Question on value of a Banjo
@Archie what are your thoughts on it so far was it worth the $150 I paid, if not that’s ok I am still happy with it, just wish it was lighter LOL
will take the resonator off and take some photos also will try to get full photos of front and back
It looks a fine looking banjo the maple leaf inlay on the peg head looks neat and pretty distinctive. All three of my banjo’s have heavy metal tone rings. I think you did well to get it for $150.
I think someone on the BHO may be better placed to offer up an opinion as to it’s originality and value. I myself would be pleased to own it even if it proved not to be an original A. E. Smith Banjo.
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@Archie Thank you for your input I have three more photos i will put up it has been a choir just figuring out how to get them in LOL.
Check out this A E Smith open back model it has a similar maple leaf inlay albeit its crooked
@Archie that was the Maple leaf I was going by also all be it I have not been able to find any later models other than the one add i posted up
I have seen a similar new Asian built banjo for sale in a shop in the UK with a clear head and eagle motive in the resonator. Priced around £500 but that was several years ago
@Archie It may vary well turn out to be an Asian but I will say it does have a pretty sweet sound if it is an Asian model I think it was worth the $150
Again can not thank you enough for your help
I will also say I do not know if I want to learn to play this Banjo simply because of the weight of it probably some where in the neighbor hood of 14-15 pounds if i do decide to play a Banjo I think I would have to look for a nice open back model
I understand, I am 73 and I guess I just got used to having a heavy banjo.