I have an itch lately to learn a new instrument. I don't have tons of cash around, but I feel the urge to expand my horizons musically, and so with my limited funds I am faced with a dilemma. I currently play guitar, harp, bodhran, hand drums, singer-songwriter stuff, as well as play the odd band gig now and again (bluegrass, folkie, roots type music). I also am trying to do a bit of home recording. Okay, so given that background, and just for the fun of it, what do you 'catters think would be best to go after; bass of banjo? The banjo has caught my interest of late just because it's such an interesting instrument; so many styles and possibilities, both on my own and in a band setting. I enjoy mucking with open tunings on guitar, so this seems like a natural step. On the other hand bass seems like such a practical as well as fun instrument to learn more of. So I know this is stupid, but what do you think? I'm taking a poll as of now. Thanks. sb