ADM 5-String Banjo 24 Bracket with Closed Solid Wood Back and Geared 5th Tuner, Banjoe Beginner Kit with Gift Package 1

so far the banjo itself was very beautiful and seems to play nice. the first issue to come up was the 4th banjo string. it seemed to be overtight and when i tried to tune it, it snapped, there was no warning whatsoever. i did ended up using the extra 4 string that came with and did my best to restring it but since im new to this i dont think i did the best job. I will buying higher quality string from somewhere else the next issue is the banjo picks, they are simply too large and difficult to use. the thumb pick is probably the worst. it is solid steel and thick for it purposes and too large. i had to use pliers to bend it into a usable form. I will have to purchase newer picks from a different source.the third issue is the banjo sling as it is small and uncomfortable to wear and the rough fabric scratches the neck. very cheap and will need to be replaced.the fourth issue is the bag is cheap and sort of small for the banjo , the banjo will go in it simply too much a tight fit. i will keep since there no other bags that seemed reasonably priced.the banjo tuner is pretty nice that is a given, although the battery being included would've been nice.overall i wouldn't buy again and i would wish to return for my money but unfortunately this the only option i have to economically afford a banjo as i live in a rural area.EDIT: I was recently in contact with the company, and they have been really receptive and apologetic.for the poor quality of the first banjo. they have graciously sent me a replacement banjo and parts and by inspecting the strings it seems to be perfect order and not one was damaged nor snapped when i tried to tune. i must note that the new banjo sounds even better that the original one! the banjo picks are still awkward to use, however this new pair are more comfortable and more usable than the previous. i will keep them as trusty back up. the carrying bag seems better and the banjo can actually fit. although the banjo sling is still probably the worst part. its simply too rough on the neck but it will do the jobs as intended. all-in-all the folks from ADM really showed some high-quality service which is something i really value. I wouldn't mind doing more shopping with them in the future.

I am very happy with this product. The banjo itself is beautifully made. Its simple but still really nice. The added items are not cheap like you'd expect. The bag is well made, the tunner is simple and effective. The one thing that is a negative, the picks are small. It might just be my fingers but they are very tight and prolonged use they cut off circulation. All in all this is a great product, well worth the purchase.Note I have no idea why such a massive box was sent with it.

Super awesome banjo, it sounds great. I've played it next to a few higher end $3000 banjos and I dont think anyone could tell a difference.I'm very happy

My first banjo came in good condition.Shipping came fast considering it travelled half way through the country. (About four days with express)Heads up if you're done tuning the banjo, take out the battery from the tuning device. Sometimes it’ll automatically turn on with loud music nearby.I would like to recommend youtuber Markwardle to help teach blue grass music.

This is not a high end banjo, but it's a great banjo, especially for the price. It's an all-around good starter kit a beginning banjo player, but it is also suitable for more advanced players. For the quality, the price point can't be beat. The only reason for 4 stars instead of 5 is that the banjo arrived just before the 9 PM deadline on the day promised by the tracking information, and it arrived in an opened box with no attempt at sealing, wrapping or strapping it closed. (Luckily all contents were there and it seemed well packed.) But it also arrived with a slight veneer surface crack behind the first fret at the neck, tainting the notion that it was new.