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Topic: Brad Paisley on Letterman |
Ron Wright
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Posted 6 Nov 2010 5:03 pm |
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iwas watching BP the other nite and saw one of the members playing a guitar looking thing but looked like it had a banjo drum head built in , what are these called and where does one find unsual instruments like these? thx Ron
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Al Miller
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Posted 6 Nov 2010 7:05 pm
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I didn't see the show but it sounds like you r describing a Ganjo it's a six string banjo there are a few guys around here that mess with them some. They have a pretty neat sound
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Jerry Overstreet
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Posted 6 Nov 2010 7:52 pm
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Hard to get a really good look at it, but it may be a Gold Tone banjitar like this one at elderly. Sure looks like it.
Several instrument makers have been building similar things for a few years.
http://elderly.com/new_instruments/items/GTESB.htm |
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David Rupert
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Posted 6 Nov 2010 11:02 pm Comps...on your Avatar!
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| Al Miller wrote: |
I didn't see the show but it sounds like you r describing a Ganjo it's a six string banjo there are a few guys around here that mess with them some. They have a pretty neat sound
Boo Miller |
I noticed your Avatar. Totally cool! KOTH (King of the Hill), is one of my favorite shows! 
I even bought the "boxed sets" of the series episodes. Amazon.com, has a great selection...at a great price.
I saw Brad Paisley, on Letterman. Another favorite show of mine. He has an excellent steel player. I never see him look happy, or like he's enjoying himself. Excellent steel player, regardless.
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David Rupert
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Posted 6 Nov 2010 11:10 pm Comps...on your Avatar!
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| Al Miller wrote: |
I didn't see the show but it sounds like you r describing a Ganjo it's a six string banjo there are a few guys around here that mess with them some. They have a pretty neat sound
Boo Miller |
I noticed your Avatar. Totally cool! KOTH (King of the Hill), is one of my favorite shows!
I even bought the "boxed sets" of the series episodes. Amazon.com, has a great selection...at a great price.
I saw Brad Paisley, on Letterman. Another favorite show of mine. He has an excellent steel player. I never see him look happy, or like he's enjoying himself. Excellent steel player, regardless.
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Ron Wright
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Modesto,CA
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Posted 7 Nov 2010 1:23 am
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thankyou Jerry that was it on the elderly site
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Jerry Overstreet
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Posted 7 Nov 2010 8:47 am
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You're Welcome Ron. Interesting instrument.
As to Randle Currie, on the Live on Letterman show, he was smokin'  He's fast becoming the one all others are trying to catch. Just incredible tone and execution. He makes that Franklin sing. edited: while Ron was posting I believe he's having a good time. He's just interacting and making eye contact with the other musicians.
If I could play like that you can bet I'd be smiling on the inside whether or not it showed on the outside!
Anyway, the banjitar solo that I heard sounded a little weak. Don't know if it was the instrument or the engineer.
I'b be interested to hear a better sample of the instrument's character and color.
Last edited by Jerry Overstreet on 7 Nov 2010 9:12 am; edited 2 times in total |
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Ron Wright
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Posted 7 Nov 2010 9:03 am
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I agree , and he makes it look so effortless
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Brett Day
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Pickens, SC
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Posted 7 Nov 2010 5:15 pm
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| Jerry Overstreet wrote: |
You're Welcome Ron. Interesting instrument.
As to Randle Currie, on the Live on Letterman show, he was smokin' He's fast becoming the one all others are trying to catch. Just incredible tone and execution. He makes that Franklin sing. edited: while Ron was posting I believe he's having a good time. He's just interacting and making eye contact with the other musicians.
If I could play like that you can bet I'd be smiling on the inside whether or not it showed on the outside!
The banjitar or ganjo was played by Kendall Marcy, who is Brad's keyboard player. Randle Currie now plays his plum colored Franklin steel, although he once played a paisley-colored MSA at one time. The six string banjo is also used by artists like Keith Urban. Randle played steel for Bryan White until Jim Heffernan left Brad's band. Jim played a Zumsteel with Brad.
Brett
Anyway, the banjitar solo that I heard sounded a little weak. Don't know if it was the instrument or the engineer.
I'b be interested to hear a better sample of the instrument's character and color. |
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Jerry Overstreet
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Posted 7 Nov 2010 6:02 pm
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| Brett Day wrote: |
The banjitar or ganjo was played by Kendall Marcy, who is Brad's keyboard player. Randle Currie now plays his plum colored Franklin steel, although he once played a paisley-colored MSA at one time. The six string banjo is also used by artists like Keith Urban. Randle played steel for Bryan White until Jim Heffernan left Brad's band. Jim played a Zumsteel with Brad.
Brett |
Thanks for the update Brett. Yor are definitely a wealth of information about these musicians. Thanks JO. |
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