Banjo

[BlasterBates]

I'm considering getting a banjo, as I play Blue Grass from time to time.

I'm a guitar player so I'm wondering about a 6 string banjo.

As a teenager I had a banjo for a while, from my guitar teacher for a few weeks, I'm pretty certain that was 5 string. It was tuned differently but was easy and I bashed out chords on it.

Any recommendations, thoughts etc.

[suityou01]

Yes. Don't strum too hard, otherwise you will bust it.

[moorfield]

Yes. Don't strum too hard, otherwise you will bust it.

That can be quite a problem on a 1 string banjo. Obviously.

[sasguru]

I'm sure Cybercretin and AtW are always playing with their banjo.

[Board Game Geek]

Hmmm....Death Metal Banjos....that gives me an idea...

[thunderlizard]

You need 5-string for the full-on old-timey vibe. The Deering Goodtime is a safe bet. But pop down to your local Hobgoblin shop and try a few out.

[voodooflux]

If you get one, be careful who you duel with...

Or take a goodly supply of vaseline...

And a crossbow.

[badgerpig]

My Dad bought one of George Formbys ukeleles at an auction when he died, hes given it me now as I like GFs films, its a 4 string, had a couple of plinks with it but dont want to bust it as Im Kackhanded

[BlasterBates]

yeah I reckon you're better off with a traditional 5 string banjo, otherwise it'll sound like a guitar with a banjo twang.

[Cliphead]

I play 4 string tenor banjo, much more versatile than 5 string in my opinion.