Rogue Travel / Starter Banjo Level 1

Great starter banjo for the price. No complaints. The banjo sounds good and plays well. Would suggest this instrument to another person.

I picked up a rogue (not this same model - mine has a resonator) quality isn't quite there. It's not horrible but it's not great either. The high G tuning machine is, excuse my choice of terms but 'piss poor'. I think that alone makes me give it a 3. I'd give it a 2.5 if possible, because if you make a stringed instrument, now, with less than operable tuning equipment you deserve a good ribbing.But again - if you're deciding whether or not the banjo is for you it's a good way to decide - without breaking the bank. Banjos like so many other instruments are EXPENSIVE! I moved up to a Goodtime 2 by Deering. I've played this instrument so much more consistently than the Rogue that it's proved it's worth.Aside from my review I would suggest the Folk of the wood URL - there is a page of banjo lessons that are just great for banjo players - quite a few scales, which any musician will tell you is the core of beginner practice. My playing has already gone up a notch since working my scales every night for 30 minutes.Have fun!

I was looking for a decent starter banjo for my mom, and bought the Rogue Travel Banjo after extensive searching. I read numerous product reviews, and decided that this was the best option for the money I had to spend. It's a beautiful instrument. I don't know if it would hold up for professional use, but it is definitely an ideal option for a beginner who wants to get started without investing a lot. An acquaintance who plays professionally put the bridge in and turned it for me, and he thought it was a solid instrument as well. The company did a great job packing it for shipping, and it arrived in just a few days - much quicker than I ever would have expected. This banjo was well worth the price, and the extra time I spent researching my options.

2 strings broke on day 1. I'm not a banjo player, nor a guitar player, so perhaps not the best perosn to rate this product. However, i would think that the strings wouldn't pop off on day 1.

This is a plain, no frills banjo. It is true that you have to set up the bridge, but that is easy and also a good skill to learn. Once tuned, it seems very maintenance-free. A very basic but pleasant-sounding instrument that is pretty easy on the wallet.As another reviewer suggested, some old hand towel, dishrag or similar in the back will slightly muffle the sound and take off a bit of harsh banjo edge. It makes it easier on your friends and neighbors as you learn the instrument or practice new technique. A little experimentation here is advised, as different materials and sizes can affect the sound in different ways. Have fun.

my son loves it

I needed a spare banjo for travel purposes, or one that my kids can mess with without my getting too worried about damage. What I got was a pretty darn good banjo. I'm impressed.

Many people are writing good reviews for this product who have no experience playing the banjo. It may be cheaply priced, but there's a reason it is! It's not good for beginners because the strings are too high so you have to press harder. The sound is also dull. Spend more money and buy a Goodtime banjo from Deering.