Is it normal as a banjo player to want to own several different banjos? It’s almost as if they’re drawing me in.
I feel like I’ve been hypnotized by banjos! I don’t get it! But I want to buy more banjos.
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Banjo Behavior
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@chriscarp746, If it’s not normal, then I don’t want to be normal! 
I know that I personally definitely want to own different banjos. I think it’s a universal thing no matter what instrument you play!
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NO! It’s not normal, it’s a sickness banjo players acquire over time. I have four 5 string banjos, 2 tenor banjos, 2 ukulele banjos and one ukulele I have resisted the temptation to buy even more as there is no room in my bedroom or closet. 
Earl Scruggs owned quite a few and rumour has it the George Formby had six banjo ukuleles all tuned differently.
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No comment.
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Yep, currently ( it can change any minute), I own;
5 five string Banjos
2 electric banjos
1 Plectrum Banjo
2 Tenor Banjos
2 banjo mandolins
2 mandolins
1 electric mandolin
1 bass guitar
7 electric guitars
2 acoustic guitars
1 tenor saxophone
This is off the top of my head. Probably missing a few. I’m always on the look out for the “Holy Grail” instrument. I believe I found my dream banjo this year at an incredible price. Got my dream guitar a few years back. Always on the hunt. It’s an addiction. Funny thing is I have special names for all of them!
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I don’t think I have ever felt more attacked and validated at that same time. Haha.
I recently became a “Pops” and I’ve started justifying my purchases as “the grandbaby needs quality things for when he gets older.”
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Hahahah, I always thought it was funny when my kids said when they were little, “ Dad, can I have your guitar (or insert other items) when you die?” I thought, “dang, my kids already got dibs on my stuff when I kick the bucket!”
congrats on becoming a Pops!
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I have an RK36 mahogany and a Nechville Zeus. They both offer a different sound and tone. I felt guilty buying second one but apparently Im way behind. Haha. I have an acoustic guitar that i just started learning some simple chords and strums
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I buy quantity to compensate for the lack of quality playing. Surely the NEXT banjo will make me a better player. 
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Come on Mark, you could make a $20 dollar banjo sound good! 
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Maybe, maybe not @Mark_Rocka but a Lifetime Gold Pick Membership to banjobenclark.com will surely help you become a better banjo player
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