Comments on: Smokey ~ The Yates Banjo

By: gaylord

gaylord — Sun, 28 Aug 2011 01:33:12 +0000

Dan,

If you want to visit about a recent purchase of a RS Mahognay drop me an e-mail

By: Dan Croft

Dan Croft — Sun, 11 Jul 2010 21:11:48 +0000

Really enjoyed your story on the Yates banjo. I am a banjo player from Florida and I have really been thinking hard about getting a Yates for myself. Would really love to have the opportunity to speak with your husband about his Yates. Needless to say spending that much money on anything this day and age is a BIG decision. By the way, is that a Masonic ring on your husbands finger? I am a Mason. Anyway, GREAT web site and concept. If your husband would be willing to speak with me please let me know via e-mail. I have had several conversations with Warren Yates (a really nice guy) but would love to get the perspective of someone who has purchased one of his banjos.
Thanks,
Dan

By: Terry Gilbreath

Terry Gilbreath — Fri, 26 Mar 2010 15:20:53 +0000

I bought a Ron Stewart Mahogany about a month ago and it is everything you say it is. It’s got it all and looks like it’s been around for a long time. Just amazing. My wife and I had planned a trip to Hickory to meet Warren and order one which takes about 8 weeks, and the day before we were to leave, Ron had a new one on his page that he had been playing for a couple of weeks so we got it sight unseen. It looks just like yours and plays like butter, as Ron described it. These banjo’s are truly the real deal.

By: Homestead Mommy

Homestead Mommy — Thu, 10 Sep 2009 19:25:47 +0000

Hey!
I didn’t understand any of that banjo jargin, but I can admire a beautifully crafted instrument. It is truely amazing!

By: sandhillsis

sandhillsis — Thu, 10 Sep 2009 12:05:03 +0000

Niki Lou–Oh cool, another musician, welcome. I love bluegrass. I didn’t cut my teeth on it like Ben did, so I had to acquire a taste for it. Now it’s so deeply ingrain, it’s like it’s always been there. It seems like a lot of bluegrass singers kinda sing through their nose. But they make up for it in timing and harmonies. I think the further you can expand the different genres you can play, the better musician you’ll be. So cool.
Thanks for stopping. Come back when you can stay longer and we’ll visit.
Sis

By: Niki Lou

Niki Lou — Thu, 10 Sep 2009 03:49:09 +0000

Sis,

Thanks for sharing about Smokey! I play acoustic guitar and sing in a country band, and I am itching to expand my musical endeavors after attending a Blue Grass open Mic out here in Amboy, Wa. I saw several Ladies that played guitar and banjo, and I thought, dang! I love reading your blog!! Keep it coming!! =)

Niki Lou

By: sandhillsis

sandhillsis — Wed, 09 Sep 2009 16:34:44 +0000

Bobbi–Thanks. I love what music has done for our family. We have met so many great friends and spent hours sitting visiting and picking and passing traditions down it has really made us rich.

Blessings.
Sis

By: Bobbi Janay

Bobbi Janay — Wed, 09 Sep 2009 15:51:34 +0000

Wow, that is so cool.