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Published on 09/01/10 at 15:00I'm 62, been playing on and off for about 46 yrs. Not as good as I should be. R and R, Blues, Folk, and bluegrass.
Bought on E-Bay for $120.00. I used to own a Gibson Mastertone which frustrated me to death. I didn't want the learning curve.
I really like the fact that when my fingers get sore I can pick this up and keep playing because the action is so light and I get a different noise while I'm working on guitar things. The tone is excellent for this price range of Banjo. I am constantly amazed at guitar songs that sound great on this instrument. I find that it sounds like a 5 string when flatpicked and a tenor banjo when strummed especially using bar chords up the neck. It takes at least an hour or so of playing it to get the hang of it, but once you do you start experimenting with different things that will translate to the guitar. Other things that you stumble upon may not translate to the guitar very well. It has expanded my knowledge and ability and it is fun.
Some Simon and Garfunkle songs do not sound good on this instrument. The lower bass notes are weak in the first 3 frets.
The construction, fit, and finish are excellent for this price range.
Getting bored just playing the same old stuff on your acoustic guitar? Get one of these, it will open up another route of expression without the learning curve.
This review was originally published on http://www.musicgearreview.com
Bought on E-Bay for $120.00. I used to own a Gibson Mastertone which frustrated me to death. I didn't want the learning curve.
I really like the fact that when my fingers get sore I can pick this up and keep playing because the action is so light and I get a different noise while I'm working on guitar things. The tone is excellent for this price range of Banjo. I am constantly amazed at guitar songs that sound great on this instrument. I find that it sounds like a 5 string when flatpicked and a tenor banjo when strummed especially using bar chords up the neck. It takes at least an hour or so of playing it to get the hang of it, but once you do you start experimenting with different things that will translate to the guitar. Other things that you stumble upon may not translate to the guitar very well. It has expanded my knowledge and ability and it is fun.
Some Simon and Garfunkle songs do not sound good on this instrument. The lower bass notes are weak in the first 3 frets.
The construction, fit, and finish are excellent for this price range.
Getting bored just playing the same old stuff on your acoustic guitar? Get one of these, it will open up another route of expression without the learning curve.
This review was originally published on http://www.musicgearreview.com