Sonata Banjo; what do you know?

Subject: Sonata Banjo; what do you know?
From: JedMarum
Date: 11 Feb 00 - 02:34 PM

I have borrowed a banjo from a friend, while I determine whether or not, when and what kind of banjo to buy. I joined a Celtic band for a series of dates, and am playing banjo on a large portion of their tunes. The banjo is a blue grass style model made by Sonata. I know nothing about the company, but have been impressed with the instrument; it has a great sound, good neck (though the action needs a bit of work), good tuners.

Has anyone any experience with this banjo? And any comments on the manufacturer?

By the way, I still presume I will purchase an open back, maybe even long neck banjo. I presumed long neck because these guys like to sing in B, Bflat, F ... but I must say I have had much trouble with those keys yet ... but maybe I'm just too ignornant to know better!

Subject: RE: Sonata Banjo; what do you know?
From: wysiwyg
Date: 11 Feb 00 - 07:17 PM

Have you asked the Elderly people what they know?

Are you having fun with it?

Subject: RE: Sonata Banjo; what do you know?
From: zander (inactive)
Date: 12 Feb 00 - 10:01 AM

Liam, sonata is a Korean make of good quality instruments, you can get more info from The Music Room, e mail address is [e-mail] regards, Dave

Subject: RE: Sonata Banjo; what do you know?
From: wysiwyg
Date: 12 Feb 00 - 10:54 AM

At least you will be able to joke when asked what you are playing,

"This is SO not a banjo."

Or if you are Italian,

"This izza da son o' da banjo."

Subject: RE: Sonata Banjo; what do you know?
From: JedMarum
Date: 12 Feb 00 - 11:06 AM

Thanks for the comments. I'll look into thos leads. Andd ooops, I meant to say 'I have not had much trouble with those keys yet'

Subject: RE: Sonata Banjo; what do you know?
From: GUEST
Date: 14 Jul 18 - 08:53 PM

I have recently bought a sonata tenor banjo from eBay, I was the only bidder and although it has some damage it sounds really good and looks great, but like everyone else, I can’t find any info about it