OK, you sold me. I'm a fiddle/mandolin player in a festival band but I don't have enough instruments so I gotta buy a workable banjo without spending as much as I would for my main instruments.
from my research so far, the deering is a better banjo.But i think you can get a new dirty 30's for around $ 300 or so , while a new deering is around $ 500 . If I had the dough I would get the deering, but I don't so
Deering is better....BUT....big downside to many cheaper Deering models and budget series banjos is that Deerings don't come with a hardwood finger board overlay. The finger board is the same wood as the neck which makes for a very comfy playing experience but this makes Deerings prone to having the neck Warp over an extended period of time...and Deering does not cover this possible warping. Especially if you're like me who likes to play a lot in outside environments this is a serious consideration. This is also why Deering recommends only using light to medium-light Guage strings. Do not put medium steel strings on a Deering. If you're into old time playing and sound with steel strings, a lot of guys prefer the thicker, medium Guage strings which provides a deeper tone and base. All that said, Deering has a work around and their brand of "light" strings are actually between a medium and light and sound really good. BUT.....the shipping is more expensive than the strings which are also expensive if you live on the other side of the country from Cali! ☹ Things to consider.....
I just opened up my RK75 to clean it and change strings etc. What I found was oblonged holes drilled n the rim, the threaded rod in the heel of the neck was drilled off center. It literally looked like a child put this together. 1700 dollars and I am stuck with a complete piece if junk. If you thought Greg Rich would never let this happen at RK after all he went through at Gibson, then you got another thing coming. Terrible quality control. Awful.
OK, you sold me. I'm a fiddle/mandolin player in a festival band but I don't have enough instruments so I gotta buy a workable banjo without spending as much as I would for my main instruments.
Wonderful playing I cant pick but I can claw hammer - I gotta get one of these to put in my truck
I’m interested in this Banjo but can you tell me which Dirty 30’s open back model this is because there are several models.
the deering goodtime is outstanding as well tho it is 100.00 more.
what would be a good strap to use for this banjo
I cannot figure out bridge placement on this thing
I watched this a while back, and just now put it together... I know you! 🤓
How would you compare these to the deering good time. I'm pretty sure they are close in price but deering proudly says made in USA
Yes. Same question how does it compare to the Deering Americana model
from my research so far, the deering is a better banjo.But i think you can get a new dirty 30's for around $ 300 or so , while a new deering is around $ 500 . If I had the dough I would get the deering, but I don't so
Deering is better....BUT....big downside to many cheaper Deering models and budget series banjos is that Deerings don't come with a hardwood finger board overlay. The finger board is the same wood as the neck which makes for a very comfy playing experience but this makes Deerings prone to having the neck Warp over an extended period of time...and Deering does not cover this possible warping.
Especially if you're like me who likes to play a lot in outside environments this is a serious consideration. This is also why Deering recommends only using light to medium-light Guage strings. Do not put medium steel strings on a Deering.
If you're into old time playing and sound with steel strings, a lot of guys prefer the thicker, medium Guage strings which provides a deeper tone and base.
All that said, Deering has a work around and their brand of "light" strings are actually between a medium and light and sound really good. BUT.....the shipping is more expensive than the strings which are also expensive if you live on the other side of the country from Cali! ☹
Things to consider.....
I'm praying the RKO-3S truly has 1-1/4" wide neck at the nut whereas the RKOH-06 is 1-3/16"... sources conflict.
How much for real runners that hold and don't slip?
Is Adam responding to anybody's messages or questions
513-560-9287 is the Banjo Store number, i googled it.
Hey Adam are you there
513-560-9287 is the Banjo Store number, i googled it.
what was the song at 0:26 ?
Pretty sure that is blue moon of kentucky.
how do i call you?
Does that model have the brass tone ring?
I just opened up my RK75 to clean it and change strings etc. What I found was oblonged holes drilled n the rim, the threaded rod in the heel of the neck was drilled off center. It literally looked like a child put this together. 1700 dollars and I am stuck with a complete piece if junk. If you thought Greg Rich would never let this happen at RK after all he went through at Gibson, then you got another thing coming. Terrible quality control. Awful.