Hey guys. I'm somewhat of a stranger to the banjo world, but I'm a guitarist for a bazillion years. I'm looking to add a Tenor banjo to the fold. I think I have it narrowed down to 2 or 3. My budget is around the $400 range. Got it down to:
1) Deering Goodtime Irish Tenor
2) Goldtone CC Irish Tenor
3) Mastertone Irish Tenor
I'm leaning toward the Deering, because its US made, but a little concerned about the lack of a truss rod. (For a guitarist that'd be a deal breaker...I dunno about banjos) . What do you guys think?