Best Banjos
24 Bracket with Closed Mahogany Back; Nut Width - 1.25 inches.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"I didn't want to spend big bucks, in case my dream of banjo picking didn't work out. This banjo is beautiful, sounds good, is fun to play on and I'm super happy I bought it. Except when I started playing I found that it was a much better thing to have my left (dominant) hand up on the neck of my banjo."
"Be aware, in order to avoid possible confusion, Jameson Guitars is actually a sub-brand of Davison Guitars, so if you order and look at your peg-head and it says Davison (like mine does) and not R.W."
"Mine was shipped during this extreme cold so make sure you keep the banjo warm as the cold will loosen the head."
"I had to buy one soon after, before the interim strap with metal hooks could erode more paint off my new banjo! Though the banjo came with the bridge installed and could be played soon after just tuning the strings, here are a few things that were done on the advise of my banjo teacher and my experienced friend [who, needless to say, did it for me and made it all look quite easy to do as well! (like for most new banjos, I guess) Install a hook that would work as a capo for the fifth string (to be able to play in 'A', for example). (Though not necessary) Replace the bridge with a shorter one so that the strings are now closer to the base of the banjo neck, and thus, more easily pressed down while playing."
"However, for the money I spent on this, I have no problem spending a couple extra dollars finding a new set of strings."
"i cant play a banjo, looked nice. i would recommend going to a music store and picking on one for a minute and see if its for you, high learning curve, harder than a guitar."
"It fits great."
Tunes & Plays Like A Guitar - Sounds Like A Banjo.
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Find Best Price at Amazon"For the price I can't be too fussy."
"Needs to be properly set up by a professional Luthier so I brought it to Ian Kelly in Little Falls New Jersey."
"Considering the price, this Banjo Guitar (Guitjo) sounds pretty great right out of the box."
"The string actually vibrate through your body as you play, the sound is so lush."
"Instead, they provide a card and. instruct the purchaser to go online to their website."
"If you play guitar you'll enjoy this product."
"I'm enjoying playing it and think it is a great deal for the money, $150ish or less."
"While it seems that banjos require some setting up, it should at least be possible to tune them up and play them out of the box, without resorting to buying and installing a better bridge."
The Dean Backwoods 2 Acoustic-Electric 5-String Banjo offers the best of both traditional tone and modern performance. Includes a Case!
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Find Best Price at Amazon"This was definitely a banjo."
Best Mandolins
Easy to play and easy to own! Maple neck.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"Nice little mandolin, very nice for the price."
"I can't play it yet...but after tuning it and strumming a few chords that I just learned for the mandolin...it sounds good!"
"Bought for my grandson..."
"He has never had any issues picking up an instrument and playing a tune on it within an hour after first touch. The tuning keys are the only other issue he has had."
"Rogue?"
"I am just starting to learn, so I don't have too much experience with different mandos, but it seems solid and holds a decent tune."
"could not pass up the "deal".."
"Excellent quality finish."
Best Ukuleles
• Have you purchased a cheap soprano ukulele in the past and now thinking about upgrading to a Concert size that is high quality but doesn't break the bank? • A Beautiful Looking Ukulele made with very high quality materials, Sapele, Mahogany, Handmade Deluxe Bindings. NO buzzing noises, NO tuning problems even when you play higher frets, has a Big, Clear, Warm & Bright Sound, features an Arched Back. Extra Set of Aquila Strings • Two Strap Buttons Installed! • Beginner's Lesson. • How To Tune Your Ukulele Video. • Super Catchy & Fun Must Learn 'Hawaiian Songs'! (Strap, Tuner, Case, 2 Picks, Pick Holder, Extra Set of Aquila Strings) Don't spend an extra $10-20 just to have someone install strap buttons on your ukulele. A BEAUTIFUL LOOKING UKULELE: 24 inches long, Sapele/Mahogany Top, Back & Sides & Neck, Rosewood Fingerboard, Aquila Strings Installed (Best Ukulele Strings), Handmade ABS Bindings, Chrome die cast tuning gears keeps ukulele in tune!
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"This uke isn't intended for high-end use, it's a great beginner uke or an excellent spare to keep handy for trips to the beach or parties where a better uke might get banged around. It also comes with picks, but you can throw those away - you shouldn't play the uke with a pick it makes it sound abrasive and shrill. A NOTE ABOUT TUNING: There's a misperception that a "good" ukulele stays in tune once you've tuned the strings. Strings change tune radically with even slight shifts in humidity or temperature. If you keep your uke in a house with an HVAC it should stay in relatively good tune (once the new strings have had a chance to stretch a bit), but if you take it outside to go to a friend's house or to school, the strings will need to be re-tuned before you play - anytime the environment changes, the strings will be affected to a certain degree. Finally, somebody explained to her the physics of instrument strings and they started tuning right before they went out to perform."
"She really loves anything to do with music and a while back decided that she wanted to learn to play the ukulele. This one is definitely a good competitor for some more expensive ones we found in a local music shop and a step way above some of cheaper ones. I will admit that we don’t know much about a Ukulele but we do know when in instrument sounds good and is in tune. This was a super easy instrument for my daughter to start playing immediately. This ukulele went on a cross country trip with 6 people in a vehicle so I know it got knocked around and has been played a ton. Product provided as a free sample in exchange for my evaluation and my honest, unbiased review."
"The bundle also included a rather thin gig bag which really does not protect the instrument very well, but I intend to purchase a hard shell case for this ukulele, it deserves it. So, in conclusion, let me say that I highly recommend this ukulele if you want to have a nice travel size instrument, it's playability is excellent and it was delivered by UPS on time and well packaged."