Threshold Posted September 27, 2001 Share Posted September 27, 2001 Hello Fellow Guitarist's, Do any of you have some suggestions on a good quality banjo to buy for the money, & then the same in the mandolin category? Any suggestions you might have would help out. Threshold. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DC Posted September 27, 2001 Share Posted September 27, 2001 I know very little about banjo, but I love mandos. I've just got an Epiphone. It's okay, but the neck seems to change and no adjustment is available so a bit of a pain. If I were buying a new one, I'd check the Tocoma mandolin. I've not played it, but I have played the acoustic bass and it's just unbelieveable. -David http://www.garageband.com/artist/MichaelangelosMuse Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rog951 Posted September 27, 2001 Share Posted September 27, 2001 I'm afraid I don't know much about either instrument but I can recommend a place called Elderly Instruments highly. I've bought many guitars, both new and used, from them and I've always been more than pleased. They actually specialize in instruments used for bluegrass and country music and they seem to have a good selection. Their website is www.elderly.com None more black. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
strat0124 Posted September 27, 2001 Share Posted September 27, 2001 You might be able to find a decent A model for just under a grand. Mando's are just plain expensive for a decent one. Banjo's are just as expensive. Or more. Down like a dollar comin up against a yen, doin pretty good for the shape I'm in Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rog951 Posted September 27, 2001 Share Posted September 27, 2001 Here's a link to a used 1924 Gibson "Banjo mandolin." Hey, you can kill both birds with $425 http://www.musicplayer.com/ubb/smile.gif http://www.elderly.com/vintage/items/90U-3209.htm None more black. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gator Wing Posted September 28, 2001 Share Posted September 28, 2001 The musician friend's catalog have a six string banjo. You play it like a guitar but it sounds like a banjo. What could be easier? This message has been edited by gatorwing@aol.com on 09-28-2001 at 11:10 PM There are two theories about arguing with a woman. Neither one works. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick Turner Posted October 1, 2001 Share Posted October 1, 2001 I'd suggest a Deering for the banjo; their "Good Time" is an incredible bargain at aroudn $300.00...US made! Their other more expensive pieces are also fantastic for the money. For mandos, I'd look at Tacoma and Flatiron. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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