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The Five-String Banjo-Tam
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Back of Resonator
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Five-String Banjo-Tam Audio Samples
Boil Them Cabbage
Just Foolin' Around
Old Joe Clark
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THE BANJO-TAM STORY:
My name is Frank Abrams, and I am the inventor of the Banjo-Tam. The Banjo-Tam
is a series of string musical instruments incorporating tambourines as the head
or "pot." The first ones were put together on my kitchen table. A United
States Patent was granted, No. 6,156,960. The name "Banjo-Tam" is protected
by U.S. Trademark. The Five-String Banjo-Tam is directed to the player who
wants something novel, something new, or something just to fool around with.
I come from a musical family. An older brother of mine was a national banjo
champion, who passed away. I have always fooled around with various musical
instruments myself. I developed the Banjo-Tam not only with his memory in
mind, but also in the hopes that the joy and happiness that these wonderful
instruments provide would affect you as they have me.
How to Play the Banjo-Tam:
The Five-String instrument can be played in a variety of styles, from Bluegrass
to Clawhammer. The tambourine head can be banged, tapped, or you can just
let it jingle sympathetically. I've even had good luck muting the strings at
the 12th or 14th fret and rhythmically tapping the head itself. The only limit is
your talent and inspiration.
Five-String Specs: (Now with or without jingles)
Scale: 25.5" Length: 36" Width: 11.5" "Pot:" 10.25"
Uses Light-Guage Ball End Strings
Suggested Retail $159.95
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Banjo-Tams are manufactured in China
Frank Abrams, President and General Manager
Banjo-Tam, L.L.C.
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