My co-worker's son has become interested in the banjo. I'm trying to help him find a banjo.. He seems comfortable with Craigslist.. I never use it myself.
Anyway, I've found a Gold Tone BG250 for a reasonalbe price but have not had success finding the seller.. There is also what appears to be Washburn B120.
http://athensga.craigslist.org/msg/2898160837.html
I do not know if this banjo has a tone ring or tone hoop. Anyone familar with this model.. thanks in advance.. K.