Posted by eljefe829 on October 19, 19102 at 12:47:01:
In Reply to: Re: What banjo should i buy for 200$-250$? posted by Hoedown George on October 12, 19102 at 12:22:29:
I bought a used Alvarez as my first banjo (well sort of, the el cheapo Kay that I had didn't really count...). I paid $300 with case in a music store in Austin, TX. It has planetary tuners and a wood rim. Most banjos in that price range including those mentioned above have cast aluminum rims that sound somewhat tinny. Moral of the story, look around. However, the Deering & Goldtone are easy to find, inexpensive, and good quality beginner instruments. Good Luck!