u/Rr0ckstar

Hi everyone! I'm looking to pick up the 5-string banjo, I wanna learn bluegrass but clawhammer sounds interesting and i would be interested in trying to learn as well. I started learning the ukulele a month ago on a whim, which proved to me I actually can learn a stringed instrument, and now I'm wanting to take the plunge into banjo.

I'm looking at two options on Marketplace and would love some advice:

Musima (Vintage GDR): £80 i might get it cheaper as it’s been listed for a while

A 5-string resonator banjo for £180. I’m not sure of the brand (photos attached), but it has modern tuners and comes with a hard case.

I'm hesitant to spend £180 as a total beginner. Would love any advice on which direction to go!

First banjo advice help me pick between these two marketplace options please!