Are the strings easy to break? I've only been playing this banjo a couple days and a string already broke.
1697594
I've had this banjo for about a month now and I'm still using the strings it shipped with. They seem pretty durable to me.
1697595
had mine two weeks and strings didnt break. but had to return it due to defective bridge and bought a gold tone banjo. more money about $500 but better sound
981832
I honestly don't know. I'm not as familiar with varying banjo body types like I am with guitars! If I had a banjo shop near by I'd take it there and try it out but unfortunately that is not an option for me! What I can tell you is that it's been a good purchase for me. It was relatively cheap and it's been really sturdy.
1202831
i found that the strings need time to stretch/get broken in. when i first restrung these new strings i didnt really like the sound, but now that they are broken in they sound great.
1242101
This is an excellent banjo, and well worth the money. My opinion is that while you don't want to spend a fortune on your first banjo, it's important to get one that will not frustrate you. For instance, my first banjo was a cheap one, and I could not manage clawhammer on it at all. The strings were too close together on both ends, and there wasn't enough volume or sustain to get a decent note out when playing clawhammer style. When I first picked up my Goodtime 2 and tried clawhammer, a big smile spread over my face because I realized it was the banjo that had been holding me back, and that it was no longer an issue. This is an excellent banjo, and well worth the money. My opinion is that while you don't want to spend a fortune on your first banjo, it's important to get one that will not frustrate you. For instance, my first banjo was a cheap one, and I could not manage clawhammer on it at all. The strings were too close together on both ends, and there wasn't enough volume or sustain to get a decent note out when playing clawhammer style. When I first picked up my Goodtime 2 and tried clawhammer, a big smile spread over my face because I realized it was the banjo that had been holding me back, and that... » Read More This is an excellent banjo, and well worth the money. My opinion is that while you don't want to spend a fortune on your first banjo, it's important to get one that will not frustrate you. For instance, my first banjo was a cheap one, and I could not manage clawhammer on it at all. The strings were too close together on both ends, and there wasn't enough volume or sustain to get a decent note out when playing clawhammer style. When I first picked up my Goodtime 2 and tried clawhammer, a big smile spread over my face because I realized it was the banjo that had been holding me back, and that it was no longer an issue. « Show Less
1536755
Not sure of your positioning. I don't position like a guitar with the neck straight to the side. I sit the banjo between my legs, or on one of my legs, and play it with the neck angled up pretty high, which balances it better. I've noticed banjo players doing this, even with a strap - most angle the banjo up pretty high. If you google search "how to hold a banjo" you'll see lots of banjo players holding it this way because it balances the instrument.
2206993
I'm pretty sure it's just some generic strings. They are actually pretty decent though, no real reason to change them until they get old.
291779
Mine broke when I screwed it down too tight after using it for 4 or 5 years. I played in around 8 different keys with the first 4 cord changes for each. I glued short fat wooden pegs onto the fingerings to allow for my long fingernails. Worked great!! I really miss it for that.
21439
No. However, a string may break if the string had been improperly installed, or the tuning process was done incorrectly. Use a tuner. I have a Snark. They're inexpensive, and will give you good results. On the positive side, this will give you the opportunity to switch to a lighter string set!
1514437
The strings do not hurt my fingers. You do have to practice and toughen up your fingers over time. It is so much fun and it doesn't matter what uke you pick...strings are Aquila and that is a separate brand from the uke!!!
916882
It's labeled as being made in China . Being an experienced guitar player I was excited to try out the banjo and thought to begin with this price was fine . It looked good enough.Turns out I was wrong very very cheaply made, strings broke with the first tuning and most of the screw and fastenings with either loose or broken .... I do not recomend
796598
Yes, it's beautiful and ready to be tuned. Just grab a set of finger picks and start playing! It is the sweetest-sounding banjo I've ever played. I'm a banjo teacher and I highly recommend this instrument.
985954
I have a 5-string banjo hung on a String Swing. With care, the ends can be bent to accommodate just about anything. If you would like, they make a hanger for violins which, I'm sure, can be bent outward a bit.
110147
I got mine on eBay from "Cleveland pawn" for $675 and it was shipped in the nice new "Guardian" banjo case, not the high quality expensive case, but not a junk neither.
1134233
I took the banjo to the local music store, bought the bridge and had them install it. I understand that it's relatively simple after you have been playing awhile, but I am completely new at this. Placement of the bridge affects tone and tuning. It only cost $12.00 total and well worth it.
509870
I do not know for sure, but I'd recommend light strings to further emulate a real banjo.
1153050
mine was broke the second it came out of the box and i believe it was broke when it was shipped so i cant help you here except to say its a cheap little unit that will only entertain a 2 yr old ( and thats if it works ) i wasnt expecting a proffesional model for the price but i did expect more and that it worked. i would go to cheaplites.com and get a real one. guitar center also sells better ones for not much more money and those will last a whole lot longer
1927120
Quite well once the strings stretch ... this is the best low cost instrument I've ever played, and I've been playing guitar over 40 years...hope this helps.