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Fender has re-entered the bluegrass arena with the Fender FB-54 5-String Banjo, a banjo that follows their tradition of quality tone, superb playability, and great value. This attractive instrument features stylized inlay work and meticulously finished chrome hardware that's second to none. Powerful, cutting tone comes from the
27-3/8" scale length, mahogany resonator and neck, rosewood fretboard, aluminum rim with 30-piece bracket, and rosewood bridge.
I have only been playing a short time, but felt ready to beyond a beginners banjo. I tried others such as the Deering Goodtime, but absolutely fell in love with the smoothness and tone of the Fender. I was able to play it faster and smoother than my own even though I just picked up the Fender. I could not leave without buying one. I found the wider neck of the Deering awkward, but the neck of the Fender was absolute joy. And let me tell you, the Fender is some looker.
still early in my playing life but have tried many banjos ,i tried the 300 fender kit and sent it back a year ago .but today i tried a fb54 and bought it right then,rolls are so much easier and sound clearer than the kays i had and an old silvertone.always looking for my next one but will always keep this one!
I read all the reviews I could find on banjos within my price range. Then I went to sample them at various stores. The FB-54 is the one that stuck with me & have owned it for several months now. Cheaper ones seemed almost toy like. I looked at more expensive models and wondered why they cost so much. The FB-54 fit within my budget and it sounded and played great. Couldn't find a better one for the price and many seem way over priced to me - maybe it is the banjo fad that seems to be reviving causing the price increases. Guitar Center set it up while I watched and learned. Fit & finish it beautiful. The action is a tad high, but I learned how to fix that. This is more than just a beginner banjo in my opinion. Still wondering why some cost twice as much and I couldn't tell much if any difference. The only thing that might cheapen the value is the "Made In China" on the underside of the tuning head. This is a beautiful instrument and a pleasure to play. I would suggest a hard case if you are serious with this instrument and watch for sales with discount coupons. Get extra strings, picks, and maybe a bridge on the initial purchase. The Guitar Center store on 75 and Southwestern in Dallas probably had the best staff there that helped in this purchase and set up.
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