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Buying a banjo

  • 17-05-2010 9:04am
    #1
    irol
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 42 ✭


    I've decided to buy a banjo, having played guitar for years. Is there anyone here who plays? Should I be looking to get a 4/5/6 string to start off? Any brands to go for/avoid?


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  • #2
    BSOM
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 195 ✭✭BSOM


    For a starter Banjo there are three brands to look at.

    1. Deering - Waltons / Soundshop in Drogheda
    2. Cort - Dublin Guitar Centre / X Music
    3. McBrides - Any Localmusic stockist and Waltons.

    Best of luck


  • #3
    irol
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 42 ✭irol


    Thanks for that. I'm starting from scratch but would ultimately be interested in maybe trying some bluegrass - should I be looking at a 4 or 5 string? Does it matter?


  • #4
    Dublin Guitar
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 86 ✭✭Dublin Guitar


    Hi irol.

    The most popular banjo type, worldwide, is the 5 string, or G banjo. These are ideal for bluegrass and most other styles. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oP31xrg05No

    The 4 string (tenor) banjo is used predominantly in Irish/Celtic traditional music and is therefore more popular here. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PjehssyJVVw

    If you are interested in learning bluegrass, I would recommend the 5 string, but if you have any questions regarding either type, please don't hesitate to PM us or email dublinguitarcentre@gmail.com

    DGC


  • #5
    irol
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 42 ✭irol


    thanks. What price do banjos start at? I'd be looking to get a bog-standard one to start with.


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