5 String open backed Banjo wanted

[karaokeb]

Hi Folks,

I am looking for a 5 string open backed Banjo is there anybody out there with one to sell? If so would appreciate information on what you have

[ned]

Hi Karaokeb.
Welcome to our throng ! Hope you enjoy it here.
Good luck with your search
Cheers
Pete

[karaokeb]

Hi Pete

Many thanks for the welcome and good luck message I am sure I shall enjoy the site.

Cheers


Brian

[karaokeb]

Now Sorted thank you ;D

[ned]

Hi Brian
Great to hear you'r sorted. However being a nosey old git, it would be good to know what you ended up with.
How about a few photo's, or if you feel brave enough,some audio or video clips of you playing her?
Good luck mate.
Pete

[karaokeb]

Hi Pete,

Many thanks for the mail in the end I purchased a new instrument from a supplier down south. I must confess when I received it I was very happy with the action playability and tone but it had been fitted with a cut away neck which I did not want, somehow wires got crossed here, so I had a problem of sending it back or not. I then noticed that the plating on the arm rest was sub standard flaking in places and missing in others also the staining on the bowl was very variable so I decided the instrument had to go back, It was duly put on transport yesterday so watch this space so to speak for the next development. In all still looking if a suitable instrument is out there!!!!!


Brian

[ned]

Keep trying Brian ,and good luck.
You will enjoy it when you get it right!
Pete

[mark]

Brian,

You are already of the best specialist retailer in the south - Andy Perkins. Have you considered a modern pre-owned (cheap but well set up) or a vintage instrument (good vfm and great to play) - he sells both (but they are not listed on the website).

I purchased my favourite and main 'player' there (a Grafton Clipper - I love it) as well as a 1910 Pop (now sold due to lack of play and a need for finances).

I started with a 'Vintage' (brand name, not age) and both these instruments were way superior to that!

[karaokeb]

Hi Mark,

Thank you for your message you are much closer that you think the instrument that I returned was in-fact a clipper from AB's. I had it fitted with a white lady tone ring but as I said it was supplied with a cut out which I did not want and had one or two other issues the worst of which was a badly plated arm rest. Set up however was first rate. I am minded to simply order another with the neck without a cutout. If I lived closer to Kent I would pay a visit to see what was available but I live almost on the west coast in Wales so it is not an option unless I pay a visit to my niece who lives in Eastbourne which is not too far away. It would be interesting to see what S/H instruments he has n stock and give them a try.

We will have to see what happens in the future, the alternative is to pay a visit to Frailers or Eagle music but both of them are a fare distance. In the mean time what else is out there?

Best wishes


Brian

[karaokeb]

Hi Folks,

Now sorted but watch this space there may be a mastertone clone up for sale in the near future!

Brian