I've had my banjo over a year but it doesn't quite produce the sound I want. It was custom made for me with a shorter neck. The neck is made of new wood but the hoop is old (around 50 yrs old I think). It is good quality. The skin is synthetic, a Remo Weatherking opaque type. The strings are steel, medium gauge i think.
My problem is that the banjo sounds too resonant (too much like a guitar) despite being open backed, and the sound isn't short, twangy and 'snappy' enough for my liking. Any suggestions what might be causing this, and advice how to obtain the sound I want would be welcome. Apologies for my lack of tech speak, I've just taken up playing again after being banjo-less for about 20 years!!
Jane :)