Quote Originally Posted by erchieplum View Post
what sort of banjo 5 string or tenor ? What sort of music and style of playing clawhammer /frailing would be an open back 5 string ,bluegrass style 5 string resonator Scottish/Irish trad 17 fret (Irish)short scale tenor
You can spend an absolute fortune on a banjo with a tone ring itself costing more than a decent guitar.
Have a look at https://www.andybanjo.com/
Deering Goodtime do some really decent entry models and beyond as do Goldtone, probably best to try a more entry level until you see if you are serious . You can then upgrade but keep first as your go to practice one. Eagle music of Huddersfield are worth looking at online
Alternatively you can get a 6 string "banjo" guitar but that not really the same learning the banjer
More likely Bluegrass. I was advised before to get a resonator and that it's easier to pick up than what I think. Is that the case?