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For those interested in travel sized banjos - all makes and models welcome to be discussed

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From ipeter on 1/31/2011 8:40:06 AM

I just got a new Gold Tone Tranjo (from Amazon) and played it for the first time last night. The fit and finish exceeded my expectations, and the neck is very playable. A great design, Sam!

I found the stock strings a little heavy for my delicate fingers though - I have GHS PF140s on my Huber. I would appreciate any recommendationf for lighter gauge ball-end sets, and any general set-up tips you may have. It will be going for its first plane ride this Wednesday.

Thanks,

Ian

4 Comments
	sdfarris says: 1/31/2011 11:55:49 AM You can use loop end strings for the Tranjo in any guage you desire. There are posts at the end of the neck and in the fifth string cutout. Just put the loops on the strings around the posts and you're all set. There's an owners manual page at tranjo.com with pictures and information.
	ipeter says: 2/1/2011 12:57:16 PM Thanks, Sam. The owner's manual is a great help. For reasons unknown, Gold Tone didn't include one with my Tranjo. I installed loop end strings as you suggested, and all went well except for the 5th string, which was a major pain in the behind. The Tranjo has been lots of fun to play so far!
	davidtoc says: 3/4/2011 9:20:33 PM Ian, how did it go with the Tranjo on the plane? Did you take it apart and put it in your suitcase? Did you have to check it in as baggage? I may need to fly with one soon too and was just wondering about your experience.
	ipeter says: 3/5/2011 7:53:08 AM David - it couldn't have been easier! I removed the neck (capo and clamp in place, strings/bridge still attached) and put it into my carry-on bag. The security folks didn't bat an eye when it went through the xray. If I had a gig-bag for it (recommendations anyone?) I probably could have carried it on without removing the neck. Most of the overhead bins on jets are longer than 31", and often the smaller planes will have a "Sky-Check" service for larger carry-on items. If you have to fly, definitely take your Tranjo as carry-on. With the "checked" baggage limitations imposed by most carriers these days, carrying it on it will be easier, cheaper and safer for the instrument. That's what I'll be doing when I fly home next week!
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