For $199, I have to say this little guy is fantastic.
I've been playing clawhammer close to 15 years and bought this so I can take it with me on solo travel trips. Sure, the shorter neck and tiny frets take some getting used to, but I adapted very quickly and can whale on this thing. I'm not sure how it would be beyond the 5th position though--higher up the neck it starts to sound really tinny. Because of the string length I tuned mine to open C: which would be (1-5) G, E, C, G, C, so it's high pitched anyway. You can also play in double F tuning; G, F, C, F, C (normal banjo would be double C tuning) with no difficulty. A lot of the tunes I know transitioned well to this banjo. I read a couple reviews where the complaint was it doesn't stay in tune--I've owned and played close to a dozen banjos in my life and I can tell you they practically never stay in tune consistently; it's the nature of the instrument. It stays in tune well enough for me, anyway. It's not really loud but it's loud enough--the resonator helps a ton.
Anyway, you can tell I'm pretty happy!
Vangoa Mini Banjo 5 String 28 Inch, Travel Banjo Maple Small 5 String Banjo Beginner kit with Tone Ring, Fiberskyn Remo Head
4.4 | 330 ratings
Price: 189.99
Last update: 12-17-2024
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✔ [Banjo with Tone Ring] Elegant tone ring gives a crisp, and defined tone, versatile for all types of playing styles. The lightest touch of a finger on a string makes a beautiful, delicate, musical sound
✔ [Lightweighted Portable] This 28-inch banjo is easier to hold and carry aside for the lighter body. It offers wider range for players, with its padded durable gig bag, it is ideal for both children and adults to play and to travel with conveniently
✔ [Vintage Remo Head] Embodies beautiful old calfskin look and sound with better maintenance-free convenience. Its much bassier and fewer overtones sound performance perfectly fit for old-time players
✔ [Beautiful Design with Premium Material] Maple fretboard blends in perfectly with Maple body, external quality combined with inherent grace, even on the craftsmanship of back edge, making it smoothy and durable, easier to play
✔ [Considerate Design] Adjustable truss rod stabilize the neck against string tensions, helping you retain an easy-to-play action. 18:1 ratio tuning peg design enhanced durability by anti-dust, erosion-resistant sealed design while hold tune firmly
✔ [Beginner-friendly Kit] Beginner Banjo kit comes with everything you need to start, just focus on your learning, and play right out of the box. Vangoa Banjo set offers a 2-year warranty and life-long sincere after-sales service, you could rest assured that you will receive our best assistance
✔ [Lightweighted Portable] This 28-inch banjo is easier to hold and carry aside for the lighter body. It offers wider range for players, with its padded durable gig bag, it is ideal for both children and adults to play and to travel with conveniently
✔ [Vintage Remo Head] Embodies beautiful old calfskin look and sound with better maintenance-free convenience. Its much bassier and fewer overtones sound performance perfectly fit for old-time players
✔ [Beautiful Design with Premium Material] Maple fretboard blends in perfectly with Maple body, external quality combined with inherent grace, even on the craftsmanship of back edge, making it smoothy and durable, easier to play
✔ [Considerate Design] Adjustable truss rod stabilize the neck against string tensions, helping you retain an easy-to-play action. 18:1 ratio tuning peg design enhanced durability by anti-dust, erosion-resistant sealed design while hold tune firmly
✔ [Beginner-friendly Kit] Beginner Banjo kit comes with everything you need to start, just focus on your learning, and play right out of the box. Vangoa Banjo set offers a 2-year warranty and life-long sincere after-sales service, you could rest assured that you will receive our best assistance
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TerryA cute little instrument, a good value for the money
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