Re: Banjo Help
Bernunzio helped design the Eastman banjo, which is Vega clone, I believe.
There are tons and tons of vintage open-backs out there, the aforementioned Vegas, also Stewarts, Fairbanks, Coles, Bacons, etc. etc. I'd go to a well-stocked dealer, and play everything that he/she has, see what you like. Cole Eclipse and Vega Whyte Laydie are among those most cited, but there's a wide choice.
Allen Hopkins
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Natl Triolian Dobro mando
Victoria b-back Merrill alumnm b-back
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