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18 May 07 - 02:24 PM (#2055746) Subject: Advice new banjo From: oombanjo I am buying a new banjo. I have tryed Lo Gordon , Enoch, the other I that interests me is the all wood Romero . Any feedback will be welcomed |
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18 May 07 - 02:29 PM (#2055753) Subject: RE: Advice new banjo From: oombanjo Sorry "tried" both were good but i am after something unusual chee3rs Oombanjo |
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18 May 07 - 03:02 PM (#2055783) Subject: RE: Advice new banjo From: GLoux Look into banjos by Wayne Sagmoen. Google Wayne Sagmoen banjo and you'll find some posts in forums like the banjo hangout, sugar in the gourd, etc. -Greg |
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18 May 07 - 03:04 PM (#2055786) Subject: RE: Advice new banjo From: GUEST,Russ This is a golden age for banjo buyers. So many options. The standard response to a thread of this type is usually of the form "I have an x and I love it. So will you." General advice. Play as many banjos as you can. Decide what you want to hear. When you hear what you want to hear and the price is right. Buy that one. That's how I did it. Russ (Permanent GUEST and long time banjo player) |
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18 May 07 - 03:13 PM (#2055792) Subject: RE: Advice new banjo From: DonMeixner I am a fan of the Bart Reiter banjos as well as the Ome/Ode banjos. There are some very good products coming from China. I am conflicted as to their purchase. I's rather buy equipment made in my own neck of the woods rather than increase the trade imbalance. But good quality and a resonable price are hard to beat. Don |
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18 May 07 - 04:07 PM (#2055825) Subject: RE: Advice new banjo From: grumpy al dont know where you are but if you want one of the very best you can buy try a Phil Davidson Banjo he is from Bristol in the U.K. Grumpy |
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18 May 07 - 05:25 PM (#2055878) Subject: RE: Advice new banjo From: dick greenhaus One could say, "Just say no." But one wouldn't. Take along a banjo player, ask him to play it and follow his advice. |
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18 May 07 - 05:35 PM (#2055885) Subject: RE: Advice new banjo From: Dan Schatz I've been admiring the Romero for some time. While I'm very happy with my Ramsey Fairbanks Electric, I have to admit I'd love a Romero - but I say that only having heard, not played them. The Romero also have the advantage of being the best looking banjos I've ever seen. You can see and hear them here. This is not a commercial. (As I said, I love my Ramsey....) Dan Schatz |
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18 May 07 - 06:11 PM (#2055918) Subject: RE: Advice new banjo From: BanjoRay Tha waiting lists are not a bad indication - Romero's is about 6 months according to his website. Debby McClatchy just got her new Kevin Enoch after waiting over 4 years, although I suppose Romero's still a fairly recent maker. They look good, but website recordings are not a good way to judge the sound - you've got to play one. See you at Sacrewell, John. Ray |
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18 May 07 - 06:25 PM (#2055930) Subject: RE: Advice new banjo From: Greg B Make sure you play the Vega 'Little Wonder.' I sat and played for a long time at Mandolin Bros. and kept coming back to the Little Wonder (over Bart Reiters and especially the Recording King) for playability and sweet all-around sound. No tone-ring, which put me off at first and almost kept me from trying it. |
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18 May 07 - 08:17 PM (#2056014) Subject: RE: Advice new banjo From: Leadfingers B.A.S is a terrible condition to have ! I nearly developed it when I actually owned TWO Temletts ! However I DID resist so now only have Five banjos and one banjola ! |
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19 May 07 - 06:50 AM (#2056296) Subject: RE: Advice new banjo From: GUEST,banjoman Play as many as you can and if that fails to produce the sort of sound & feel you want then, like me, have a go at making your own banjo. I currently have a collection? of about 20 which range from an early Grimshaw to a modern Gold Tone long neck and most stages in between. My favourite is the one I made from its & pieces. Takes a bit of trial & error but well worth it Good hunting |
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19 May 07 - 07:07 AM (#2056305) Subject: RE: Advice new banjo From: Big Al Whittle Whatever you get - give it a name that suits its personality. You know like Davy Crockett did with his rifle - Old Betsy.I was saying to my wife - all my guitars have got their own personality and I couldn't just throw them out. She said perhaps I should give them names, and I think she has a point. |
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19 May 07 - 12:40 PM (#2056481) Subject: RE: Advice new banjo From: Charley Noble Here's another link to the Romaro banjo website: Click here for website The above link didn't work for me. I'm not familiar with these banjo's but they certainly look interesting. I'm addicted, however, to the classic S. S. Stewart banjos. Depends on what you like, what you can afford, and your experience in evaluating quality workmanship. Cheerily, Charley Noble |