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Donator — They/Them Posted 7 years ago ( 2018/04/16 07:11:03 )
And I'm looking at banjos. I've always kinda wanted to learn how to play and I've always enjoyed the sound of them. I particularly fell in love with then after listening to this.

*stares at banjos*
*wondering if I have the patience to actually learn*
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Donator — she/they Posted 7 years ago ( 2018/04/16 08:00:55 )
Get a Banjo, friend! Music makes life worth living, so make music! You don't even have to learn to do it correctly to own and play a banjo, so don't let that hold you back from living your dreams.
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Donator — Winchester Posted 7 years ago ( 2018/04/16 10:00:30 )


When someone mentions banjo, I always think of Barney and especially this video.
If you want to play it, go for it!

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Voltie — He/Him/His Posted 7 years ago ( 2018/04/16 10:41:39 )
Go for it. Follow what your heart's desire :)
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Donator — A.I. Posted 7 years ago ( 2018/04/16 14:44:52 )
Well it could certainly be worse. xD As others have said, maybe you should go for it! O: it could be a cool little hobby and who knows, maybe you're a natural. It is a bit harder to play on account of only having three strings but I'm sure you could pick it up. c:

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Donator — They/Them Posted 7 years ago ( 2018/04/16 15:00:57 )
@Glume: Oh god I'm looking at banjos. They're anywhere between $300 - $1,000 and from what I read Deering is one of the best brands.

@Tuijp: I'll check this out!

@Fielkun: OH BOIIIII!!!! I want a heckin' banjo.

@Vii: There are banjos with four and three strings! I had no idea! I guess they would be easier? Or just have more variety. I've never played an instrument before.
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Donator — Winchester Posted 7 years ago ( 2018/04/16 15:02:19 )


@nyreen: Barney was the king of banjos. He was very good.

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Donator — They/Them Posted 7 years ago ( 2018/04/16 15:04:10 )
@Tuijp: I can only dream of being that good one day!
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Donator — she/they Posted 7 years ago ( 2018/04/16 15:20:34 )
@nyreen: I suggest calling your local thrift stores or pawn shops and letting them know you're interested in one. Get a cheap one for practice and fun, then when you know you're serious you can dump several hundreds of dollars on it <3
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Donator — Winchester Posted 7 years ago ( 2018/04/16 15:57:43 )


@nyreen: you can always try

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Donator — They/Them Posted 7 years ago ( 2018/04/16 16:27:10 )
@Glume: Yeah, good idea! Maybe I know someone who has one to sell too.

@Tuijp: Aaaa!!
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Donator — Winchester Posted 7 years ago ( 2018/04/16 16:30:46 )


@nyreen: BELIEVE IN YOURSELF!

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Donator — They/Them Posted 7 years ago ( 2018/04/16 16:36:53 )
@Tuijp: I found one that's $350, going to see if it's at a local store. I'm getting back taxes soon so I'll be able to pay back stuff that I owe and after a pay from work I can probably pick it up. ^^
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Donator — she/they Posted 7 years ago ( 2018/04/16 16:47:20 )
You must post pictures of this when and if it happens. Ohman, if you can record sound too...
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Donator — Winchester Posted 7 years ago ( 2018/04/16 16:48:48 )


@nyreen: there are cheaper banjos on aliexpress: https://m.nl.aliexpress.com/reviews/banjo-4-string.html

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Donator — They/Them Posted 7 years ago ( 2018/04/16 17:00:39 )
@Tuijp: honestly tempted to shop there but also super parnaoid. I found a recently priced one, closed back and 6 string for $340. It has 4.1 stats and 150 reviews on Amazon. boop

@Glume: Yeah for sure!!
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Donator — Winchester Posted 7 years ago ( 2018/04/16 17:11:47 )


@nyreen: I was the same at first, until I saw how good the products were that my brother bought there.
I have no idea what any other banjo would cost.

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Donator — They/Them Posted 7 years ago ( 2018/04/16 17:18:41 )
@Tuijp: I'm tempted but aaaaaa. Looking at turned right now. I read that Snark is a good brand.
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Donator — Winchester Posted 7 years ago ( 2018/04/16 17:35:22 )


@nyreen: only banjo brand I know is Fender xD

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Donator — They/Them Posted 7 years ago ( 2018/04/16 17:43:45 )
@Tuijp: I know Deerling and Jameson are good. And there was another. * w*
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