How are you getting on with this now ? I was thinking about buying a Stoney End model ,made in USA ,only £275 from Eagle or Hobgoblin. If you're still interested in banjo , I would recommend a Goodtime open back made by Deering in the USA and a much better instrument than the cheapies from elsewhere.
I do like the Dulcimer. The sound is very bright and unique. I briefly played it in an old disused factory, and it sounded rather good. However, like many 'inexpensive' instruments, the action is quite high, so it's not the easiest instrument to play. A USA made model for 275 sounds like a steal, and Hobgoblin do tend to know their stuff. It's a great instrument to reach for when you're a bit tired of guitar (although be aware the fret board is in whole tones, so no 'Smoke on Water'...). Good luck.
@@abominablemusic To be honest ,it's the action that puts me off the cheaper instruments. I believe yours is made in the same Romanian workshop as the ones branded "Ozark" that Hobgoblin also sell. The Banjo I bought from Eagle which are similarly good eggs to buy from. I'm a guitarist primarily and I own a Harley Benton steel body resonator which is awful ,so that's why I actively avoid Thomann.
Marketed in the USA under the name Applecreek. I have one. Nice enough starter instrument, but I would like something better if I stay with it. I found mine at a yard sale
Oh no! Might be out of stock, or maybe they decided to stop stocking these (they are rather niche). That would be a shame, the last time I looked, Thomann had all sorts of interesting folk instruments. If you're after this type of instrument in the uk, try Hobgoblin.
How are you getting on with this now ? I was thinking about buying a Stoney End model ,made in USA ,only £275 from Eagle or Hobgoblin.
If you're still interested in banjo , I would recommend a Goodtime open back made by Deering in the USA and a much better instrument than the cheapies from elsewhere.
I do like the Dulcimer. The sound is very bright and unique. I briefly played it in an old disused factory, and it sounded rather good. However, like many 'inexpensive' instruments, the action is quite high, so it's not the easiest instrument to play. A USA made model for 275 sounds like a steal, and Hobgoblin do tend to know their stuff. It's a great instrument to reach for when you're a bit tired of guitar (although be aware the fret board is in whole tones, so no 'Smoke on Water'...). Good luck.
@@abominablemusic To be honest ,it's the action that puts me off the cheaper instruments. I believe yours is made in the same Romanian workshop as the ones branded "Ozark" that Hobgoblin also sell. The Banjo I bought from Eagle which are similarly good eggs to buy from. I'm a guitarist primarily and I own a Harley Benton steel body resonator which is awful ,so that's why I actively avoid Thomann.
@@shaunw9270 sure. One MIGHT be able to file nuts down, but then you worry about fret buzz... Correct about origin, mine was made in Romania.
Marketed in the USA under the name Applecreek. I have one. Nice enough starter instrument, but I would like something better if I stay with it. I found mine at a yard sale
Yea, starter instrument sounds about right.
unfortunately I can't find this instrument in the thomann store anymore :(
Oh no! Might be out of stock, or maybe they decided to stop stocking these (they are rather niche). That would be a shame, the last time I looked, Thomann had all sorts of interesting folk instruments. If you're after this type of instrument in the uk, try Hobgoblin.
Nice! So have you learned to play it a bit yet?
I got 4-5 chords down! Still learning...