r/banjo

Hello, I am trying to get an idea on the value of a couple of banjos. They were purchased by aunts husband as an enthusiast and, as an investment. Said Uncle died quite a while back. Aunty has been holding onto them for years. She has now retired and asked if I, who knows nothing, could help her figure out how to value and sell. Any help would be appreciated. They are stellings. Custom made by Bill Emerson. Have hardly been played. Bad photos. theses things are beautiful.

Had an hour to put together an AABB arrangement for Big Sciota last night before I went out for a show. Not my cleanest work by any means, but I’m really happy with how the melodics came out!

been learning for about a month and a half now, found a tab for this song but couldn't seem to figure it out, so kind of adapted it in my own way to be able to play it :)

It’s clearly not played perfectly and I haven’t finished a B part, but I’m more so looking to hear thoughts on the transitions. Do I have spots that feel too choppy, and how might I fill in some of those gaps to make them less so? Any thoughts would be great!

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

Or

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!

Really really stupid stuff, but i have fun doing it. Maybe its fun to watch? Sloppy playing in some parts but were trying to get better