Let me introduce myself... - Minstrel Banjo2024-03-28T22:33:48Zhttp://minstrelbanjo.ning.com/forum/topics/let-me-introduce-myself?id=2477478%3ATopic%3A169957&feed=yes&xn_auth=noI owned a prust first and the…tag:minstrelbanjo.ning.com,2018-02-03:2477478:Comment:1704762018-02-03T05:50:48.324ZChris Prietohttp://minstrelbanjo.ning.com/profile/caprieto
<p style="text-align: left;">I owned a prust first and then got a bell banjo. I have a bell sweeney and a bell boucher. The prust is nice but the Bell Sweeney is my go to banjo. His banjos sound great.</p>
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<p style="text-align: left;">The Sweeney I got on eBay after confirming it was ready to ship and it arrived quickly. I purchased another banjo and a case from him directly and it took about 6 months to get em. He does lag sometimes and his communication could…</p>
<p style="text-align: left;">I owned a prust first and then got a bell banjo. I have a bell sweeney and a bell boucher. The prust is nice but the Bell Sweeney is my go to banjo. His banjos sound great.</p>
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<p style="text-align: left;">The Sweeney I got on eBay after confirming it was ready to ship and it arrived quickly. I purchased another banjo and a case from him directly and it took about 6 months to get em. He does lag sometimes and his communication could be better but he makes a great banjo.</p>
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<p style="text-align: left;">So long as you use PayPal as regular purchase (not friends and family) or eBay or something you should have a layer of protection were the deal to go bad like Strum mentions.</p> I think Terry sells more kits…tag:minstrelbanjo.ning.com,2018-02-02:2477478:Comment:1706722018-02-02T18:36:00.050ZStrumeliahttp://minstrelbanjo.ning.com/profile/Strumelia
<p>I think Terry sells more kits on Ebay than finished banjos, and of course he can produce kits much faster. Ebay and Paypal enforce seller rules about timely shipping of purchased goods and communication, so that's a real advantage for the buyer.</p>
<p>If you order directly from Terry you don't have the usual Ebay/Paypal buyer protections in terms of promised delivery time.<br></br>Don't get me wrong- I absolutely <span style="text-decoration: underline;">LOVE</span> my Bell Stichter banjo- it's…</p>
<p>I think Terry sells more kits on Ebay than finished banjos, and of course he can produce kits much faster. Ebay and Paypal enforce seller rules about timely shipping of purchased goods and communication, so that's a real advantage for the buyer.</p>
<p>If you order directly from Terry you don't have the usual Ebay/Paypal buyer protections in terms of promised delivery time.<br/>Don't get me wrong- I absolutely <span style="text-decoration: underline;">LOVE</span> my Bell Stichter banjo- it's terrific and the price was great too. But I did have to wait 9 months rather than the initially promised 3 months. Many folks have delays and difficulties getting him to respond, though I think they always do get their goods in the end.</p> Just out of curiosity has the…tag:minstrelbanjo.ning.com,2018-02-02:2477478:Comment:1703882018-02-02T18:03:18.577ZAl Smitleyhttp://minstrelbanjo.ning.com/profile/AlSmitley
<p>Just out of curiosity has there been a difference with time and communication with Terry depending upon whether you order a finished or kit banjo?</p>
<p>Just out of curiosity has there been a difference with time and communication with Terry depending upon whether you order a finished or kit banjo?</p> They both have appeal, but I…tag:minstrelbanjo.ning.com,2018-02-02:2477478:Comment:1704752018-02-02T17:42:34.610ZStrumeliahttp://minstrelbanjo.ning.com/profile/Strumelia
<p>They both have appeal, but I think the Bells have a bit more 'finish' to them. The prices reflect that as well.</p>
<p>They both have appeal, but I think the Bells have a bit more 'finish' to them. The prices reflect that as well.</p> I have heard both. Terry rea…tag:minstrelbanjo.ning.com,2018-02-02:2477478:Comment:1706692018-02-02T17:30:40.959ZJohn Mascialehttp://minstrelbanjo.ning.com/profile/JohnMasciale
<p>I have heard both. Terry really has done an outstanding job with the sound of his banjos. </p>
<p>I have heard both. Terry really has done an outstanding job with the sound of his banjos. </p> Although I prefer the look of…tag:minstrelbanjo.ning.com,2018-02-02:2477478:Comment:1704742018-02-02T17:20:11.136Zdavid caronhttp://minstrelbanjo.ning.com/profile/davidcaron
<p>Although I prefer the look of the Bell, I'm wondering if there is a major difference in sound quality between a Bell tackhead and a Prust tackhead?</p>
<p>Although I prefer the look of the Bell, I'm wondering if there is a major difference in sound quality between a Bell tackhead and a Prust tackhead?</p> Maybe Terry Bell banjos then.…tag:minstrelbanjo.ning.com,2018-02-02:2477478:Comment:1706682018-02-02T14:25:43.084ZStrumeliahttp://minstrelbanjo.ning.com/profile/Strumelia
<p>Maybe Terry Bell banjos then. Good banjos, very reasonable prices. But some folks experience frustrating delays from him- perhaps more timely results ordering his banjos on Ebay... or even one of his kits which are not that hard to put together.</p>
<p>Maybe Terry Bell banjos then. Good banjos, very reasonable prices. But some folks experience frustrating delays from him- perhaps more timely results ordering his banjos on Ebay... or even one of his kits which are not that hard to put together.</p> Well my canadian dollar is wo…tag:minstrelbanjo.ning.com,2018-02-02:2477478:Comment:1704732018-02-02T13:02:50.783Zdavid caronhttp://minstrelbanjo.ning.com/profile/davidcaron
<p>Well my canadian dollar is worth less less than your USD$, but i figure to make it worth while and allow me to take my time, somewhere between $400-$900 USD</p>
<p>Well my canadian dollar is worth less less than your USD$, but i figure to make it worth while and allow me to take my time, somewhere between $400-$900 USD</p> A price range would guide us…tag:minstrelbanjo.ning.com,2018-02-02:2477478:Comment:1705732018-02-02T12:50:49.982ZStrumeliahttp://minstrelbanjo.ning.com/profile/Strumelia
<p>A price range would guide us in making recommendations.</p>
<p>You've already grown beyond this introductory thread. ;)</p>
<p>A price range would guide us in making recommendations.</p>
<p>You've already grown beyond this introductory thread. ;)</p> Not that I'm looking to buy o…tag:minstrelbanjo.ning.com,2018-02-02:2477478:Comment:1704722018-02-02T12:35:26.256Zdavid caronhttp://minstrelbanjo.ning.com/profile/davidcaron
<p>Not that I'm looking to buy or anything... My Gardner is a suitable beginner instrument. I'm just wondering.... Eventually, what would be considered a slight upgrade ?</p>
<p>I may be selling a guitar soon, so I will be able to start a new fund!</p>
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<p>Not that I'm looking to buy or anything... My Gardner is a suitable beginner instrument. I'm just wondering.... Eventually, what would be considered a slight upgrade ?</p>
<p>I may be selling a guitar soon, so I will be able to start a new fund!</p>
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