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Playability
Customers are highly satisfied with the playability of the Vangoa 5 String Banjo. They find it easy to tune using the included tuner and appreciate its impressive sound quality for a beginner instrument. Some customers have noted that there is a small amount of setup required before playing, but overall they are pleased with their purchase. A few customers mentioned that the plastic finger picks included may be too thick for personal preference.

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Quality
It sounds good and is well built.
It is well constructed, excellent craftsmanship and easy to handle.
The instrument itself is better quality than expected.
The one qualm i have is that the plastic finger picks included are a little too thick, this may be a personal thing but i would... Read More
Price
For a modest price, this is an impressive instrument.
Great for beginners or an inexpensive way to find out if the banjo is something you want to play!
It looks much more expensive than what it is.
Shipping
The only concern i had was the box it was shipped it appeared open and retapped and was crushed.
Packaging/appearance
It was carefully packed and arrived in perfect condition.
We were thrilled the damage to the box appeared not to damage the banjo.
This most likely was not your company’s fault but the box was really much larger than necessary which made it less strong as th... Read More
I haven't opened it all the way up (it's very nicely packaged in a appropriate sized box with cushioning foam), but i noticed i... Read More
Competitiveness
I have owned no other banjos that i can compare this one to, but i have played guitar and bass in many bands for a few decades.
Overview
- How are reviewers describing this item?
great, set, small, perfect and made. - Our engine has profiled the reviewer patterns and has determined that there is minimal deception involved.
- Our engine has discovered that over 80% high quality reviews are present.
- This product had a total of 1,276 reviews as of our last analysis date on Mar 17 2025.
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Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
He wanted a banjo like daddy’s but i thought this small one would be best for him right now
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
It looks much more expensive than what it is
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
It came prestrung with the bridge the only assembly required
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
Reviews online definitely did not lie
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
The picks that came with it are a bit big and difficult to use for small handsfingers
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
I thought the best way was to buy it from a music store but i never got to that
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
I watched the video on this one read the reviews and just ordered it
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
When it came i had to put the bridge on and tune it up
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