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11 Feb 00 - 02:34 PM (#176778) Subject: Sonata Banjo; what do you know? From: JedMarum 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! |
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11 Feb 00 - 07:17 PM (#176879) Subject: RE: Sonata Banjo; what do you know? From: wysiwyg Have you asked the Elderly people what they know? Are you having fun with it? |
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12 Feb 00 - 10:01 AM (#177119) Subject: RE: Sonata Banjo; what do you know? From: zander (inactive) Liam, sonata is a Korean make of good quality instruments, you can get more info from The Music Room, e mail address is info@the-music-room.com regards, Dave |
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12 Feb 00 - 10:54 AM (#177141) Subject: RE: Sonata Banjo; what do you know? From: wysiwyg 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." |
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12 Feb 00 - 11:06 AM (#177148) Subject: RE: Sonata Banjo; what do you know? From: JedMarum 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' |
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14 Jul 18 - 08:53 PM (#3937399) Subject: RE: Sonata Banjo; what do you know? From: GUEST 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 |