Title is self explanatory. I have 2 Epiphones. One with a resonator and the other an open back. I purchased the open back as it was a little quieter but I find it is so much lighter that it is nicer to play for a longer time. Also I really like the sound it has with the banjo mute whereas the other one does not sound great with it on. :( I would like to move up to a better one in the future but I think I need to try a bunch first. I didn't like the sound of the one with the Zombies on it last week Mine sounded better and that was much mor expensive. So for those of you with lots of experience how many did you try out first?
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 | Gingher says:
3/27/2018 11:36:24 AM
I started with a Morgan Monroe Rocky Top way back when because it was cheap and had a pretty good sound. Now I play a Deering Eagle with a Kavanjo pickup because I play in a band that goes from country to rock. I also had a Fender gifted to me from a friend that is pretty nice, but I love the Deering the best!
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 | companionbanjogirl says:
4/18/2018 11:35:19 AM
Hi Judith,
Have you ever considered a wood tone ring banjo?
At the risk of sounding like a sales pitch, I encourage you to check out Companion Banjos. In full disclosure, my husband and I are the owners.
We create custom resonator banjos, many of which have a wood tone ring. A lot of our women customers prefer a light weight banjo without simply having to convert to an open back. A wood tone ring banjo will weigh around 8lbs, whereas metal tone ring versions are upwards of 11 or 12lbs. Most importantly, a wood tone ring does not compromise sound. We have a YouTube video comparing the sound if you're interested youtube.com/watch?v=k9Jep4TAJLk&t=10s
A Companion Banjo will run between $1,500 and $2,000, depending on the options you choose. We offer custom inlay service at no additional charge, which lets you create something really unique and special to you.
Anyway, if you want to learn more you can visit our website to see more photos and videos of our builds. companionbanjos.com We're happy to answer any questions, no commitment necessary.
Regardless of the brand you choose, be sure to check out a wood tone ring option. Still great sound without all the weight.
Best of luck in your search!
Stephanie
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| companionbanjogirl says:
4/18/2018 11:46:49 AM
Hi Judith,
Have you ever considered a wood tone ring banjo?
At the risk of sounding like a sales pitch, I encourage you to check out Companion Banjos. In full disclosure, my husband and I are the owners.
We create custom resonator banjos, many of which have a wood tone ring. A lot of our women customers prefer a light weight banjo without simply having to convert to an open back. A wood tone ring banjo will weigh around 8lbs, whereas metal tone ring versions are upwards of 11 or 12lbs. Most importantly, a wood tone ring does not compromise sound. We have a YouTube video comparing the sound if you're interested youtube.com/watch?v=k9Jep4TAJLk&t=10s
A Companion Banjo will run between $1,500 and $2,000, depending on the options you choose. We offer custom inlay service at no additional charge, which lets you create something really unique and special to you.
Anyway, if you want to learn more you can visit our website to see more photos and videos of our builds. companionbanjos.com We're happy to answer any questions, no commitment necessary.
Regardless of the brand you choose, be sure to check out a wood tone ring option. Still great sound without all the weight.
Best of luck in your search!
Stephanie
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| Gingher says:
4/18/2018 12:46:45 PM
Hi Stephanie,
Can you add a Kavanjo pickup to your banjos? Do you have examples of custom inlays?
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| companionbanjogirl says:
4/18/2018 4:46:11 PM
Hi Gingher,
We haven't worked with the Kavanjo before but after reviewing the product it looks like a pretty straight forward installation. Here's a link to one of my favorite inlays we created companionbanjos.com/photos?lig...-jarie8fz
There are more images on the website and on Facebook too.
We've done a western theme with six shooters and sheriff stars, dog paw and dog bones, a deer skull and hoof prints, and the list goes on.
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| Gingher says:
4/18/2018 5:48:45 PM
Lovely!
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| companionbanjogirl says:
4/19/2018 1:51:06 PM
Thanks Gingher! We have a lot of fun seeing what our customers come up with and watching the ideas come to life :)
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