Gary Blanchard
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For Dixieland, a resonator (closed back) banjo is the standard.Open back or closed back?
For Dixieland, a resonator (closed back) banjo is the standard.Open back or closed back?
not sure yet. Probably whatever I can afford for a starter banjo.Open back or closed back?
So it is in the same tuning as mandolin? That might be something to look into.
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Thanks! I saw the Goldtone one last night while I was looking. I'm probably going to head over to Guitar Collector this weekend since he has a bunch of banjos that apparently no one is buying in Orance County and I'm going to try and save some money or do a trade in. If I get to the point where this is a profitcable venture then I'll buy more specific.For a decent, inexpensive banjo, Deering's Goodtimes banjos and Gold Tone banjos are good choices.
https://www.deeringbanjos.com/collections/plectrum-banjos/products/goodtime-2-plectrum-banjo
http://www.musiciansfriend.com/folk...6645221-sku^473750000010000@ADL4MF-adType^PLA
For Dixieland, a resonator (closed back) banjo is the standard.
only if we're lucky...End times
I've got an import Gretsch banjo. It's the only one I've ever played, and it's heavy (12 lbs!), but it sounds and plays great.Gretsch has a new line of cheap imports. Haven't played one so no idea if they compete in quality.
Don't bother with traditional planetary tuners. Reg old guitar tuners actually work better and cost less.
But if you do get a 5 str, make sure the 5 th str tuner is geared and not just a friction type, those suck. You might actually wanna throw down on some Bela Jazz someday.
I've got an import Gretsch banjo. It's the only one I've ever played, and it's heavy (12 lbs!), but it sounds and plays great.
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Close! Broadcaster Supreme!That's about the weight of my Gibson.
Must be the Broadcaster Deluxe? 3 ply maple rim, 1 piece flange, zinc alloy flathead tone ring. Bet it sounds great.
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Close! Broadcaster Supreme!
Musician's Friend were blowing them out at half price a few years ago.
http://www.musiciansfriend.com/folk...s-g9420-broadkaster-supreme-banjo?src=3TEMORD
I'm not sure, but I suspect it's mostly superficial stuff. The back is pretty flamey maple. That's probably why they stopped making them and Musician's Friend closed them out for half off. $900 is pretty steep for a Chinese-made banjo, even if it's all bling'd out. But at $400 I jumped at it.Don't see that one in current production on Gretsches website. What's the upgrade beside the fancier inlay, bell bronze tone ring?