tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3136597.post6255555469697840047..comments2022-03-26T13:34:33.044-07:00Comments on The Banjo Ukulele Forum: Stevehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15577815119310940721noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3136597.post-66311654280381897542012-03-22T11:45:20.953-07:002012-03-22T11:45:20.953-07:00ah, yes, it starts with a humble but well made May...ah, yes, it starts with a humble but well made Maybell. The Slingerlands, probably 7"? Solid maple, rosewood fingerboard, nice hardware. They usually need a lowered nut, and lower bridge, try to avoid Aquila Nylgut, they are harsh on the Slingerlands. Try GHS "white nylon" which are clear and have a lovely tone. the black are harsh too.<br /><br />John Bianchi's site has a lot of details about them!Stevehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15577815119310940721noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3136597.post-3277380565309992722012-03-16T09:44:18.209-07:002012-03-16T09:44:18.209-07:00I saw the picture and had to smile - it speaks vol...I saw the picture and had to smile - it speaks volumes! I'm fighting the condition! ....I got my first banjo-uke a couple of weeks ago, a 1920's Slingerland...:)barefootgypsyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00314364482426207760noreply@blogger.com