I'm looking to buy a new/used banjo. I've been playing an old Alvarez (chrome sound ring) for years. I want to buy nice one. So far I've looked at the Deering Maple Blossom. I'm looking in the $1000-$2500 range. I'm looking primarily at Gibson, Stelling, and Deering. I've been playing off and on for thiry years and consider myself an intermediate level player. Any feedback is appreciated.