Why Guitarists Need to Know These 10 Cheap Banjos ★ Acoustic Tuesday 294

Acoustic Tuesday | Guitar Routine Show

Tony Polecastro

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🗓️ 6 June 2023

⏱️ 38 minutes

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Summary

Get your twang on while expanding your musical horizons with these 10 all-star options for beginner banjos. We're breaking out of the six-string mold and diving into the bright, toe-tapping world of the banjo. We'll look at 10 affordable banjos that are perfect for any acoustic guitar player looking to dabble in some new sonic territories. We've split our list into two categories: resonator banjos and open back banjos. Some of you may be scratching your heads, wondering, "What's the difference, Tony?" Well, you're about to find out! Resonator banjos, like the Deering Goodtime #2 and the Recording King RK-R20, are perfect for those looking for that full-bodied, bluegrass sound. The resonator at the back of the banjo projects the sound forward, which gives these banjos a rich, powerful tone. On the other hand, open back banjos, such as the Goldtone CC-100, provide a mellower and more intimate sound. These banjos are lighter, easier to hold, and are often used in old-time music and clawhammer style playing. But regardless of which style you choose, here's a pro-tip: learning to play a new instrument can have incredible benefits for your guitar playing. It can unlock new sonic patterns, giving you fresh ideas and ways of approaching your guitar. Plus, let's be honest, who wouldn't want to add a bit of banjo flair to their acoustic repertoire? Submit your guitarsenal at the link below!https://airtable.com/shrpAVAi9HUGVUW8b Featured in this episode...- Thompson Guitars - Trey Hensley - Fretboard Journal - Molly Tuttle - Billy Strings - Andy Hall

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0:00.0	If you happen to be a banjo curious guitar player,
0:03.0	have I got an Acoustic Tuesday show for you?
0:06.0	Today we'll be looking at my picks for great starter banjos
0:09.0	that punch well above their price.
0:12.0	And right off the bat, even if you're not interested in banjos,
0:16.0	I'll be sharing something incredibly important
0:18.0	that will give you new perspective on why this episode even exists.
0:23.1	Hey, Tack family, this is episode 294 of The Acoustic Tuesday Show, a show packed full of inspiration
0:29.3	and fun designed to help you get more progress, fulfillment, and joy from your acoustic guitar journey.
0:34.8	Throughout today's episode, I'll be keeping you in the loop with some acoustic news you can use, including a fish guitar, an interview with two bluegrass luminaries,
0:43.8	and much, much more. But first, let's score you a deal on your very first banjo. I've got a list
0:49.4	of 10 inexpensive banjos I want to share with you five resonator banjos think
0:54.8	bluegrass and five open back banjos think old time now you're probably
1:00.3	thinking wait a minute this is the acoustic Tuesday show this is an acoustic
1:04.4	guitar-centric show what gives with the whole banjo talk well I think this
1:09.2	brings about a very important point.
1:12.5	Within your guitar journey, you will reach a point to where you feel like maybe you're playing
1:18.3	the same thing over and over again. You feel like it's just hard to get over the hump and
1:22.6	learn something new. It happens to all of us, and it's totally okay. at a new instrument a different instrument might give you a spark and
1:32.3	Why does it give you a spark? Because you enter the beginner mindset again
1:38.1	Starting something fresh allows you to learn something new it allows you to bring new perspective to playing an
1:44.9	instrument. And what's beautiful is when you're learning a new instrument, different from guitar,
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