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Instrument Poll
By Ryan Crist | November 2, 2007
We’re interested to see who plays what. Take the instrument poll. When you click vote you’ll immediately see the results.
Topics: Polls |
December 7th, 2007 at 12:04 pm
I play a 1968 Epiphone. Bought it new when I was in high school. I’m told it was a Gibson model built with Japanese parts. I’ve replaced the cheapo tuners some time ago but it sounds good and can hold its own in a jam.
December 9th, 2007 at 10:45 am
I have a few banjo’s. the first good banjo I purchased was a 71 rb-250 mastertone that I played for several years. I thought this is the only banjo I’ll ever get, It was so much better that what I had. But, as all you banjo people know, things change. I buddy told me about a Earl Sruggs gibson in a music store, said I should take a look which like an idiot I did. What a horse!!! Great intonation and sound everywhere on the neck and louder than my rb 250 by double. So,I had to have it. then a good buddy and my bluegrass banjo mentor passed away and his son came in my shop one day and needed mechanical work on his vehicle (I’m a mechanic by trade)and offered to sell me his dad’s banjo and then he could use the money for his repairs. The banjo is a 55 mastertone bow tie with a 32 flathead pot. so now I have 3 mastertone’s when originally I thought I only needed one. go figure!
October 22nd, 2008 at 2:02 am
Morgan Monroe
October 22nd, 2008 at 9:19 am
I have had the banjo fever for 4 years now, and currently have 4 banjo’s. Not bad because I was up to 10! (I’ve been retired with to much time to shop around on the internet..) The one’s I have kept are a 30 year old Alvarez Denver Belle, 2 year old Cox Kentucky-5, one year old Earl Scruggs Standard Gibson, and 30 year old Alvarez Silver Princess open back. I’ve been trying to stick to one for my practice sessions so I use the Gibson the most. But for variety and a fun change I’ll grab one of the others for a day or two. Just wish I could get better faster!
November 23rd, 2008 at 2:38 pm
I play a GoldTone which for a lower level entry type banjo is a good deal. The only problem is Ive been playing it for about 10 years … bout time to upgrade!!! I also have a Deering Crossfire which I love. I know, I know its an electric banjo but its sooo easy to play and the sounds and effects you get from it are amazing.
December 8th, 2008 at 10:23 pm
i’m getting a mc150 goldtone banjo kit i love the looks of the banjo it seems to have all the makings of a decient banjo,although i think i’m a archtop stle banjo lover,love that high end and punch,but also love songs like “the bells of st.marys” done by doug dillard,do you think this banjo can hanle both?
December 20th, 2008 at 11:02 pm
I have a new Epiphone-have been playing off and on for several years Love the sound.
December 24th, 2008 at 12:23 am
Fender FB-59 with a Fults 34Parallel tailpiece.