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#29

Heck, I want that tee now! I’m just sayin’

Great idea, @Archie…

Heck, I even want the standard shirts that are available… but all in time once I start working again.

@Archie,

I know there is a Resonator with my name on it… In my future (only have the one Hallowback now).

At a somewhat modest price-point of around $1,000… What would you suggest?

A RK? Deering? Of course, I would like to have a Huber… But just cannot at double (and then some) the cost.

I know Jake will give great advice on the best choices but I value your opinion. May I ask, how many Banjos do you own? What’s your fav?

(Maybe this should have been a separate thread…)

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#30

Hi Will, I am no banjo expert when it comes to making a purchase @Jake is the best person to advise.

I own a Chinese built Fender FB58 resonator banjo which I bought maybe ten years ago for about $600 it has been a great workhorse alas this banjo is no longer available in the UK. You might be able to buy one second hand in the US. I keep a watchful eye on the UK secondhand market looking for a bargain.

My other banjo is a Stelling Masterflower @BanjoBen is an authorised dealer so check out the General Store for more info.

I believe the RK with the bell brass tone ring is similar to the Fender FB58… But If you can save a little more I believe the Goldtone OB3 “Twanger” is a much superior sounding instrument

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#31

RK-R35 Madison would be my recommendation for 1000$. If you can save 500 more though the OB-3
is well spoken of by all

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#32

We need to get together so you can play mine. You’ll love it.

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#33

By the way, Gold Pick Member always makes me think:

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#34

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Hey y’all went online, fooled around, and made my own design just off the top of my head. It was something fun to do. What do y’all think :grin:

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#35

Love the design!.. But the colors!!! Some of us are from Ohio!!!

But seriously, that is a very nice design and thanks for taking the time to come up with that!!

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#36

Thanks. Your welcome like I said it was fun and gave me something to do . Did not mean to offend with the blue, It’s been my favorite color since I was a kid :wink:

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#37

Yes we do and I will! I might be coming to Houston tomorrow…

Looks great!

Mine too! Just maybe slightly brighter hue…

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#38

Yeah they didn’t have a very wide range of blues sadly it was that baby or navy if I remember it correctly.

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#39

T looks good. Blue is my favorite too. My favorite blue shade might probably be Yale blue, RGB 14,77,146 with no shine.

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#40

@jw11,

I think the colors are GREAT!

Design too @Lone_Wolf!

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#41

You didn’t offend me Lone Wolf!.. I’m just funnin’ with ya!

As for you WillCoop…! Oh, just funnin’ with you too!

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#42

I know Jeff I’m just playing along with ya :wink:

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#43

I meant to throw this name out there but failed to post it.

The Pickin’Pals

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#44

I like that

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#45

Good one… I like it but wish to get Ben’s name in there too…

There are pickers… but we are Ben’s pickers… which lends itself back to “String-BENders”… or something like that.

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#46

He definitely sets the Ben-chmark for online lessons…

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#47

That’s the BEN-efit of Ben’s lessons and teachings.

Ben is anything BUT a has-BEN!

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#48

:joy::roll_eyes::wink:

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