Things you did not know about banjos?

[PoodlesAgain]

Many banjo players use fishing line for strings!

I just learned that from a new friend, accomplished banjo (and mandolin) bluegrass player. He does it when a string breaks, and so delays having to buy a replacement set.

BTW, amazing how useful fishing line is. In my single days, I had all kinds of artwork hanging off fishing line, making them float off the wall, very cool, dates were impressed (a little, er... let's not get into that!).

[toomanycats]

OK, everyone knows where this is going, so I might a well get the ball rolling.

What’s the difference between a banjo and a lawnmower?

Your wife gets upset when the neighbours borrow the lawnmower and don’t return it.

[PoodlesAgain]

Oddly, most bluegrass banjo players I have seen, including the famous, late, Bill Keith (transcriber of E. Scruggs songs, and "Keith Tuners") are so serious while on stage.

[tonebender]

I always wanted on of those 6-string banjos that is tuned the same as a guitar. Pretty sure I could learn to play one of those.

[Rollin Hand]

OK, everyone knows where this is going, so I might a well get the ball rolling.

What’s the difference between a banjo and a lawnmower?

Your wife gets upset when the neighbours borrow the lawnmower and don’t return it.

What's one thing you'll never hear?

"Will the banjo player please move their Ferrari?"

[BatUtilityBelt]

I always wanted on of those 6-string banjos that is tuned the same as a guitar. Pretty sure I could learn to play one of those.

I'd play one of those if it also looked and sounded the same as a guitar.

[Rollin Hand]

Banjos can bring the heavy....