts: 1,939 Location: Port Hope, Ontario, Canada Playing guitar since: circa 1960	Decorated Banjo Head Sept 5, 2017 14:24:46 GMT -5 Derick and henk like this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Jim on Sept 5, 2017 14:24:46 GMT -5 All strung up and ready to play
	-1962 Martin D-21 -1950 Gibson LG1 -1958 Goya M-26 -1974 Yamaha FG75 high strung -A number of banjos, mandolins, Autoharps, ukuleles, dulcimers, mouth harps, a Tele clone and various other stuff. -I own a fiddle, but only play it when Maggie and the cats are all out of the house.

TonyKgull Global Moderator Posts: 6,425 Location: Ontario, Canada	Decorated Banjo Head Sept 5, 2017 22:11:49 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by TonyKgull on Sept 5, 2017 22:11:49 GMT -5 Sept 5, 2017 14:24:46 GMT -5 Jim said: All strung up and ready to play Nice. Now go play the art out of that thing!
	===================================== "Come to Me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take My yoke upon you and learn from Me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For My yoke is easy and My burden is light." - Jesus, from Matthew 11:28-30

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