I've thought about picking up banjo for a couple of years and I figure now is as good a time as any since I'm stuck at home. What do the Earl Scruggses of the music board suggest? I don't want a complete piece of shite but I'm not looking to quit my day job in pursuit of banjo either. In a non-diseased world, I would prefer used but that's not going to happen. Looking to spend less than $500

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Posted by auggie

Opelika, Alabama

Member since Aug 2013

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Posted on 3/17/20 at 5:46 pm to FinleyStreet

Go to guitar center, check out the Recording King models.

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Posted by HoustonGumbeauxGuy

Member since Jul 2011

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Posted on 3/18/20 at 10:35 pm to FinleyStreet

Ask this little fella

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Posted by SidewalkTiger

Member since Dec 2019

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Posted on 3/19/20 at 7:21 am to FinleyStreet

My brother learned on a Deering Goodtime banjo. Not sure what those run price wise but the quality seemed good.

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Posted by TigerRanter

Louisiana

Member since Feb 2005

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Posted on 3/19/20 at 8:05 am to FinleyStreet

I have a Fender Rustler open back that I got cheaply on a Musicians Friend stupid deal of the day that does the job.

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Posted by D Tide

Member since Mar 2012

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Posted on 3/20/20 at 9:41 am to FinleyStreet

Just buy a open back to start if you want to save money and will just be playing around the house. They are a lot of options for simple open back Banjo’s under 500
Then you can go buy you a resonator banjo with a tone ring if you decided you want to be earl scruggs for real

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