I’m ordering a new banjo that comes with a Cox rim . Are the
“ premium “ rims really worth the cost ?
Thanks
What do u consider a "premium " rim ?
I've been doing banjos for 60 some years & have not read anything negative about Cox rims that I can remember ?
Sullivan factory floor , Huber truetone . Some roasted block rims
If you want a rim that is built of quality wood and assembled in a way that it won't delaminate or otherwise cause trouble over time, then yes they are. I have had the privilege of buying two or three banjos that were newly built, or under construction, and don't remember a one where I didn't want the best, or premium components, to be used in the build.
Bobby
Edited by - BobbyE on 12/04/2024 06:48:44
There is no answer to this question. This is the classic are blondes better than brunettes question. The problem is twofold. First, hair color is a matter of personal preference. Second, you can't value the whole of anything by focusing on one variable.
Each player has a sound they are looking for with a particular instrument. If your banjo delivers that sound, no "upgrade" is necessary. If it isn't, you must look at where it may fall short. That could be a setup. It could be a bridge or head. It could be a tone ring. It could be a rim, or a combination of these. More times than not, it's the player (although we don't like to hear that). A standard Huber ring, for example, is a great ring. Is the HR-30 ring "worth it?" Sometimes. But honestly, many times it may not make a huge difference. And if it does, there is no guarantee that the difference is headed toward your preferred tone. Some of the best-sounding banjos I have ever heard have mystery parts. But I know this goes against the grain as many banjo players are congenital tinkerers.
We’ll said Murph .
The builder told me the Cox is as good as any , I just thought I’d throw it out there .
