he man812 Posted November 11, 2012 Share Posted November 11, 2012 Does anyone know a thing or two about banjos? I'm looking to spend £300-500 Looking for one with a resonator with metal tone ring, 5 strings and preferably some nice pearl fret-board inlays I have found this [url="http://www.gak.co.uk/en/epiphone-mb-250-banjo/30492"]http://www.gak.co.uk...250-banjo/30492[/url] and this [url="http://www.guitarcenter.com/Deering-The-Goodtime-2-Banjo-105632244-i1149582.gc"]http://www.guitarcen...244-i1149582.gc[/url] which is better? any other suggestions? Cheers Adam Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gjones Posted November 11, 2012 Share Posted November 11, 2012 Become a friend of 'Blueflint' on FACEBOOK, tell them how fantastic you think they are, then ask them to advise you on banjos. They'll tell you everything you ever wanted to know. Debs husband also plays banjo too. https://www.facebook.com/Blueflint?fref=ts Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Len_derby Posted November 11, 2012 Share Posted November 11, 2012 I started a thread on the 'Other Instruments' bit. It's called Dirty Banjo Habit. Come and join in! Anyway, I recommend this website [url="http://www.andybanjo.com/index.html"]http://www.andybanjo.com/index.html[/url] Not only does he sell a good selection of instruments (I got mine from there), but there's a very good section on background info. Choosing the appropriate type of banjo for your musical interests and ambtions is critical IMO. Banjo - great instrument. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EssentialTension Posted November 11, 2012 Share Posted November 11, 2012 My son has an Ozark 2142G. Sounds brilliant but also very heavy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EssentialTension Posted November 11, 2012 Share Posted November 11, 2012 [quote name='Len_derby' timestamp='1352673598' post='1866048'] Banjo - great instrument. [/quote] Definitely. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Len_derby Posted November 11, 2012 Share Posted November 11, 2012 [quote name='EssentialTension' timestamp='1352674392' post='1866070'] Definitely. [/quote] Yep. There's a massive amount of cultural baggage attached to the banjo. Not all of it good. I've found that a neutral reaction to a banjo is rare. People tend to go either or . I try to use mine in a blues/gospel way. Inspired by the playing of Otis Taylor. A 2008 cd of his 'Recapturing the Banjo' was a great inspiration. [url="http://www.amazon.co.uk/Recapturing-The-Banjo-Otis-Taylor/dp/B0010VD7FS/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1352674797&sr=8-3"]http://www.amazon.co.uk/Recapturing-The-Banjo-Otis-Taylor/dp/B0010VD7FS/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1352674797&sr=8-3[/url] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EssentialTension Posted November 11, 2012 Share Posted November 11, 2012 [quote name='Len_derby' timestamp='1352674890' post='1866077'] Yep. There's a massive amount of cultural baggage attached to the banjo. Not all of it good. I've found that a neutral reaction to a banjo is rare. People tend to go either or . I try to use mine in a blues/gospel way. Inspired by the playing of Otis Taylor. A 2008 cd of his 'Recapturing the Banjo' was a great inspiration. [url="http://www.amazon.co.uk/Recapturing-The-Banjo-Otis-Taylor/dp/B0010VD7FS/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1352674797&sr=8-3"]http://www.amazon.co...52674797&sr=8-3[/url] [/quote] Yes, I really like that album. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
he man812 Posted November 11, 2012 Author Share Posted November 11, 2012 Thanks for the replies guys glad to see much like for the banjo, such a fun instrument! (well at least i think it is from what i've seen ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
he man812 Posted November 11, 2012 Author Share Posted November 11, 2012 [quote name='EssentialTension' timestamp='1352674373' post='1866068'] My son has an Ozark 2142G. Sounds brilliant but also very heavy. [/quote] wow that looks very nice! sadly about £100 out of my price bracket :/ do you think its worth it over cheaper alternatives? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
