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Wilson Hand Made

#1

Anybody know how to tell a real Wilson Hamdmade banjo from a pnt potential copy…Lee…I have images but don’t know how t9 post them on hereWilson

#2

That is not a Wilson banjo as seen here: https://www.wilsonbanjo.com/custom-banjos

#3

So in your humble opionion you think it’s fake …it looks great quality ?

#4

Going for around 200 dollars in the Uk …do you think the wood and build look good at that price point …Thanks ever so much…Lee

#5

I don’t think it is fake. I think it was made by another guy named Wilson. Looks like a charity that is selling it. Do some research on the charity, Send them an email through their website to confirm if it is a valid sale. £175 seems reasonable considering it’s condition.

NOTE It is NOT a 5 String Banjo

PS. Just checked their charity shop and it is on there point__laugh

#6

Yes, keep in mind it’s not a 5 string so it won’t work for bluegrass, unfortunately.

#7

Thank you …and I’m a no ice so thought chords are easier on a 4 string …I assume …had a little play with a four string and limited but easier …how difficult would you say a 5 string to a 4 string is …for a novice …Hope I’m not taking up too much of your time …lol

#8

It all depends on what type of music you want to play. Four string banjo’s are typically used for playing, Folk, Celtic, Jazz, Minstrel and Classic Parlour music where as the 5 String leans towards Bluegrass, Melodic, Single String, Celtic and perhaps Jazz.

Each instrument has it’s challenges. I’d say the four string banjo is easier to learn. But the 5 String is more fun, besides @BanjoBen doesn’t teach Four string. Although you could tune it like a mandolin and follow Ben’s Mandolin lessons.

Happy to help, that’s why we are here.

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