ADM Banjo 5 String Full Size Banjoes Set, 38 Inch Beginner Banjo Kit with Resonator, Remo Drum Head, Open or Closed Back, Gift Package Free Lessons Starter Accessories for Adults Teenager, Black

so far the banjo itself was very beautiful and seems to play nice. the first issue to come up was the 4th banjo string. it seemed to be overtight and when i tried to tune it, it snapped, there was no warning whatsoever. i did ended up using the extra 4 string that came with and did my best to restring it but since im new to this i dont think i did the best job. I will buying higher quality string from somewhere else the next issue is the banjo picks, they are simply too large and difficult to use. the thumb pick is probably the worst. it is solid steel and thick for it purposes and too large. i had to use pliers to bend it into a usable form. I will have to purchase newer picks from a different source.the third issue is the banjo sling as it is small and uncomfortable to wear and the rough fabric scratches the neck. very cheap and will need to be replaced.the fourth issue is the bag is cheap and sort of small for the banjo , the banjo will go in it simply too much a tight fit. i will keep since there no other bags that seemed reasonably priced.the banjo tuner is pretty nice that is a given, although the battery being included would've been nice.overall i wouldn't buy again and i would wish to return for my money but unfortunately this the only option i have to economically afford a banjo as i live in a rural area.EDIT: I was recently in contact with the company, and they have been really receptive and apologetic.for the poor quality of the first banjo. they have graciously sent me a replacement banjo and parts and by inspecting the strings it seems to be perfect order and not one was damaged nor snapped when i tried to tune. i must note that the new banjo sounds even better that the original one! the banjo picks are still awkward to use, however this new pair are more comfortable and more usable than the previous. i will keep them as trusty back up. the carrying bag seems better and the banjo can actually fit. although the banjo sling is still probably the worst part. its simply too rough on the neck but it will do the jobs as intended. all-in-all the folks from ADM really showed some high-quality service which is something i really value. I wouldn't mind doing more shopping with them in the future.

This is my first banjo, and I'm giving it 5 stars because she sounds like a dream and is perfect for beginners. I'm looking forward to starting my banjo lifestyle with this. Beautiful quality, excellent tone, really all around great instrument. I love it. Thank you.

It's not the Holy Grail but it sure gets you close to it.

This is a great gift for a beginner banjo player. It has everything one would need to succeed at banjo. For the price, you get quality product. The only thing missing in this package would be a capo but they are affordable enough to purchase with the package.

This is a great banjo which is especially for beginners but doesn’t seem like a beginner’s banjo. It’s built well as far as we can tell, and the sound is wonderful. I bought it for my husband and now I might want one too! It came packaged well and safely. The only 2 things wrong is that it did not include an owner’s manual or a battery for the electric tuner. But that’s ok because I bought a beginner’s book on how to play the banjo and we can buy a battery for the tuner. No big deal, just a bit inconvenient. Beautiful banjo - beautiful to look at and beautiful sound. My husband loves it!

Just what we were looking for. Son is a beginner and this was a great purchase for him to learn with.

Super awesome banjo, it sounds great. I've played it next to a few higher end $3000 banjos and I dont think anyone could tell a difference.I'm very happy

Aesthetically it’s quite pretty and it sounds decent! HOWEVER, when I took it out of the box I found that the bridge was already installed and the strings were way overtightened. WTF??? Not to mention that the tailpiece is off center which causes the bridge to sit incorrectly due to string tension causing the strings to be misaligned (see photos)Overall it’s a decent value for what you pay for it. You really can’t get much cheaper price wise than this.

I am very happy with this product. The banjo itself is beautifully made. Its simple but still really nice. The added items are not cheap like you'd expect. The bag is well made, the tunner is simple and effective. The one thing that is a negative, the picks are small. It might just be my fingers but they are very tight and prolonged use they cut off circulation. All in all this is a great product, well worth the purchase.Note I have no idea why such a massive box was sent with it.

My first banjo came in good condition.Shipping came fast considering it travelled half way through the country. (About four days with express)Heads up if you're done tuning the banjo, take out the battery from the tuning device. Sometimes it’ll automatically turn on with loud music nearby.I would like to recommend youtuber Markwardle to help teach blue grass music.

Beautiful looking, affordable banjo. Great to get started on (as I'm doing), though i have noticed the 1st and 2nd strings are near impossible to fret up near the nut. I'm unsure if this is due to my fretting fingers being a little weak or if its a resonator/tensioner thing, but it leads to a buzzing, almost sitar-like sound on the upper frets of those strings. Makes cords sound really odd, but i don't think it's a "deal breaker", especially for beginners.If you want perfect, professional sound, you gotta buy a better banjo anyways. This is great for learning on without spending an obscene amount of money.The finger picks are pretty small, btw. I'm a larger dude, but i don't think my fingers are all that fat and these cut off circulation in my fingertips. Simple solution was buy a bigger set of picks. As another review stated, the strap isn't great but it does the job. Everything comes back to getting what you're paying for. Its 5 strings on a resonator, so you can learn to play the instrument. If you really like it, buy a better one down the road.

I was delighted with the quality of the banjo and the speed with which it arrived. It greatly surpassed my expectations of how good an entry-level instrument would be. Definitely a keeper and the service was excellent!

This banjo arrived well packaged and in perfect condition. Very handy to have the tuner, picks etc included - my teen could start playing right away. He’s very happy with both the look and sound of the instrument