u/Greedy-Theme-5410

Looking for quality banjitar (EU)
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Looking for quality banjitar (EU)

Hello, for quite a while, I have been playing Deering Goodtime 5 string. And although I enjoy playing it on my own, it doesn't suit my needs for campfire playing with guitars. As such, I'm looking for a good 6 string banjo I can fingerpick for melodic style (either with fingers, or banjo rings) and won't have to upgrade from (so mid-range or professional).

From Thomann Music selection:

Gold Tone GT 500 - looks like solid mid-range banjo, although I don't like the plastic head. Does it affect the sound whatsoever?

Gold Tone AC 6+ - looks alright, is affordable. Is it better than Ortega Banjitars, like Ortega OBJE356? Is the sound significantly worse than GT 500, given it's over 400 bucks cheaper?

Deering Boston 6 - I like the Boston banjo alot, given Bristol Bay song by Jens Kruger I would like to play as well, and the banjo looks beautiful. Given the steep price I would have to save for, I would like to ask if is it significantly better than the GT 500. Think I saw some people compare it to Gold Tone GT 750, but that one doesn't look as good, and seems like unavaliable in EU shops.

If somebody has any experience with these instruments, I would like to know what would be the best option for superb experience during summer camps, weekends and such.

u/Greedy-Theme-5410 — 1 day ago