Ganjo ??

[dragan]

I have been thinkin about pickin one of these up . I have a band I play with about 5-6 times / year that does new " country " and a banjo sound along with 38 special type rhythym guitar seems prominant in a lot of their music . anyone have any info ? prices vary greatly . http://www.bing.com/images/search?q=Six-String+Banjo&qpvt=Six-String+Banjo&FORM=IGRE#a

[geoff_hartwell]

I play 5-string banjo in a touring Irish Band.

I love Gold Tone instruments in general, and they make all kinds of cool hybrid instruments.

http://www.goldtone.com/

That being said, the cheap 6 string "Banjitars" made by Dean and Fender are both good,

and you can find them to try out at GC and Sam Ash.

Think about applications - especially live, and the pickup question - does it have one?

If you're looking for a 6 string banjitar to play live, get one with a pickup already installed.

Best of Luck!

[dragan]

Thanks ! looks like goldtone makes some at about the price point I was thinking & they have a dealer close to where I work !

[carfish7]

I gave it up myself.

[anotherfreak]

+1 on the Goldtone stuff, I've set up a ton of 'em and I am always surprised at what people pay for 'em

[gtone]

+1 on the Gold stuff, I've bought a ton of it and I am always surprised at what people pay for it...

When you buy it by the ton, ganja is really expensive - especially the gold stuff...

[geoff_hartwell]

Haha - well they certainly give you a great bang for the buck

[robbie]

gee thanks, now I have a serious case of BAS. I'd really like a new banjo.

I occasionally play a 5 string banjo in a classic rock cover band (yes really)... last time I play all three sets on the thing... its really a brain twister sometimes.

[dragan]

haha bas thats a new one on me