he man812 Posted November 12, 2012 Author Share Posted November 12, 2012 [quote name='gjones' timestamp='1352673058' post='1866040'] Become a friend of 'Blueflint' on FACEBOOK, tell them how fantastic you think they are, then ask them to advise you on banjos. They'll tell you everything you ever wanted to know. Debs husband also plays banjo too. [url="https://www.facebook.com/Blueflint?fref=ts"]https://www.facebook...ueflint?fref=ts[/url] [/quote] the butter shall be applied...thickly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EssentialTension Posted November 12, 2012 Share Posted November 12, 2012 [quote name='he man812' timestamp='1352677575' post='1866118'] wow that looks very nice! sadly about £100 out of my price bracket :/ do you think its worth it over cheaper alternatives? [/quote] I don't really know the answer to that - it was substantially cheaper and 'shop-soiled' when he bought it, more like £400 including a gigbag. I do know someone else with a relatively cheap Ozark (left-handed one) who's also happy with what he got. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pete.young Posted November 12, 2012 Share Posted November 12, 2012 Of the two links, the Deering will be a better banjo to play, though the Epiphone looks nice. andybanjo.com is a good place to check out and I was also going to suggest Eagle Music in Huddersfield - www.eaglemusicshop.com However, there is a guy on ebay at the moment who seems to be sitting on a huge stock of Tanglewood MB24 and flogging them off at serious discounts - here's one: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/GOOD-QUALITY-5-STRING-G-BANJO-REMO-SKIN-ROSEWOOD-BRIDGE-HEARTS-FLOWERS-INLAYS-/360505969671?pt=UK_Musical_Instruments_Sting_Instruments&hash=item53efd48c07 . I bought one of these a couple of months ago and it's a decent bargain. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tom1946 Posted November 12, 2012 Share Posted November 12, 2012 I was told that you need perfect pitch to own a banjo, so you can lob it into a skip without it touching the sides.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EssentialTension Posted November 12, 2012 Share Posted November 12, 2012 [quote name='tom1946' timestamp='1352748653' post='1866993'] I was told that you need perfect pitch to own a banjo, so you can lob it into a skip without it touching the sides.... [/quote] Pitch it roughly in my direction , it won't need to be perfect. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Len_derby Posted November 12, 2012 Share Posted November 12, 2012 [quote name='EssentialTension' timestamp='1352749946' post='1867023'] Pitch it roughly in my direction , it won't need to be perfect. [/quote] No! This way! Throw it this way! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bertbass Posted November 12, 2012 Share Posted November 12, 2012 I suspect that you'll soon get pi**ed off with requests for duelling banjos. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alyctes Posted November 13, 2012 Share Posted November 13, 2012 [quote name='bertbass' timestamp='1352757333' post='1867173'] I suspect that you'll soon get pi**ed off with requests for duelling banjos. [/quote] Play it on a bass instead Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Floyd Posted November 13, 2012 Share Posted November 13, 2012 Mark in our old band had a Stelling with Skruggs pegs. Sounded wonderful Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hollywoodrox Posted November 13, 2012 Share Posted November 13, 2012 (edited) Vintage who make guitars and bass's do them I'm sure I think they are around £200 I just checked google a few online stores selling them well under £200 Edited November 13, 2012 by hollywoodrox Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
he man812 Posted November 13, 2012 Author Share Posted November 13, 2012 (edited) [quote name='tom1946' timestamp='1352748653' post='1866993'] I was told that you need perfect pitch to own a banjo, so you can lob it into a skip without it touching the sides.... [/quote] I was expecting as much on a bass forum unfortunately i'm not enough in to banjos to justify to join an exclusive banjo forum so let me off Edited November 13, 2012 by he man812 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pete.young Posted November 13, 2012 Share Posted November 13, 2012 [quote name='alyctes' timestamp='1352767637' post='1867326'] Play it on a bass instead [/quote] Or a tuba. Or two. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=piOAFI8eCdM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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