Gold Tone 6-String Banjos Banjitars

Date: Thu, 11 Apr 2002 11:16:37 -0400
Subject: Re: Fwd: Trade-in towards Gold Tone GT-75-

Greetings Jack,

Hi, Mickey:
The reason I asked about the head diameter and crown depth is that I saw somewhere
along the way someone (Remo?) makes/made a prismatic-material banjo head. As
abhorrent as this might be to traditionalists, it would fit in well with other
instruments we use. Have you seen this and can you procure and install such on a
Banjitar? If so, please add that to your price calculation and let me know.

Sure, I've seen these...really psychedelic! Sorry, we don't carry them and I wouldn't even know where to get them...I personally do like the clear head on the GT-750...it adds to a crystal bell-like tone...you might want to try it stock first...

Let me know how I might assist further...Mickey

As for the Banjitar, I'd like the 750 model with the standard peghead
arrangement (3 to a side tuners), but I would like the volume option
they mention. I'd also like the hardshell case. By way of curiousity,
do you know the brand and gauge strings they are set up with?. Would
also like a strap (partial to Levy's, but will follow your
suggestions). Any other accessories you might recommend would be
appreciated.

Thanks,
Jack Glenn

Thanks Jack, We appreciate your interest in working a trade with us.

In answer to your questions:

We can custom-order your 750 to include the volume control
option...I'm not sure what brand of strings they're using, although,
as far as gauges go, light gauge seems to work best on 6-string
banjos. As far as a banjo strap goes, my recommendation would be the
FOTW Circle strap...this strap literally cradles a banjo and evenly
distributes the weight optimally (and, on a heavy banjo it becomes
critical after standing for any length of time)...no other strap
works as well that I've ever seen...I would recommend an adjustment
wrench for tightening the head periodically, a Shubb guitar capo, and
metal fingerpicks with a plastic thumbpick for a powerful tone...

Let me know if you have further questions...

Mickey