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From Hoytt on 4/1/2013 2:47:36 PM

Anyone had any experience with the White-Laydie?

I'm getting back into banjo -- my guitar, tenor guitar, mandola are all fun, but I really miss my banjo. Previous banjo was a Wildwood Heirloom with tubaphone tone ring.

Was almost ready to hone in on the Possum or Appalachian, then I heard the Pisgah guy's video of the Custom Whyte-Laydie. Exactly sound I want, I think. Almost a little electric sound built into the mix.

Any comments, or anyone played one? Not sure I'd want the calf skin head. Other than that I think these guys have a really cool take on banjos, and my ancestors go back to their area.

Thanks for any insight. To all you guys who have posted videos -- nice playing, I've enjoyed them all.

3 Comments
	erikforgod says: 4/1/2013 3:24:39 PM Well I am not an expert on different kinds of tone rings but I sure like the rolled brass tone ring of my 12" Cherry rim Pisgah fretless. My understanding of Whyte Laydie tone rings is that they have lots and lots of volume. So..if you like a super loud banjo, that'll be the model for you.
	Hoytt says: 4/1/2013 7:30:57 PM Dont know about really loud, but I think you are right about more volume or maybe presence. But, good point. But I like what I've heard from all models. I had a very loud Wildwood, but an ajustable mute actually sounded pretty good.
	erikforgod says: 4/2/2013 8:28:00 AM You might like the Dobson model as well ( you can also get the guys to build you a banjo not only with a Dobson tone ring but a Dobson "heel" as well ) I would call Patrick and touch base with him. He is really nice and will answer any of your questions.
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