Tony Furtado - D'Addario Strings

Demonstrates Banjo Fingerpicking

In this video by D'Addario Strings, Tony Furtado explains about his banjo inspired fingerpicking style. He also tells us about his Gibson Les Paul Earl Scruggs Banjo and what strings he use. And then he plays a little tune for us on the banjo. Tony don't say why he have black tape on the banjo on the video but he is kind enough to comment on the video. And this is what he says about that.

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The black tape cuts certain vibrations from that head and helps with killing some issues with feedback when I use my pickup. Ive also gotten used to the acoustic tone of dampening it a bit. Looks weird too, and I like that!

I dont always leave it on there though. Now as I watch this, I think Ild like to spiff up my tone and poor old banjo a bit!
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Tony Furtado - D'Addario Strings - Gibson Les Paul Earl Scruggs Banjo

Tony Furtado - D'Addario Strings - Martin 1944 0-17

Then we get to hear him play slide guitar on his 1944 Martin 0-17 guitar. And he shares with us how he bought it in some shop about 15 years ago. All in all this I think is a great video.

Tony Furtado - D'Addario Strings - Demonstrates Banjo Fingerpicking