Intermediate Six String Banjo Guitar made by Remo Freedom Banjo By Taurus (Model Tbj-003)

A professional instrument capable of delivering a wealth of tones and sounds with a depth and a crisp harmonious punch at any volume. This banjo is designed with the guitar player in mind. It has a guitar neck with a banjo body. The TBJ-003 has 6 strings and is tuned just like a guitar, but sounds like a banjo because of its mahogany resonator body and Remo head. If you play guitar and want to play banjo without having to learn banjo this is the ideal model for you. Why are 18 brackets a key feature? The number of brackets used on the banjo model you use will increase the sound clarity to a degree. The brackets are what hold the head on the pot assembly (the round part of the banjo). 18 brackets are necessary for a better sound, however past 18 brackets the sound quality impact drops off drastically and the additional brackets add significant weight leading to fatigue in performing artists. Why a mahogany resonator and neck? A resonator model banjo projects the sound forward and is perfect for someone playing for a large group of people or an audience. Most people choose this type of model because it provides a clearer sound. The mahogany on the neck and resonator gives you a thick lush tone. Why a Remo Milky head? The Weatherking is made from mylar plastic epoxied into an aluminum hoop and sprayed with a thin white plastic frosting on top. This original design revolutionized the banjo nearly 50 years ago: it solved the problems of stretching and shrinking which were inherent in skin heads, and gave the instrument a brighter, crisper tone. Why a rosewood fingerboard? Rosewood gives the banjo a warmer darker sound. It is also easier to deal with when re-fretting because a maple board must have some type of finish applied. Rosewood is also more durable than maple and shows less dirt. Once the finish is compromised on a maple board, the wood is stained by sweat and grime.