TLE - Posted - 05/28/2014:  08:25:48

Folks,

I would like to ask if a Bart Reiter Standard would be a good choice for my first Open Back and to learn on?  Any opinion is appreciated.

Regards,

Terry

stevel - Posted - 05/28/2014:  08:29:15

i certainly don't see why not.  they're quality banjos that will hold their value over time.

Voyageur - Posted - 05/28/2014:  08:46:31

Yes, it is a very good banjo for anyone, and a great first banjo! Have fun!

Paul R - Posted - 05/28/2014:  09:06:55

Sure! Great way to start.

cb56 - Posted - 05/28/2014:  09:50:27

Dang. a $1200 banjo for your first "starter" banjo? I'd say heck yes! If I could afford a $1200 banjo it would be my final, pro, never gonna get rid of, baby it, type banjo.

RV6 - Posted - 05/28/2014:  10:54:25

You might consider the Reiter Buckbee.  It's a couple hundred cheaper.  IIRC, the rim is a bit thinner on the Buckbee and the Buckbee has a square peghead and no star on the neck.

I put a goatskin head and nylon strings on my Buckbee and it plays and sounds great.  It sounded good with steel strings and the Elite head, as well.

Bob

banjo bill-e - Posted - 05/28/2014:  12:12:00

You might add to your collection down the road but it is unlikely that you would ever feel the need to replace it. It is quality construction and a timeless design so, yes, great choice. There is no need other than economics to buy a "beginner banjo", and with the lousy resale values of cheapies you are always better off to buy quality.

westsideryan - Posted - 05/28/2014:  12:31:55

Hell yeah it would!  Bart makes some fantastic banjos that will last you a lifetime!

westsideryan - Posted - 05/28/2014:  12:33:11

Hell yeah it would!  Bart makes some fantastic banjos that will last you a lifetime!

BanjoNaranjo - Posted - 05/28/2014:  12:52:48

I've got a Reiter Special that I'm looking to sell. PM me if interested.

Califiddler - Posted - 05/28/2014:  14:33:40

A Reiter Standard was my first, and so far my only, open back banjo. I have been very happy with it. You really can't go wrong with one.

dustyelmer - Posted - 05/28/2014:  16:22:34

Can't beat a Reiter. My first openback was a Reiter Special that's given me many many hours of enjoyment. I'd look into BanjoNaranjo's Special too, might cost you less than a new Standard.

R.D. Lunceford - Posted - 05/28/2014:  17:41:00

Bart Reiters are truly great banjos.

Good and consistent quality, and a great

bargain even at current prices for a new one. You may want

to look for a good used Reiter which will further increase

the quality to price quotient.



Unless you get bitten with the collecting bug,

a Bart Reiter could well be the only banjo you'll ever need.



A Bart Reiter?

The answer is a resounding yes!



P.S.- I own a standard model, l A-flat scale.

Edited by - R.D. Lunceford on 05/28/2014 17:42:05