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Wayne Cacciola from Bath, PA


What was it that first got you interested in playing the guitar, mandolin or banjo?
I always enjoyed bluegrass and mostly the banjo

How long have you been playing and what’s your motivation to play?
About 7 years … just the love for bluegrass music

What’s your favorite lesson on Ben’s site and how has it helped you improve?
I like them all … very helpful

What’s your goal when playing?
My goal is to learn as much as I can on the banjo

Do you have a favorite technique? What is it?
Scruggs style

If you could play in anyone’s band, who would it be and why?
Scott Eager an the high lonesome sound

What type of gear or accessories have you found that work best for you?
I really like my Deering golden era and my goldstar gf 85

If money was no object, what would be your dream instrument(s)?
A pre war Gibson banjo

If you didn’t have to sleep, what would you do with the extra time?
Hunt , Fish and pick the banjo

Anything else you’d like to add?
I never played any instruments before … when I turned 50 I bought a banjo and been at it since

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Congrats @caccwc86 . I am going to have to check out Scott Eager. I’m glad to see someone else started playing about the time I did (I was 48 when I got my mandolin)

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Hey Wayne! Congrats on being GPotW! That’s a cool picture. Where is that?

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Congrats Wayne

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Welcome Wayne

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Congratulations Wayne!!

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Welcome and congratulations Wayne! Hope to see you around the forum

Congrats and welcome!

Looks like the country music hall of fame museum here in Nashville to me.

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Hi Wayne, congrats on GPOTW. Hope to see you on the forum :slight_smile:

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Congrats Wayne!

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Wayne, congrats on being GPotW! I applaud your courage and fortitude in not letting your musical adventures go undone. Thanks for your story, and being part of this forum.

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