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Originally Posted by Silly Moustache

Got a yen to try a banjo again - open back - "drop thumb" to be payed a little like this lovely couple :


I attended an early morning workshop with them at a bluegrass festival once and i ws the only one for about half and hour. They are freinds with a banjo payer guy I used to play with so I see them whenever they come to the UK.

Another friend has suggested a Goldtone BC120, as it has a wider nut width than most.

anybody know about this stuff and can give me any advice?

Thanks in advance.

How much do you want to spend? If you want a lower-priced, American-made 5-string you could look at the Deering Goodtime line of banjos. These are quality instruments and can be had with or without a tone-ring and resonator depending on price. For overseas brands, Gold Tone and Recording King are good quality/value for their pricing. Here's some information on the Gold Tone BC-120 Bob Carlin model: https://banjo.com/product/gold-tone-...-string-banjo/