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I took a leap in a major way and just ordered a Deering Saratoga Star with their swiss made tone ring. I wanted it for solo instrumental work so the big voice will be plus. It will see not just folk and bluegrass but also classical music, Bach in particular ala Bela Fleck.
I just loved the way the Saratoga Star sounded. Not as brash as many other models. Cincy
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P.S. I saw Tony Trischka with his band, The Down City Ramblers, back in October 1968, doing a concert at my school, S.U.N.Y. College Of Environmental Science & Forestry, Syracuse, New York. This was back before he became famous and I didn't know who he was at the time but I remember thinking the band had an excellent banjo player! I just found out that back then, Tony's father was a Physics professor at adjoining Syracuse University.
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It is true there are Gibson snobs, but they are becoming few and far between (plus, Gibson doesn't even make banjos anymore). Today, there are a plethora of great banjo makers...Deering, Bishline, Hatfield, Stelling, Recording King, etc., many of which are as well made (or made even better) as Gibson's were. And sound just as good (again...or even better). There were many years where Gibson banjos were hit-and-miss as far as quality goes. Banjo players are blessed with the availability of instruments every bit as good...or better...than Gibson's....and often at a lower price point. Other than the previously mentioned Gibson snobs, you won't find very many jammers who look down on a Deering....they are widely acknowledged as one of the finest banjos in the world. |