Jim Mills playing a TB2

Jim Mills playing Keith Roberts's TB2 conversion at the Pre War Banjo Seminar. Recorded on April 8, 2011 using a Flip Video camera.

[@Bascomblodge]

Each note Jim Mills plays is just so crisp and clean and distinct. Love it.

[@ronaldletourneau8292]

Just makes me want to spit up!

[@bobthabuilda1525]

Something I've noticed about Mr. Mills in every video I've watched is that on top of being a great picker, he seems like such a great guy. From complementing someone's instrument to giving encouragement to a young player, it seems he's constantly finding ways to brighten the day of the people around him. I can't tell you how much I wish there were more people like him in this cutthroat industry of ours.

[@cynthiamajors4378]

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[@kevingallagher9309]

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[@mikegriffin5917]

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[@Knappist]

Amen to that 🙏👍

[@mikebarnett1007]

I got to meet him after a Ricky Skaags concert.He was friendly and signed the CDs I bought .I love these videos even better than the CDs.Just a man whos enjoying his banjo!

[@stellingbanjodude]

His left hand technique has always bewildered me

[@robertpinsler1381]

My start in banjo picking began with Pete Seeger's little yellow booklet " How to play the 5 string banjo" and in it he was asked what does a banjo sound like? His reply: Fast as lightning and hard as nails". Ain't that the truth and this performance is the ultimate in my opinion.

[@Intunecoolstuff]

@MsFiddle1992 Are you kidding? Your playing was terrific! I've gotten many comments about how good it was. Sending a PM.

[@banjomasterr]

One thing Jim has mastered is Ruben hr is right up there with scruugs with that song.

[@teakbridge101]

Don't be so hard on yourself! Faith is the key, and you're still so young! Never compare yourself to people more then twice your age.

[@kishintuchis4133]

rueben was the tune earl said he was playing when he, at 9 0r 10 years old, found that he was playing the 3-fingered roll for the first time, that is the foundation of scruggs picking.

[@kcs764]

You won't hear a better version of train 45 (Reuben) than this---the lonesome fiddle is top notch!

[@nasty5oh]

Great post.

[@banjofeber8038]

Great stuff !

[@marcdunn7716]

Man that thing's got some punch!

[@christianpatte5045]

RIP JIM

[@teakbridge101]

Can that man play!

[@DA-gm9yu]

Love Jim's playing he plays it powerful and hard, I try to do that too. The sound he gets out of it cool.

[@sethhudsonmusic9219]

Great sound!!

[@Physicslawyer]

Jim can sure play

[@teakbridge101]

Jim gets better every month, I swear.

[@therealdiehl4671]

After years of frustration and "hiding in the closet" I finally figured out the most important things. One, play with others, Two, have fun! I've never seen any one throw rocks at a struggling banjo picker.

[@artesviagenseaventuras9608]

Que coisa maravilhosa. Parabéns.

[@toddlilienthal]

Please let me know if you're ever looking to sell that banjo. I like the tone.

[@old706]

Huber conversion? Great banjo.

[@flatpikinguitar]

who is the fiddle player

[@mood103201]

shes damn beautiful

[@bxnnyblues6033]

Cool.

[@kennethotwaska7997]

I have in a gibson bango. my dad playee throughout his life there is a number stamped inside 9486-76 is there any that can tell how old this bango is and if I should have it insured. ken from wisconsin

[@thebitterrootbluegrassboys7002]

I checked the banjo number files and it said this was most likely a 1929 tb-1 that would sale anywhere from 4,000 to 5,000 dollars

[@MjrMjr-tt3kn]

Who in the hell would give this video a thumbs down? Only Jealous losers!

[@teakbridge101]

Everyone talks about Ron Stewart as the "tone guru." But check Ron on KZbin and see how many videos he has in comparison to Jim! I think we all know who is the REAL tone guru!

[@teakbridge101]

Who are you referring to? You should never compare yourself to players who are older then you. They usually have more experience, so it is not a fair match. Just encouraging here, buddy.

[@MrKman81]

age has nothing to do with it !

[@turbotubesteak]

I WANT TO SEE THAT FIDDLE PLAYER'S G-STRING

[@davidlundmark9359]

😳

[@richardsoucy3082]

@@davidlundmark9359 AYE MOTHERFREAKING YO GUY