banjos, any help? (albums, Harmonica, Tenor, guitar, cheap)

MMIIKKEEE · 11-07-2007, 01:53 PM

So i told my mom last night i wanted a banjo for christmas (i know its kinda early but she likes knowing what i want way ahead of time) and she just kind of laughed at me and said she thinks its wierd i want to play one. I think theyre awesome so im probably just gonna buy one myself. does anyone have any suggestions as to which one i should get? i can probably spend up to $350, maybe a little more. ive looked around and done some research but just seeing what you guys think. thanks

right-track · 11-07-2007, 01:58 PM

Spend as little as possible cos I doubt you'll stick it out.

anzamatik · 11-09-2007, 05:55 PM

Banjo is definitely challenging and not as rewarding as other instruments. If you're really set look at some online guitar places and see what they have, you can spend 200 or less and get something playable. I wouldn't spring for anything fancy just yet. I would I'm assuming you're looking at a 5-string and not a tenor?

MURDER JUNKIE · 11-10-2007, 12:47 AM

This kid might sell you one CHEAP!!!

Kevorkian Logic · 11-10-2007, 07:40 PM

One of my nannies I had when I was little taught me how to play the banjo. It is the most ugly sounding and most useless instruments I know how to play. Srsly, you might as well ask for a harmonica and save a few bucks.

HotPlop · 12-03-2007, 02:05 AM

banjo.com is a good bet

Probably go with whichever Cripple Creek model fits your price. Also, it depends if you're planning on a resonator model or an open back. Gold Tone has some nice beginner models.

boo boo · 12-08-2007, 08:10 PM

I have a Banjo by Floyd Rose. Pretty nice, and cheap.

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MMIIKKEEE Groupie Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: san diego Posts: 3	banjos, any help? So i told my mom last night i wanted a banjo for christmas (i know its kinda early but she likes knowing what i want way ahead of time) and she just kind of laughed at me and said she thinks its wierd i want to play one. I think theyre awesome so im probably just gonna buy one myself. does anyone have any suggestions as to which one i should get? i can probably spend up to $350, maybe a little more. ive looked around and done some research but just seeing what you guys think. thanks

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Kevorkian Logic Imperfectly Perfect Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: North Carolina Posts: 1,290	One of my nannies I had when I was little taught me how to play the banjo. It is the most ugly sounding and most useless instruments I know how to play. Srsly, you might as well ask for a harmonica and save a few bucks. __________________ "it is only through a limitless accumulation of the imperfect that a certain type of perfection can be attained"

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right-track Atchin' Akai Join Date: May 2005 Location: Unamerica Posts: 8,723	Spend as little as possible cos I doubt you'll stick it out.

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anzamatik Groupie Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Clubland, USA Posts: 17	Banjo is definitely challenging and not as rewarding as other instruments. If you're really set look at some online guitar places and see what they have, you can spend 200 or less and get something playable. I wouldn't spring for anything fancy just yet. I would I'm assuming you're looking at a 5-string and not a tenor?

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MURDER JUNKIE The Wetter The Better!! Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: SH1TTY London Ontario Canada Posts: 2,504	This kid might sell you one CHEAP!!!

12-03-2007, 02:05 AM	#6 (permalink)
HotPlop Groupie Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 4	banjo.com is a good bet Probably go with whichever Cripple Creek model fits your price. Also, it depends if you're planning on a resonator model or an open back. Gold Tone has some nice beginner models.