Videos tagged with Nylon Strings

This YouTube video features Clifton Hicks demonstrating how to string and tune traditional fiddle-style friction tuning pegs using gut or nylon strings. The video also promotes various online platforms and merchandise related to Banjo Heritage, including Patreon exclusive content, an online course, apparel, music streaming, and donation links.

This video features Clifton Hicks playing "Going Down the Road Feeling Bad" (Lonesome Road Blues) on a 1910 Weymann "Keystone State" banjo tuned to fCFAC. Recorded in Warren, Pennsylvania, in 2013, the description highlights the performer's evolution in banjo stringing practices, moving away from medium gauge steel strings to nylon strings for pre-WW2 banjos and recommending traditional two-legged maple bridges over three-legged ones. It also promotes various platforms for connecting with Clifton Hicks, including Patreon, Bandcamp, Spotify, iTunes, and Banjo Heritage resources.

This video provides a comprehensive guide to the traditional setup and maintenance of a banjo, focusing on historical and practical aspects. The presenter, with over twenty years of experience, delves into organology to explain the function and care of components such as friction pegs, different types of bridges and tailpieces, and the tensioning of banjo heads. The discussion also covers tying gut and nylon strings, comparing nylon and steel strings, and proper string placement in nut slots. The video aims to educate viewers on the nuances of banjo construction and upkeep, offering a deep dive beyond basic maintenance.

This video focuses on the 1913 Vega Fairbanks "Regent" Banjo, highlighting its history and production details. The description explains that the A.C. Fairbanks banjo factory was destroyed by fire in 1904 and subsequently bought by The Vega Company. The "Regent" model was produced in Boston between 1910 and 1919, featuring a calfskin head, La Bella No. 17 nylon strings, and a Joel Hooks bridge. The video also includes numerous links for supporting the creator through platforms like Patreon, SubscribeStar, Bandcamp, and direct donations.

This YouTube video features Clifton Hicks performing "I've Always Been a Rambler" on a clawhammer banjo. He details the banjo's historical significance, mentioning its circa 1919 Vega Fairbanks "Regent" model, calfskin head, and La Bella No. 17 nylon strings. Hicks explains the song's lineage, tracing it back to a 1920s recording by Grayson & Whitter, and notes its subsequent recordings by artists like Ralph Stanley and Ola Belle Reed. The description includes the lyrics to the song, which tell a story of a rambler's life, love, and heartbreak.

This video provides a detailed look at a Lyon & Healy "Improved George Washburn" banjo from 1913-1917. It discusses the banjo's "improved tone ring," suggesting it might have been a response to Fairbanks' designs. The video also delves into the potential manufacturing origin with Rettberg & Lange and highlights specific setup details like the Waverly Fiberskyn 2 head, La Bella No. 17 nylon strings, and a historical reproduction Bolsover Gibbs banjo bridge. The content creator, Clifton Hicks, is a banjo musician and educator, with various links to his music and support platforms provided.

This video showcases a beautifully preserved A.C. Fairbanks "Companion Style C" banjo from the 1890s. The description highlights its lightweight construction, original components like the head, celluloid tuners, and tailpiece, and its setup with nylon strings and an antique European maple bridge. It also notes the presence of faux ebony on the peghead overlay and heel cap, contrasting with what appears to be true ebony on the fingerboard. The video is presented by Clifton Hicks, who uses it as an opportunity to promote his Patreon, music on Bandcamp, merchandise, and streaming platforms, offering various ways for viewers to support his work.

This video features Clifton Hicks playing "Boat's Up the River," a song learned from Ola Belle Reed. He performs on an 1888 Luscomb Banjo tuned two frets below standard gCGCD, using nylon strings and a solid maple bridge by Joel Hooks. The description includes lyrics to the song and links to his Patreon, Bandcamp, merchandise, and streaming platforms.

This video showcases an antique British-made banjo, highlighting its unique blend of Old and New World craftsmanship. The presenter details its restoration, including the addition of contemporary rosewood tuners, an antique maple bridge, and La Bella No. 17 nylon strings for a classic banjo sound. The description also touches on the banjo's surprisingly bright, loud, and punchy tone, attributing it partly to the spun-over ash rim. The video's intro music is identified as 'On the Road Somewhere,' a tune learned from George Gibson and related to the Carter and Ralph Stanley bluegrass hit 'I've Got a Mule to Ride.' Links to the presenter's Patreon, Bandcamp, Spotify, iTunes, Venmo, and PayPal are provided.

This video discusses the practice of neck angling on banjos, specifically mentioning "Mountain Banjos" and "Nylons on a Goodtime". The creator explicitly states they no longer angle banjo necks and advises other builders to cease this practice, inviting viewers to ask why. The description includes links to the creator's Patreon, Bandcamp, Spotify, iTunes, Venmo, and PayPal, suggesting it is a musician or instrument builder sharing their expertise and offering support channels.

This video features a musician playing a folk song titled "Big Eyed Rabbit" (also known as "Rock in a Weary Land") on a fretless mountain banjo. The description highlights the banjo's maker, Clifton Hicks, and provides links to his various online platforms for support and music. It also includes a biblical quote for context.

Clifton Hicks showcases eight traditional banjo songs, demonstrating mastery of various tunings like G, sawmill (gDGCD), double C (gCGCD), and regional F-tuning. He highlights specific techniques for each piece, including finger-picking, clawhammer/fingerstyle hybrid, and mimicking sounds like steam locomotives. The performance emphasizes the rich heritage of Appalachian and old-time music.