Rogue Learn the Banjo Starter Pack (Standard)

by Rogue

Product Features

• Rogue Travel/Starter banjo:
• Number of brackets: 18
• High-quality head
• Open back, Satin finish

Product Details

• Shipping Weight: 14.2 pounds
• ASIN: B0002Z3B0O
• Item model number: KIT773175
• Average Customer Review: 3.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (11 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #18,811 in Musical Instruments (See Top 100 in Musical Instruments)
  • #36 in Musical Instruments > Folk & World Instruments > Stringed Instruments > Banjos

Product Description

The Rogue Travel/Starter banjo features 18 brackets, high-quality head, satin finish, first-rate tuning machines, and a road-ready open-back design that's light and fleet and produces authentic tone. Accompanying padded gig bag, Banjo Case Chord Book with multiple fingerings, and Beginning Banjo For 5-String Banjo DVD with special interactive features and tab charts make it a complete kit to get you started on the high road to the Grand Ole Opry!

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

69 of 70 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars I liked it, November 30, 2004

By 

Mariezuzu "mariezuzu" (Iowa City, IA United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Rogue Learn the Banjo Starter Pack (Standard)

This is a great 'starter pack' for the banjo. I haven't ever played a stringed instrument before but am finding the DVD instructions easy to use. The banjo seems like decent enough quality for the beginner. The pack doesn't come with finger picks so you might want to order them separately (they're cheap). I'm having lots of fun with the banjo and DVD!

17 of 17 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars I'm happy I purchased this product., February 12, 2007

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Allen Westwoodenhale - See all my reviews

This review is from: Rogue Learn the Banjo Starter Pack (Standard)

I've been playing the guitar (casually) for over five years, and as a big fan of bluegrass music, decided to purchase one of the cheapest banjos I could find. I figured if I got the hang of the technique (such as finger rolls) and found myself still practicing it in six months, I would upgrade to a better (and more expensive) banjo. So, I went ahead and purchased the Rogue Travel Banjo.

The banjo arrived in need of some tweaking. Nothing too difficult. First, the bridge does not come installed-- the user will have to tune the strings down until they are loose and manually insert the bridge (you can find where to place the bridge online). Also, the neck on my product was slanted, but just gripping the neck where it connects to the body and giving it a little twist straightens it out no problem. I also had to tighten the nuts on the tuning pegs.

After getting the banjo in proper order (any good music shop should know how to do so, and any great music shop will do it at no cost since it's only a few minutes of work), it works great. It's got a nice sound to it, and although I haven't compared it with any expensive banjos since I've owned it (but I've been around them), I feel it is certainly worth every dollar you pay for it.

If you need help with your banjo, do a search for "banjo hangout" and visit the forums. Members are very friendly and will be able to help you tweak the instrument to get it sounding optimal and help you place the bridge properly.

The DVD makes it easy to tune to if you don't have a tuner. I also found the chord book helpful (and the DVD comes with a tiny book inside with tablature to a few relatively easy songs).

12 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Lives up to its billing, February 7, 2007

By 

D. Pennock (VA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Rogue Learn the Banjo Starter Pack (Standard)

Advertised as a starter kit, and that's exactly what it is. A bare bones banjo, a book with DVD that tells the preliminary things like how to hold it, tune it, basic rolls and chords, and two finger picks. The bag is even handy.
Nothing fancy, but it doesn't need to be. I was pleased.