So where does the Osborne Chief banjo rank in the hall of great banjos?
Hi Robert
I guess opinions are going to vary widely. To some, the Chief is just another 'Masterclone'. To others (myself very much included) they are at the absolute pinnacle of banjo construction.
Despite living the the UK, I've played many banjos from a wide range of big-name makers. I've owned banjos by Vega, Stelling and a superb custom-built Bucks County masterclone. However, for me, my mahogany Chief eclipses them all in terms of sound, playability, workmanship and appearance. I'll never part with it while I'm still able to play.
