Banjo Hangout does a monthly banjo giveaway, and they seem to alternate each month between a traditional banjo and something that pushes the boundaries of what we can call a banjo. This month, they have opted for the latter. May’s prize is a Gold Tone Banjola, a cross between a banjo and a mandolin.
Some info on the Banjola, directly from the Gold Tone website:
With a standard 5-string banjo neck and the body of a mandolin (or mandola), the Banjola is a beautiful instrument with exquisite tone and sustain that you won’t find in a standard 5-string banjo.
Entry Deadline: May 23, 2010
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Really nice looking mandolin.
Well, a bajola actually. Again though, nice looking. And interesting.
I think it would be fun to learn how to play a banjola. A very cool looking instrument.