Joe03 - Posted - 03/02/2025:  10:10:55

New here and 1st post. Very novice here, I have been knocking away and practicing on an ole metal rim, for lack of better words, banjo I have had for a while. Kinda improving and decided to reward myself, so last night I ordered MY dream banjo, at least to me. Now I’m 67 and just learning, so I am very excited about my purchase.
Here goes….. Recording King RK-OT25. Yea. Can’t wait to continue my learning journey and like I mentioned above, so excited.
It was a toss up between a Deering Goodtimes and this guy. Read the forms here and made my decision, so I offer my thanks to you all in these forums. Joe

Old Hickory - Posted - 03/02/2025:  10:14:44

Congratulations and welcome to the Hangout.

Instead of a beginner's instrument you could easily outgrow, you chose all the banjo you could ever need. Though don't be surprised if you eventually want another one. Or two.

Brian Murphy - Posted - 03/02/2025:  10:41:32

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Texasbanjo - Posted - 03/02/2025:  11:06:22

Congratulations on the new banjo.

Now you'll probably want to play more often and that should help you get more experienced on the banjo.

Enjoy!!!

Joe03 - Posted - 03/02/2025:  13:32:36

Thanks all

AstroDad - Posted - 03/02/2025:  14:07:29

Congrats! I know the feeling, Im waiting for a Pisgah Possum, that has been on order since late December and hope to have by early April!

NNYJoe - Posted - 03/03/2025:  04:27:48

Joe03 - My, this all sounds so familiar.
I’m 71 & started banjo at 66. After beating up an old Epiphone, (Japan-build, late 70’s/early 80’s vintage,) I finally bought my dream banjo, a Deering Sierra. That kinda forced me to practice more & with greater focus.
What a difference a better banjo brings!
Much to my delight, I discovered the Kruger Brothers. Jens Kruger opened a whole new world to me of what the banjo can do! They appear occasionally at Caffe Lena in Saratoga Springs. Maybe I’ll bump into you there someday.

NNYJoe - Posted - 03/03/2025:  04:50:15

@Joe03 - BTW & FWIW -
Here's the song that changed my banjo understanding & direction.
youtu.be/Kqdym1bQa7o?t=1716

Joe03 - Posted - 03/03/2025:  06:42:32

Thanks gents, I’ll definitely keep and I on Cafe Lena, been there before, great place. Joe

Rusty - Posted - 03/03/2025:  09:30:29

Welcome to the hangout, enjoy your new banjo, once you get the bug you will buy more banjos. I now have three, one for G, A Modal and D tuning.... :-)

Joe03 - Posted - 03/03/2025:  11:29:31

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Originally posted by Rusty

Welcome to the hangout, enjoy your new banjo, once you get the bug you will buy more banjos. I now have three, one for G, A Modal and D tuning.... :-)

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lol, kinda worried about that...

83Hawk - Posted - 03/17/2025:  17:50:55

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Originally posted by Joe03

New here and 1st post. Very novice here, I have been knocking away and practicing on an ole metal rim, for lack of better words, banjo I have had for a while. Kinda improving and decided to reward myself, so last night I ordered MY dream banjo, at least to me. Now I’m 67 and just learning, so I am very excited about my purchase.

Here goes….. Recording King RK-OT25. Yea. Can’t wait to continue my learning journey and like I mentioned above, so excited.

It was a toss up between a Deering Goodtimes and this guy. Read the forms here and made my decision, so I offer my thanks to you all in these forums. Joe

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Hi Joe!

I am 66 and looking to get back to playing after an unsuccessful attempt 20 years ago.  I am considering the RK-OT25 (among others).  What are your impressions so far?

Joe03 - Posted - 03/18/2025:  10:36:09

Being new, my impressions are mostly likely null. lol.
I think it’s built well, I did make a small loosening adjustment to the tail piece, it was in my opinion over tight. Bottom line, it sounds like a banjo and I think it sounds great. At this point I highly recommend it. Joe