Essential Banjo Accessories & More!

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• Strum Hollow 5th String Banjo Capo View in store →
• BlueChip JD Crowe Thumb Pick View in store →
• Paige Capo for Banjo/Mandolin - Nickel View in store →
• DrumDial Banjo Head Tension Gauge View in store →

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   Ben Clark Leader · 22 Nov

   https://banjobenclark.com/lessons/essential-banjo-accessories-more-banjo-beginner What things do you need to begin playing banjo? Do I really need all that? Adam boils it down so you can know exactly what you need. Don’t forget to check out the vids for guitar and mandolin as well! Simply click on the links beneath the video window above.

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   Alex Burden · 18 Oct

   Perfect! I’m “brand new” to learning to play the banjo, and just became a Gold Pick member. This video is exactly what I needed. The instructional videos are exceptional! Truly, greatly appreciated!

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   David Farmer · 18 Oct

   Welcome to the forum, @AlexB. Loads of information can be found in Ben’s lessons, but the support you get here is outstanding as well. Don’t be afraid to post any questions you have. Lots of experience in these pages. Good luck on your journey.

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   Dave Long · 19 Oct

   Welcome to the forum! You might want to check out the “Banjo Learning Track” of you’re fairly new to the five-string.

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   Declan Lyden · 18 Jan

   Hey Banjo Ben, I was wondering what hardshell banjo case in like the $100-$200 dollar range you would suggest.

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   Ben Clark Leader · 18 Jan

   Great question! I honestly don’t have a favorite, but I’ll say that all within that price range in my store are worth the price. I think this is a great one: https://store.banjobenclark.com/collections/cases-gig-bags/products/guardian-cg-020-j-hardshell-case-for-5-string-resonator-banjo

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   Sue Minsuk · 4 Oct

   Hi, I just signed on for a year. I’ve been fake playing for years but i want more substance. Anyway, you mention the head tension reader but not a word about how to adjust the head tension should it be off.

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   Archie Cairns Leader · 4 Oct

   Hi @sue.doggie.doright Sue to @BanjoBen 's Forum. Ben has an entire course on banjo set up with Master Banjo Luthier Steve Huber in the beginners learning path of this site. Click on the link below. You’ll find a wealth of knowledge including information on how to adjust your banjo head. https://banjobenclark.com/courses/banjo-setup-with-steve-huber?from_track=beginner-banjo

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   Michael Mark Leader · 5 Oct

   Welcome Sue! So glad to have you. Check this out:

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    Sue Minsuk · 10 Oct

    Ha! Right after i posted about this i discovered all of the other topics like… how to adjust head tension! Thanks, though!

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    Archie Cairns Leader · 10 Oct

    Glad to hear it Sue. Always happy to help.

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    Matthew Carroll · 23 Oct

    Hi there, newly gold pick member here. I’ve been playing instruments my whole life it seems but, mostly guitar. Recently decided to learn the banjo and just picked up my birthday gift of a beautiful Epiphone MB250. I’m thoroughly excited to start and have watched your videos on YouTube and have always found the videos insightful and informative!!! Without further ado…bom budda da!

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    Archie Cairns Leader · 23 Oct

    Hi @luckygreen2977 Matthew to @BanjoBen 's Forum

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    Ben Clark Leader · 23 Oct

    Welcome @luckygreen2977!