32 In late-1988 Britt met Chuck Ogsbury of OME banjos and began a. I also have a nylon string tackhead that I play around with at home often. retailers such as Elderly Instruments of Lansing, Michigan, Bernunzio Uptown Music. I'm definitely planning on keeping the goodtime. Part of why the Pisgahs interest me, I'm in NC and have gotten to play their stuff before. The rim is 11-1/2 inches, the scale is 28 inches.
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I'm also going to suggest Enoch's tradesman line since no one else has yet Here was the original listing from Bernunzio instruments: Professional model instrument with large engraved flowerpot peghead inlay and mahogany neck with beautifully carved heel. 28-year veteran of crafting Ome Banjos, Gustavo Silva is gluing binding on the inside and outside of our solid 2-ply rims made of select air-dried Cherry, Walnut and Quilted Maple. What I mean to say is that its good to have options, and I'd recommend keeping your deering and setting it up for a different tone than whatever new one you end up with. But I end up playing one of my nylon strung banjos when I'm playing solo at home most of the time. With the 12" pot and electric tone ring, I find myself reaching for it in jam settings with other musicians where it is stellar.
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Any of the above listed here would be great. That said buying sight unseen is fine provided you're going with a reputable maker/seller. You'll end up with something you know you like, and are less likely to end up with buyers remorse. Clareen-model banjos used by many top Irish Elderly Instruments players, including Mick Moloney and. Not sure where you're located, but if you haven't played many "nice" banjos a trip to somewhere like Bernunzio, Smakula, or Elderly etc might be worth it.