Earl's Breakdown

My first "D-Tuner" tune! Performed on my new-to-me 1983 Stelling Whitestar that was recently refretted by Geoff Stelling himself as well as cleaned, polished, new nut, new bridge, new head, and new strings...like brand new again!

Earl's Breakdown in G
@110 bpm

First break and tuner parts based on The Murphy Method: More Advance Earl DVD

Resonator banjo: 1983 Stelling Whitestar (#2703); Stewmac 3-ply rim, copper flange, refretted with stainless steel frets, 11/16 Stelling bridge, added Keith D-tuners (2nd and 3rd).

Video editor: Adobe Premier Elements 2018
Camera: GoPro Hero 4 Silver
Audio: Tascam DR07-MKII with connected Shure SM87 mic
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[Idk-bt]

I was looking for an earls browser variation since it got blocked but this is awesome!!!

[Rustyspeed]

Love the facial expressions. Looks like youre having fun and that's what its all about!

[BeingRomansed]

Durn!
That was right enjoyable.
Smooth and easy tempo.
Nice!

[mikefinley]

Great Pickin, perfect timing and humble grinnin.

[astringer]

Way to go Larry. Those tuners found a good home as did the Whitestar. Good pickin' got to love that Stelling sound !

[HumbleHaymakers]

Perfect! The Stelling sounds great! One of these days, I’d like to have a Stelling Sunflower.

[johndonaghy]

Great job, Larry! Shame that banjo kept going out of tune!