Is Remo a good banjo?
I think it’s an awesome instrument for beginners! outstanding value, nice tone,and volume. I have had many expensive banjos and this compares with the best at a fraction of the cost. I gave this to my son-in-law for Christmas, and he absolutely loves it.
How much is an old banjo worth?
It will pay off in terms of quality and resale value. On average, a banjo is going to cost anywhere between $50 – $3,000.
Does Remo make banjos?
Remo Banjo Heads are trusted by every major banjo manufacturer worldwide due to their quality of construction, sound and performance. Sizes are available in 1/16″ increments from 10″ to 12 1/8″ diameters. They come in three collar heights: Low Collar – 3/8″, Medium Collar – 7/16″, and High Collar – 1/2″.
Where are Remo banjos made?
Taiwan
Coveted by some banjo players, these Remo Weatherking heads, made in Taiwan, have a heavier frosted coating on the top, 11″ internal diameter, high crown (1/2″), Remo Weather King brand, same heads as are used on Recording King banjos.
What happened Remo weatherking?
Now with mylar drumheads being the Standard, and in efforts to simplify the look of Remo drumheads, we’ve since removed the word “Weatherking” from our logos. Rest assured, there has been no change to the manufacturing of the drumhead itself, so you can expect the same high quality product as ever before.
What are Remo Banjo heads made of?
The Remo Weatherking Renaissance banjo head is composed of a single layer of mylar film with a textured surface on the top. This textured top has more of a skin head appearance and supplies a slightly warmer tone than the standard top frosted white heads.
How can I tell how old my banjo is?
Determining if the neck is reinforced with steel or not could indicate the age, since necks without steel reinforcement tend to be far older. Other key features which might indicate the age would be the tuners, the peg head, the nut, the resonator, and the number of strings.
Where are Remo products made?
Remo has factories in the US and in Taiwan, where the “UT” and “US” versions are made.
Do Banjo heads wear out?
Your head gets worn as a result of how much you move your right hand. If you keep it very still—fingers always anchored in exactly the same place—you’ll only get one little spot of wear. If you move around a lot, you’ll naturally get a larger worn area. You’ll also get less wear if you change banjos a lot.
How old is the banjo?
Banjos were introduced in Britain by Sweeney’s group, the American Virginia Minstrels, in the 1840s, and became very popular in music halls. The instrument grew in popularity during the 1840s after Sweeney began his traveling minstrel show.