'Scuse me, but I'd like to piggy-back on this thread if I may.

I'm primarily a guitarist, but in prehistoric times I used to play a bit of 5-string banjo—not bluegrass, song accompaniment. I had a $35.00 Kay that was not great, but was plenty adequate. Long since sold. I'd like to take another whack at it, but due to budget constraints, any banjo I buy now has got to be really inexpensive.

Has anybody had any experience with the Rover RB20? Is it okay for starters and general messing around, or is it a complete piece of s&#t? Also, how much of a hassle would it be to have the friction 5th string peg yanked and replaced with a geared peg—and a few railroad spikes installed for the 5th string?

I'll appreciate any info anyone can give me.

Don Firth