Gold Tone 4 String Banjos
Great 4 String Tenor Banjos
The 4 string tenor banjo is very different compared to the similarities between the 5 and 6 string models. It is often used in Dixieland bands, Ragtime, Swing, Jazz, Irish/Celtic or for other Folk music and is most suitable to being part of an ensemble. Of course, you can pick it solo as well.
Tenor banjos have shorter, narrower necks and are lighter weight. Some people consider this an easier banjo to play and put this in their “beginner” banjo category. I wouldn't go that far. The tenor is a specific banjo appreciated by the folk musicians and is central to Irish folk or Celtic folk music.
The tenor banjo can be picked for melody or strummed. As with other banjo's, you will find they come in different quantities of frets. For example, the Irish Tenor banjo should have 17 frets, while your Dixieland banjo should have 19-21.
Decent quality tenor banjos start around $250. Here are a few of the best available with discounted pricing.
Tenor banjos have shorter, narrower necks and are lighter weight. Some people consider this an easier banjo to play and put this in their “beginner” banjo category. I wouldn't go that far. The tenor is a specific banjo appreciated by the folk musicians and is central to Irish folk or Celtic folk music.
The tenor banjo can be picked for melody or strummed. As with other banjo's, you will find they come in different quantities of frets. For example, the Irish Tenor banjo should have 17 frets, while your Dixieland banjo should have 19-21.
Decent quality tenor banjos start around $250. Here are a few of the best available with discounted pricing.
Trinity River 4TRTB1 Tenor Banjo
Under $200, with free shipping. No frills, but a real solid instrument. Weighs only 8 lbs, has 19 frets, and 18 brackets. This is a resonator backed 4 string tenor and is my choice for the best bargain right now in a 4 string low priced model.
Under $200, with free shipping. No frills, but a real solid instrument. Weighs only 8 lbs, has 19 frets, and 18 brackets. This is a resonator backed 4 string tenor and is my choice for the best bargain right now in a 4 string low priced model.
Gold Tone Cripple Creek 4 String Tenor and Irish Banjos
Gold Tone calls these "entry level" banjos, suitable for beginning students. Made overseas, but QC'd and set up in Gold Tones Florida factory. 19 frets, and all the solid wood and best quality hardware you should expect from pricier models and a top manufacturing name. They have a lot of extra features, including a convertible resonator (it's pretty loud) and over all these are truly beautiful instruments. Keep in mind that these quality 4 string models weigh up to 15 lbs (about a pound less for the Irish tenor model.) Pricing fluctuates a bit, but the range is around $250-$650 each with free shipping.
Gold Tone calls these "entry level" banjos, suitable for beginning students. Made overseas, but QC'd and set up in Gold Tones Florida factory. 19 frets, and all the solid wood and best quality hardware you should expect from pricier models and a top manufacturing name. They have a lot of extra features, including a convertible resonator (it's pretty loud) and over all these are truly beautiful instruments. Keep in mind that these quality 4 string models weigh up to 15 lbs (about a pound less for the Irish tenor model.) Pricing fluctuates a bit, but the range is around $250-$650 each with free shipping.
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