Best banjo for the money

[Charles Buxton]

Hello,
I am looking to purchase a banjo, never have played one, but want to learn how, so what is the BEST banjo for around $500 a beginner can buy?

 

[amk09]

Gibson, Stelling, Deering, Gold Tone, Ome, Ode, and Nechville are very good brands.

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