Choosing your axe is never easy, especially if you’re like me and want a banjo that stands out visually as well as audibly. I certainly want my next purchase to be my last for a while, if not for good, as I have been playing for a couple of years and know that this is no longer a fad, and something I want to stick at - I confess, I’m an addicted! So I’m starting to put together wish list of banjos to check out and start saving for, and remembering what my mother taught me about always buying quality, I am already setting my sights quite high.
Currently at the top of my list is the Islander OB Ash Leaf, which I consider to be a work of art. She’s a real beaut, handmade using Ash for the body and Maple for the neck, gives her the persona of a playful brunette, capable of turning any head that catches a glimpse of her in the corner of their eye. Everything else is elegantly understated, and traditional, which really puts the grain of the Ash rim on center stage. As far as sound and playability goes, well I’m gonna have to get back to you on that one, as I’m off to try one out at Banjos Direct later this month, and I’ll be sure to let you know.
You can read more about the Islander OB Ash Leaf at Banjos Direct.
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