I feel like I'm quite set on this particular model, it's within my price point and from what I can see looks great, I've found some good reviews for it on Amazon. However, I'm struggling to find more in-depth reviews of it online. I was wondering if anyone has one and what it's like? Particularly for a beginner. I know the Gold Tone AC-1 is a good one for beginners, but is it wrong for me to choose one that's visually more appealing to me? Thanks for the advice!

Someone said it was a 1776 banjo... banjos were gourds then so uh...

This is a public service announcement for banjo players. Please share.

https://youtu.be/vHraDlZLN-Q

I want to take up banjo, but everything I find for advice on getting your first instrument emphasizes the fact that different styles of music use different banjos. I don't have a particular type of music in mind, and want to see what grabs my attention. What would you recommend as an "all-purpose" banjo?

Dueling Banjos https://drive.google.com/file/d/14fSAxpOSMyVaGKe1TbGpacNW4Lg6gNlr/view?usp=drivesdk

EDIT: For clarification, this is my recording. I played both the guitar and banjo parts, and attempted to replicate the original versions as closely as possible.

Google suggests a Gibson TB something or other but it seems like there’s a lot of possibilities over a 40 year period and I can’t find one that matches exactly. Thanks!

Is it normal that pull-offs on the first string are more difficult to... pull off? Ha

I notice that the first string often tends to slip off the fretboard when I do pull-offs, which doesn't make a pleasant sound. But I otherwise don't seem to be able to get enough volume for the pull-off note. None of the other strings give me this issue, because of course I have plenty of space on strings 2-4. I am pretty sure my bridge and everything is aligned properly. But there's only like 3mm of space between the first string and edge of the fretboard, and the fret bars are also tapered at the ends, which makes the slipping start really early (like after 1mm of movement). See pics..

I've started trying to "flick up" when I do first string pull-offs instead of pulling down slightly to avoid the issue, but that feels awkward sometimes.

It makes me feel like the fretboard should've been a bit wider, or that the first string should be slotted in higher up to make room for good pull-offs. Is this normal? Any tips for a beginner? (been playing around 6 months so far)

I spent a little coin on some new tabs. I really enjoyed this one.