I am seriously thinking of trading in my Deering Delux for a Ramsey 12" Student or Standard open back. Wish I could justify having both. Have been really enamored with Old Time and much prefer it over BG. Have been taking BG lessons from an excellent teacher for some time but am getting a bit bored. Also have to admit that the Deering is getting a bit heavy as I get older! I play mostly alone and am a bit of a wallflower at our local jam (intimidated is the best word). I will admit that I am not very good, but do enjoy the banjo ... and that is what counts, right?
Thoughts?