Is the Dobson neck similar to the Tradesman?

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From banjo bill-e on 3/24/2017 12:38:06 PM

I have come to really like the slim profile of my Tradesman. A touch of arthritis has made previously acceptable thick necks like on my Ramsey a bit uncomfortable for me these days. Would like comments from anyone who has played both the Tradesman and the Dobson, or other Enoch models. Curious if Kevin builds one neck profile for all of his banjos or if they vary? Thanks.

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	jack_beuthin says: 3/24/2017 12:54:43 PM I have both a Dobson and a Tradesman, and the neck profiles are the same.
	banjo bill-e says: 3/24/2017 2:19:34 PM Thanks Jack. Just got an email from Kevin saying about the same, and that's good to know. After playing my Tradesman this last year I can't hardly play my Ramsey for any length of time. Reason enough for buying and selling banjos!
	guywolff says: 7/3/2017 8:31:42 PM I love the tone of my Dobson but need a wider necked banjo .. Kevin made mine with antique brass for me and peghead tunners ...Pm me if you are thinking of getting one of his Dobsons .. I played mine with nothing but Nylgut strings so the neck is pristine ....
	writerrad says: 2/9/2021 8:45:09 AM If I were 63 or 53 instead of 73, I certainly would have obtained a Dobson a few years ago, but I dont want to be an old guy with too many banjos that I do not play. I remember when Kevin brought the prototypes for the Dobson to the banjo collectors, but it was right when I bought my tradesman.
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