I recently bought a nylon string Victor Banjola. It is a beautiful, well made instrument. I was looking for a softer tone with more sustain than a clawhammer banjo. After noodling on it for a few days, I made a brief video with sound samples. The recording of "Midnight on the Water" alternates between the instrument being mic'd directly, and through an acoustic amp. It is definitely not a loud instrument, so I will occasionally want to amplify it. I thought this community might be interested in hearing it.
youtube.com/shorts/3L63qqAez6s
Nice ! Do you know Pat Cloud? ,, he’s a pro,, he plays one. Lives in the LA area too.
I don't know him, but I'll do some research and him a DM. Thanks for the reference.
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Originally posted by DGriffinEvansI don't know him, but I'll do some research and him a DM. Thanks for the reference.
He's a member here
Very nic. Reminds me of a gourd banjo. Does it overall play the same as a regular banjo?
Edited by - jwwallace on 09/02/2026 17:38:35
Yes, it plays just like a regular banjo. It plays well in open G and double C tunings. Not quite as snappy though due to lower tension of the nylon strings.
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