Thanks for that BanjoRay.
As I said, a friend who is a good banjo player has bought an Ozark & uses it instead of his quality instrument. I examined it & it is very well made but as I cant play I cannot assess the 'feel' of it like I can with a guitar. Sounds good when he plays.

Stallion - I made a trip to the 'Tap & Spile' last night. After parking in the marine carpark I walked all around Whitby (asking passersby) until outside the Friendship Rowing Club, I was told it has changed its name to 'The Station' & was the nearest pub to my car! When I entered the pub it was crowded with Goths & a rock band was setting up (this was 9:15pm). I couldnt see any 'folk' type instruments around so I take it I had the wrong night. Will get there another time though.