I thought my suggestion was participation 
Sorry if I rocked your boat 
Name for us BanjoBen Forum Members
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Yes… I am a proud Gold Pick member.
It was just something to have a bit of fun…
However, not all forum members are Gold Pickers… I’m just sayin’
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Can it be then “Precious Metal Pickers”?? 
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Not quite… but close. @jmac1987 was not me if that was meant to me. Sorry for the nitpicking…
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Your absolutely right Will, and what better way to encourage them to become Gold Pick Members than to own a neat T shirt bearing the words Gold Pick Member… Just sayin
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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.
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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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 $600 it has been a great workhorse alas this banjo is no longer available in the UK. You might be able to buy one second hand in the US. I keep a watchful eye on the UK secondhand market looking for a bargain.
My other banjo is a Stelling Masterflower @BanjoBen is an authorised dealer so check out the General Store for more info.
I believe the RK with the bell brass tone ring is similar to the Fender FB58… But If you can save a little more I believe the Goldtone OB3 “Twanger” is a much superior sounding instrument
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RK-R35 Madison would be my recommendation for 1000$. If you can save 500 more though the OB-3
is well spoken of by all
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We need to get together so you can play mine. You’ll love it.
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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 
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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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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
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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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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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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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