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19 May 04 - 06:59 PM (#1188942) Subject: Abilene banjos From: Matt_R So I'm thinking about taking the plunge and finally getting myself a banjo. My local music store has an Abilene bango for $270. It looks like good quality. Does anybody know anything about these Abilenes, how well they perform and what their real quality is? I'm a bit of a n00b to the banjo world, so help and opinions would be extremely welcome. -Matt |
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19 May 04 - 09:06 PM (#1189098) Subject: RE: Abilene banjos From: Once Famous Never heard of an Abilene. I would suggest an entry level name such as Epiphone, Fender, or Goldtone. |
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19 May 04 - 09:19 PM (#1189107) Subject: RE: Abilene banjos From: Matt_R Yeah, but they're all upwards of $500 |
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19 May 04 - 09:56 PM (#1189130) Subject: RE: Abilene banjos From: Amos Well, Matt, I would fool with it and test its scaling, tonality, harmonic notes, and action until I was absolutely happy with it. That's the stuff you have to live with. Bear in mind it is a learning banjo so, sure, you want to stay low cost, but if it messes up your learning by sounding bad when you are playing it correctly, it defeats the whole purpose of the gig. Try doing some scales on it with your eyes closed and see if it speaks to you. A |
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20 May 04 - 01:09 AM (#1189268) Subject: RE: Abilene banjos From: Matt_R I guess that means I'd have to learn to play first haha |
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20 May 04 - 11:03 AM (#1189678) Subject: RE: Abilene banjos From: GUEST See if you can't dig up a banjo in a local pawn shop or from a aquaintice first for about the same price. A Abilene will probably be alright, but it is a cheap banjo made by a guitar company, and you get what you pay for. Check out these sites too: http://www.banjohangout.org/links/browse.asp?m=bytopic&v=Shopping Entry Deerings and Goldtones have a good reputation for a realtivly inexpensive price. |
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20 May 04 - 01:20 PM (#1189866) Subject: RE: Abilene banjos From: Amos Good advice. I didn't mean playing it, just doing scales and harmonic twangs to test the tone. A |
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21 May 04 - 08:25 AM (#1190656) Subject: RE: Abilene banjos From: bigchuck Matt, for about the same money, you would be a lot better off with a Deering Goodtime open back. Far better banjo than the Abilene. Rover also makes a very decent open back for under $200. Sandy |
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21 May 04 - 06:39 PM (#1191100) Subject: RE: Abilene banjos From: Matt_R I saw a Johnson one today that was really nice...I wonder how that shapes up against others. |
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21 May 04 - 06:51 PM (#1191107) Subject: RE: Abilene banjos From: bigchuck Looks ok, but the sound is seriously lacking in my NSHO. Sandy |
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21 May 04 - 09:26 PM (#1191212) Subject: RE: Abilene banjos From: GUEST,Matt_R I think I'm gonna go with the Johnson. It may not be the greatest thing in the world, but hey, I've been playing my $135 Yamaha guitar for 10.5 years now, and it's till going strong. |
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10 Jun 04 - 10:43 PM (#1204806) Subject: RE: Abilene banjos From: GUEST i'm trying to find a 18 bracket armrest for my banjo . i've lokked everywhere and i still cant find one |
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04 May 09 - 05:23 PM (#2624171) Subject: RE: Abilene banjos From: GUEST,Debbie I've had my Abilene banjo for awhile. Is it a tenor banjo? And tuning, what is the tuning for this? Just learning........ |
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04 May 09 - 06:38 PM (#2624229) Subject: RE: Abilene banjos From: Leadfingers GUEST Debbie - If you have a tenor banjo ( Short scale , four srings) its tuned the same as a Viola (LightStrings) or a violin (Heavier strings) If its Five strings , Open G is fairly normal |
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14 May 11 - 07:06 PM (#3154208) Subject: RE: Abilene banjos From: GUEST,don Hi I just picked up an Abilene thought some one might know what it is worth It is a 5 sting ,it is in great shap,in a finder case. was not played much,do not know how old it is? Don |
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03 Jul 11 - 01:54 PM (#3180778) Subject: RE: Abilene banjos From: GUEST guitfixerjohn@hotmail.com ABILENE BANJOS ARE MADE BY SAMICK, NOT JUST A GUITAR MAKER. THEY MAKE MOST OF THE WELL RESPECTED BRANDS, YOU ALL KNOW AND LOVE, EPIPHONE, WASHBURN, AND MANY MORE. USUALLY MID TO UPPER LEVEL IN QUALITY(for imports). THEY ALSO OWN SILVERTONE, WHICH, IF YOU HAVEN'T SEEN SOME OF THESE LATELY SOME ARE QUITE IMPRESSIVE! I'VE BEEN HANDLING ALL OF THESE FOR QUITE SOME TIME, W/VIRTUALLY NO PROBLEMS. COMPARED TO OTHERS IN THEIR PRICE RANGE, AND FEATURE TO FEATURE THEY MORE THAN, HOLD THEIR OWN. FIND A LOCAL STORE, SIT DOWN AND PLAY ONE, AND CHECK FIT AND FINISH BEFORE PASSING JUDGEMENT ON SOMETHING YOU'VE NEVER TRIED. THERE ARE FAR TOO MANY "INSTRUMENT SNOBS" OUT THERE |
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03 Jul 11 - 02:06 PM (#3180784) Subject: RE: Abilene banjos From: Dave Hanson No need to SHOUT. Dave H |
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03 Jul 11 - 09:01 PM (#3180995) Subject: RE: Abilene banjos From: GUEST SORRY, I SHOULD HAVE USED MY INSIDE VOICE! BUT I'M ONE OF THOSE GUYS WHO'S VOICE CARRIES! |
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29 Oct 15 - 04:02 PM (#3747356) Subject: RE: Abilene banjos From: GUEST im a beginer, abilene 100.00, yes or no |