A cover of Leonard Cohen’s “Suzanne” by yours truly. This is on my standard tuning banjitar, recorded with pickup into my effects and amp, then with my iPhone.
Monday, June 21, 2021
Sunday, June 20, 2021
Six-String Banjo Buyer’s Guide
Here is a link to a very informative resource. If you are looking to buy a banjitar, make sure you read this first.
https://riverboatmusic.com/banjos/six_string/6_string_banjos.htm
Friday, June 18, 2021
Kate Wolf Cover by G.D. West
Wednesday, June 16, 2021
Song Instructions from Keith Urban
Keith Urban takes the time to show the licks from two of his songs on his Deering banjitar. Keith is probably responsible for popularizing the banjitar in his music today. Thanks, Keith!
Gold Tone EB-6 Electric Banjitar
This is a really good demo of the EB-6 by Gold Tone. Solid body with a humbucking pickup. Very clean and solid sounding. Way cooler than I expected.
Friday, June 11, 2021
G.D. West: Improvised Banjitar and Guitar Duet
This is from yours truly. This is another free Improvisation I recorded. The banjitar was the first take, followed immediately with a guitar part. Hope you like it.
Indian Banjitar Raga
This one is interesting! Indian music played on banjitar with accompaniment by a doumbek drum and flute.
“Dan-Joe” Tuning/Modified Gold Tone
Banjitar players seem to enjoy innovating new t7nings and setup ideas. This one uses a traditional G tuning, but the bridge and nut were re-notched to have the bass strings tuned in a pair like a 12-string. Interesting idea.
“There Will Never Be Another You” — Swinging Banjitar!
This is a great solo plectrum-style performance with snare drum accompaniment. I love how the banjitar can cover such a wide range of tones and techniques. Enjoy!
Tuesday, June 1, 2021
Banjo vs. Banjitar Memes
Banjitar Links
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Banjo Bill shares a brief account of his musical origins and how he got started playing on banjitar. He has an interesting idea for tuning...
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This is a useful lesson from Brad Davis. I love the sound of his Deering banjitar! Maybe someday Deering will want to sponsor me or want me...
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12-string guitar is doubled by 6-string banjo on this track. This sounds huge and a 12-string banjo adds sparkle to the big middle section.