Barbara's Tune

The folks at Rickard banjos have done it once again & built something special. This is an 11" maple banjo out of the custom shop with a pyramid style tone ring, like the ones used by Gibson in the late 20's in their style 2 banjos. That tone ring gives this Rickard a very focused punch while the hide head keeps it warm. The radius fretboard makes it very comfortable and easy to play.
Since it plays so easily I felt that this was the best time to play my favorite & the hardest track on Reed Martin's Old Time Banjo project, "Barbara's Tune".
All the best and keep rollin,
RC
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TECH INFO:
Video recorded on a Canon EOSR with a 35mm f1.8 lens
Audio recorded with a Sennheiser MKH 8060, Scarlett 2i2 & GarageBand
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[@FretlessFury]

I maintain that Reed’s album is the biggest mic drop in banjo-history. This is stunning playing of an extraordinary tune (that is extraordinarily difficult to play!!!). Beautiful!!!!!!! Stellar banjo too! Superb video!

[@scotty2tone]

Which album are you referring to?

[@pwnrar]

Reed Martin is my grandpa, and he wrote this tune for my grandma Barbara who passed away not too long ago. I was really wanting to hear it and having trouble finding his CD in my things and wondered if anyone had happened to upload his recording. What a wonderful surprise to find this amazing cover! You play so beautifully! Reed is one of the most amazing and talented people I've known in my life and has lived such an incredible life. Makes me so happy to see others appreciating and carrying on his music!

[@87jiri]

A good banjo + good hands = excellent music

[@jeffwalker5475]

Terrific!!!!

[@RusnakBanjo]

Reed Martin ❤️🪕👍

[@scotty2tone]

Oh man that's some 🔥🔥 playing

[@danawalker55]

Awesome picking on a beautiful banjo!

[@benjaminjantzon326]

I Love it ❤😅

[@iskandertime747]

What a gorgeous banjo. Great tune as well, and you're no so bad yourself, Russ!

[@MadameM.]

Wow - that was something special, Russ. Gorgeous banjo, grateful to be able to hear it, amazing playing per usual. Thanks once again. Blessings to you and yours.

[@LoneRevD]

Amazing playing and I'd agree with everyone that banjo is beautiful. It was nice to hear the Pyramid I often wondered what it sounded like. Thanks Russ God Bless!

[@notevenfound]

Now thats sick!

[@severinneukom]

What a beautiful banjo! Great performance!

[@scottblair428]

You’re amazing! I love your claw hammer is so beautiful.

[@Banjer]

This is superb!!! Fantastic.

[@stevebernard221]

Great performance!

[@niceguy4928]

Nice