tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9612609.post2954274215153632617..comments2023-09-29T06:58:20.125-07:00Comments on Badtux the Snarky Penguin: Earl Scruggs, January 6, 1924 - March 28, 2012BadTuxhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01345749557330760251noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9612609.post-35110455056892277442012-04-05T21:19:15.455-07:002012-04-05T21:19:15.455-07:00I actually knew that, bearsense. But you know how ...I actually knew that, bearsense. But you know how us guitar players are about banjo players, always making fun of the fact they spend more time tuning than playing, heh.<br /><br />- Badtux the In-tune PenguinBadTuxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01345749557330760251noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9612609.post-44842239006805378982012-04-05T21:09:40.806-07:002012-04-05T21:09:40.806-07:00Actually, Earl invented the special tuners that al...Actually, Earl invented the special tuners that allowed the proper de-tune (they were called - obviously - Scruggs pegs). The more expensive tuning machines incorporated them directly, other banjos (like my Ode) had a separate set of pegs controlling cams against the strings.<br />It was always a hassle (but worth it) getting it just right.bearsensehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12000858896207125033noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9612609.post-9078440575888169382012-04-05T20:58:55.709-07:002012-04-05T20:58:55.709-07:00Especially cute, Jb, when he casually twists the n...Especially cute, Jb, when he casually twists the notes back *up* and just seems to automatically get them *in tune*. Banjo players are *never* in tune -- never -- it's an evil-tempered instrument, and he's in tune just casual-like. <br /><br />As for the chances of a trombone player getting into Heaven, I think you're safe. Now, if you were a <i>tuba</i> player... ;). <br /><br />- Badtux the Musical PenguinBadTuxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01345749557330760251noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9612609.post-83513824753895966872012-04-05T20:34:08.359-07:002012-04-05T20:34:08.359-07:00I do enjoy some genuine blue grass. Cute the way ...I do enjoy some genuine blue grass. Cute the way he bends tose notes by casually twisting the tuning peg.<br /><br />Those Lizards are damned good, too.<br /><br />But now I'm wondering -- what hope can there possibly be for a poor trombone player?<br /><br />JzBJazzbumpahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07337490817307473659noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9612609.post-42263800435346427872012-04-05T17:54:14.218-07:002012-04-05T17:54:14.218-07:00Ah, Scruggs, those were the good old days, and gaw...Ah, Scruggs, those were the good old days, and gawd or not Earl went were he wanted to go when he departed.BBChttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15323188240580782454noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9612609.post-33745928907872389242012-04-05T17:42:13.018-07:002012-04-05T17:42:13.018-07:00How could god (if he existed) turn away the legend...How could god (if he existed) turn away the legendary Earl Scruggs?Ted McLaughlinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15035498835671628943noreply@blogger.com