I have played guitar for 5 years. I played banjo for a year or so when I was about 7 but the dexterity of my fingers just didn't manage it. I have been a civil war era history buff (over 500 books at home) all my life and want to get into banjo. I am gravitated towards a minstrel banjo but some are beyond my price range. I am just wondering if I should just get a modern open back first? But really love the warmth of a 1850s era banjo. Any suggestions? Would like to keep cost around $600 or less.
Michael, i come very late to the party, but how is the Hartel tuned. I also have one--actually three---of Jim's banjos, but i've yet to get a sound that nice. jim
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Like that sound. Music recreated from the past thanks Michael. 👍
Great song! Well done!
The minstrel banjo ... has the notes between the notes. Love it. 🎬😅
... real purtee! ... love the fretless!
the banjo at 30 seconds I love it would you part with it ??
I have played guitar for 5 years. I played banjo for a year or so when I was about 7 but the dexterity of my fingers just didn't manage it. I have been a civil war era history buff (over 500 books at home) all my life and want to get into banjo. I am gravitated towards a minstrel banjo but some are beyond my price range. I am just wondering if I should just get a modern open back first? But really love the warmth of a 1850s era banjo. Any suggestions? Would like to keep cost around $600 or less.
Yeah...a real gritty-good blusey spin, fer sure... nice!
Michael, i come very late to the party, but how is the Hartel tuned. I also have one--actually three---of Jim's banjos, but i've yet to get a sound that nice.
jim
Yep