Lifting doesn't help those weak shoulders at all-it just dislocates them and sometimes tears the labrum, which then requires surgery. An example is shoulder sockets that are too shallow (it's a hereditary condition that has affected my sister and my son) that causes the shoulder to become dislocated when heavy objects are lifted. Lifting too much can speed the deterioration.Īlso, there are other shoulder conditions that are not actual injuries which can be made worse by the use of dumbbells. It is a slow deterioration of the joint and can be caused by different things, one of which is simple age. If a neck that is two inches shorter makes a difference then by all means use it.Īrthritis is not exactly an injury. They can make shoulders much worse when those shoulders have arthritis. The liberal use of dumbbells are also better for people with weak shoulders. Original nickel plated brass friction tuners.
Rare antique 1919 lyon healy WASHBURN model 1830 tango melody banjo with martin strings banjo, comm. This offer has a low starting bid and no reserve. Scale length is the same as a mandolin in.
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Many claim that A Scale banjos are better for people with weak shoulders. This banjo has the following markings: on wood dowel, improved George WASHBURN, and serial number cm. Builders stared building banjos two frets shorter as there was a demand for them. The "A Scale" was inspired by the clawhammer jams where many keep a capo d'astro clamped at the 2nd fret.
The concept of an "A Scale" banjo is fairly modern and did not exist when this was built. You're right, it's a substantial little banjo! I've seen them branded Windsor or Mystic both. Is this an A-scale length? I have one just like it in a 'ladies banjo'/A-scale length.