I just got back from Clift top and saw some super banjos for sale from many luthiers.
However none of the banjos made me pull the trigger and buy one. So I decided to make a list of what I want in a banjo I get custom built for claw hammer /old time play. I realize what I want may not make a good banjo. So I am asking the group to critique my list.
A scale
12” maple ply rim. Dobson tone ring
Walnut neck
Fretless or flush fret to the 5th fret .frailing scoup
Renn head
So please give me the pros and cons .
thanks