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Saga Appalachian Full Size Five String Resonator Banjo |  | Brand: Saga
Category: Musical Instruments
List Price: $179.99
Buy New: $149.95
as of 9/8/2010 23:25 CDT details
You Save: $30.04 (17%)
Seller: Amazon.com
Rating:  5 reviews
Sales Rank: 3883
Color: mahagony
Media: Electronics
Batteries Included: No
Clothing Size: Large
Size: Large
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0
Dimensions (in): 0.4 x 0.2 x 0.1
MPN: APB-1
Model: APB-1
UPC: 688382011021
EAN: 0688382011021
ASIN: B000SBAAM4
Shipping: Eligible for FREE Super Saver Shipping
Availability: Temporarily out of stock. Order now and we'll deliver when available. We'll e-mail you with an estimated delivery date as soon as we have more information. Your credit card will not be charged until we ship the item.
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| Features:
| • | Includes instructional dvd, adjustable strap, fingerpicks, and pitch pipe tuner | | • | Full Size Five String Resonator Banjo | | • | Solid Wood Neck | | • | Bound Rosewood Fret Board | | • | Vintage style nickel plated hardware |
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Product Description
This Full Size Five String Banjo from Saga's line of Appalachian musical products has a solid wood neck with bound rosewood fret board and vintage style nickel plated hardware. Also comes with HOMESPUN instructional dvd, gig bag, adjustable strap, fingerpicks, and pitch pipe tuner.
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| Customer Reviews:
 Appalachian Banjo July 11, 2009
Ben C
4 out of 5 found this review helpful
I received this banjo in a huge cardboard package (literally twice the size of the banjo box that it came in). This banjo is in a complete pack. When I opened it, I found no problems at all. I am a very basic beginner, but I was able to see how to set the bridge based on the picture on the front. The only small complaint I have is that I received a guitar pipe tuner instead of a banjo tuner---but really, just use a free online banjo tuner. Also, I really enjoy the black case--it even has a pocket for a strap and the picks, which could be easy to lose. I'm still not exactly sure how to use the strap on the banjo, so I just forego that part. However, the case has a strap which makes it very easy to travel. In short, this is an excellent product, and I think a great way to start learning how to play the banjo.
 i've seen better but not for the price July 31, 2008
Julio M. Balmaseda (Northern New Jersey, USA)
10 out of 10 found this review helpful
when i received the banjo i was immediately worried, i knew it was one of the last two in stock so the chances of a problem were high. i was right. there was a deep gash in the inner box the width of the box. when i pulled the banjo out of that box it had a dent in the head, about the size of a dime. it came with no instructions on how to set up the bridge(i'm a first-timer and it would have been nice to learn from Saga instead of Banjohangout.org, the DVD shows you how to start tuning and playing but not setup) after i figured that out and started tuning a chip of plastic fell off of the fake mother-of-pearl fifth string tuner. even before i added superglue it was still functional and it sounds fine in spite of the dented head so i didn't bother sending it back. all in all its not a bad instrument and i like playing it having come from a guitar background but somewhere between chinese workmanship and shoddy transport of what should have been labeled fragile it became a not so great instrument. just the same for a little handywork(if you're good with handtools the head is an easy fix) it can easily be a decent one. its a good buy for a firstimer for the price. i'm not as sure that i'd buy another instrument from these folks though, especially since the DVD covers every other instrument in the Saga Appalachian line. so buyer should definitely beware.
 Not impressed with the quality of this banjo July 18, 2008
L. Holt
5 out of 11 found this review helpful
Dear fellow shoppers,
When I recieved this banjo via UPS, I took it out of the case very carefully and noticed two long cracks in the neck of the instrument. There is enough dammage here that I have to return it. I'm sure that I would have been glad to get it, had there not been dammage done to the neck. I would like to warn anyone who considers buying something like this to be very careful, because it's very likely that yours too could get dammaged like mine did. I know that people who work in the facilities where they ship things and things like that are not necessarily careful with the shipments. And, I'm sure any large item like this is likely to get dammaged when being mailed to you. I just want to warn you to be careful what you buy on the internet.
Banjo for Beginners. June 14, 2008
Dale Ann Negen (So Cal)
4 out of 6 found this review helpful
My son wanted to learn to play a "different" instrument. He chose the banjo and narrowed his purchase to this one. It is a quality instrument but not expensive. The sound is great and it appears it will last a long time. He's very happy with it.
O.K. April 10, 2008
3D Davis (Monrovia, IN USA)
2 out of 3 found this review helpful
The banjo is not the quality that I expected, but good nonetheless. The price that I paid was unbeatable, so I really have no complaints. Thank you.
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