This YouTube video features Clifton Hicks performing "Brother Jim Got Shot (Hard Luck Blues)," a song originally recorded by Dock Boggs in the 1920s and later re-recorded by Boggs in the 1960s under the title "Brother Jim Got Shot." Hicks learned the song from Boggs' earlier work and discusses the instrumentation, specifically mentioning gut strings on the original recording. He details his own instrument, an 1888 Thompson & Odell "The Luscomb" banjo, its tuning (eAEG♯B), and the Aquila "New Nylgut" strings and Joel Hooks maple bridge he uses. The description also includes numerous links to his Patreon, website, merchandise, music platforms, and donation channels.
This YouTube video, "Darling Cora - Traditional Banjo Lesson (BF Shelton)" by Clifton Hicks, offers a traditional banjo lesson focusing on the song "Darling Cora." The video highlights specific banjo techniques like open string pull-offs and the East Kentucky Drone Lick, referencing historical recordings by B.F. Shelton. The description also details the vintage banjo used, including its restored 1888 Luscomb build, Aquila Nylgut strings, a Remo frosted head, a Lyon & Healy tailpiece, and Rickard Banjos hardware. The creator promotes their Patreon for tabs and sheet music, along with merchandise and music streaming platforms.
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