Tech: Wanted; 'Irish' banjo

Subject: Tech: Wanted; 'Irish' banjo
From: GUEST,TKnapp
Date: 05 Nov 15 - 01:52 PM

Hi, Looking to buy good playing, used 4 string banjo for my wife to learn to play trad. Irish music on. Is this just a regular tenor banjo?

Thanks for your help. Tom

Subject: RE: Tech: Wanted; 'Irish' banjo
From: GUEST
Date: 05 Nov 15 - 02:19 PM

Is this just a regular tenor banjo?

Yep!

Subject: RE: Tech: Wanted; 'Irish' banjo
From: Dave Hanson
Date: 05 Nov 15 - 02:53 PM

Regular tenor banjo tuned E A D G rather than A D G C

Dave H

Subject: RE: Tech: Wanted; 'Irish' banjo
From: Dave Hanson
Date: 05 Nov 15 - 02:54 PM

Although some players favour a 17 fret rather than the standard 19 fret.

Dave H

Subject: RE: Tech: Wanted; 'Irish' banjo
From: GUEST
Date: 05 Nov 15 - 04:20 PM

Tom,

If you let us know your location, I'm sure several people will be able to suggest some good places to look for one.

Ed

Subject: RE: Tech: Wanted; 'Irish' banjo
From: GUEST,Jim I
Date: 05 Nov 15 - 08:36 PM

Too late TKnapp. We've had the bonfire already!

Subject: RE: Tech: Wanted; 'Irish' banjo
From: GUEST,gillymor
Date: 05 Nov 15 - 08:50 PM

Not sure where you're located TKnapp but here are
used ones listed in the Banjo Hangout. A buddy of mine plays a 17 fret Gold Tone openback with a White Ladye tone ring that is really sweet (and loud).

Subject: RE: Tech: Wanted; 'Irish' banjo
From: GUEST
Date: 06 Nov 15 - 08:54 AM

Ahhh yes where am I?
Connecticut, USA
I missed the bonfire?! Dang!

Subject: RE: Tech: Wanted; 'Irish' banjo
From: GUEST
Date: 06 Nov 15 - 09:26 AM

Thanks Gillymor! I forgot about the hangout...and I'm already a member LOL!

Subject: RE: Tech: Wanted; 'Irish' banjo
From: Gurney
Date: 06 Nov 15 - 11:03 PM

I have a friend who simply removed the un-required parts from a five-string and re-strung and re-tuned it. How successful this is I have no idea, but he plays it occasionally.
P.S. He is Irish.