I am interested in buying a Tranjo for when I travel on busniess. Has anyone else tried one of these. I would love to try one out but have not found anyone in the Lexington, KY area that has one.

Posted - 10/23/2009 :  07:29:23        

Had one, found it easy to use, handy to take on trips, and overall a good buy.

Lynne

Posted - 10/24/2009 :  06:20:23        

Sam Farris who builds the Tranjo is a member here. I am sure he would be glad to answer any questions.

www.bobbythompsonbanjo.com

Posted - 10/24/2009 :  07:50:35  

Yeah I have been talking to Sam about it. Was hopeing that I could find someone up here in Lexington that had one they would demo for me. I love the idea of the tranjo but would love to see one before I throw down $800 for one.

Posted - 10/24/2009 :  20:59:41        

There you go... http://www.banjohangout.org/topic/160935

Lynne

Posted - 10/25/2009 :  09:04:36        

I realize $800 is a big amount to most folks. Please check out my new Tranjo Express model which is priced starting at $350. It's just as playable as a regular Tranjo but the body construction is simplified to reduce labor and parts costs. It uses an imported neck made by Gold Tone. www.tranjo.com/txpictures.html for details. The unofficial release was yesterday - that's the topic Jazzylynne referenced above.


Sam Farris
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Edited by - sdfarris on 10/25/2009 09:06:41

Posted - 10/25/2009 :  19:15:15    

Hi Sam how are you. The Express looks great and at 350.00 should be a winner.

Posted - 11/03/2009 :  17:38:10    

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Originally posted by sdfarris

I realize $800 is a big amount to most folks. Please check out my new Tranjo Express model which is priced starting at $350. It's just as playable as a regular Tranjo but the body construction is simplified to reduce labor and parts costs. It uses an imported neck made by Gold Tone. www.tranjo.com/txpictures.html for details. The unofficial release was yesterday - that's the topic Jazzylynne referenced above.

Sam Farris

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Posted - 11/03/2009 :  19:16:36        

I have no connection with Sam, but I want to offer the follwing:

I was able to pick up an actual Tranjo out of the BHO classifieds a little while back for a great price. I was looking for something I could travel with and mess around with at the house. All I can say is WOW!! Mine is an older model and the workmanship is excellent. It has really held up for what ever age it is. I had previously purchased a Plucky and actually sold it the same day I got it. It can barely be described as a toy. DEFINITELY not made for a man's fingers on the fretboard at any position. I also dabbled in making a five string out of a four string uke. Same general issue, much higher quality than a Plucky, but impossible to properly fret and forget about up the neck.
Back to the Tranjo. Take my advice and get one. You will not be sorry. I find myself picking it up when I have a few minutes to pick before I go out the door when I don't have time to get out my TB3. Has greatly increased my practice time since I can take it anywhere.
Sorry for the rambling, but if you get the chance to try one, please do. I think it will surprise you...

Phil

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