My first banjo was a Deering Goodtime. Loved it. Grew out of it by a years time. It is such a good banjo it is easy to resell. I sold mine when I got my "new" banjo.

A word about Ramsey - Good quality banjos. I can't play one because my hands are small and I can't get my hand all the way around the neck. I tried the student model and found that out right away.

If you buy via catalogue, be sure to know what the return policy is. You need to be able to send it back if it isn't the right instrument for you.

Have fun! Margo