Skillet Head #13 has ruined my collection!

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From Foote on 12/14/2017 7:11:40 PM

I've always enjoyed owning several banjos, alternating which one got played. I currently own 6, including a prewar rb5 and a great early 80's Gold Star. Then I bought the Skillet Head with the no hole ring. That was about three months ago and I don't think I've touched the others. What a great instrument. Thanks again to Randy Boone and others for their views on the banjo, having played it. Helped me buy it from Morgan Music from 2000 miles away.

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	Robby Boone says: 12/15/2017 6:16:22 AM Lloyd, so glad that you're enjoying the banjo......they are special but of course I might be a little bias! Every banjo builder out there has something to offer and in their own way(s) build good instruments, but, there (to me) is a marked difference in a Yates banjo compared to anything else. The playabilty, the feel, the response and the incredible tone that you get from a Yates banjo is second to none in the new banjo world. A person would have to have a well set up pre-war in their hands to rival the sound that Warren Yates is producing.....but as I said.....I might be a little bias! ;) Robby
	Foote says: 12/15/2017 8:30:46 AM The playability gets me. I guess it's the frets, but everything sounds sharper, cleaner (pull offs, hammer ons, etc.). I couldn't be happier.
	Boadicea says: 12/15/2017 1:49:53 PM It is so great that you got a banjo that really suits you!
	drewbarries says: 12/15/2017 4:27:37 PM I understand what you mean, they’re really amazing, every one I’ve played has been responsive and powerful with just that combination of feel and tone that makes them great. I have an RS-75 torrefied that has made a lot folks want to make me an offer to buy it immediately after hearing and playing it. It’s not for sale.
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