I like the early Vegas, PS long necks.
I like Orpheums a great deal.
The old trap-door Gibsons that Buell Kazee used for Appalachian style.
Ome for all the jazz banjo styles and even the long necks are good.

I thought I would like the Lee banjos but I find 'em a little on the cold side but
many would not agree with that.

Mastertones are OK but not my favorite because I don't play bluegrass.

I like a banjo that has a ring to it that sounds good under singing.

Some of the plunkier old time banjos kinda' lose me.