Banjo Unboxing and First-Look Review of Amazon Cheapo by R.W. Jameson

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  • @joe9384
    @joe9384 5 ปีที่แล้ว +42

    Incase your still starting out, Jim Pankey is a TH-camr that has a 10 lesson series for beginner banjo players. That how I started out and was a great experience!

    • @AxlesGarage
      @AxlesGarage  5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      You nailed it, been taking Jim's 'Lessons' since day 1. He was the only one I could find who was going at my speed.

    • @joe9384
      @joe9384 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@AxlesGarage can't wait to see the progression video! My one regret has been not really documenting my journey of learning

    • @chrisrobbins2632
      @chrisrobbins2632 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Jim Pankey and Bill Nesbitt are the two guys to go to for online tutorials. They each give away everything for free so be kind and throw them some cash if you can afford it (they never mention wanting donations but for cryin' out loud they teach you EVERYTHING you need to know to master the instrument!)

    • @reallyoldtom9352
      @reallyoldtom9352 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Absolutely go with Jim or Tom Collins. There are many more out there. Pat Costello is another. Good luck !

  • @banjoplayingbison2275
    @banjoplayingbison2275 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    I actually learned Banjo from a Commie with Pete Seeger’s book! It’s actually a pretty good banjo book!

    • @AxlesGarage
      @AxlesGarage  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks for watching.

  • @samuelbarham8483
    @samuelbarham8483 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I'm so thrilled you've started learning banjo -- I wish you all the luck, and I pray you'll have the persistence to stick with it until you begin to really see progress. Consistent, correct practice will inevitably yield great reward.

  • @rhino9372
    @rhino9372 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I moved out of New York last year and moved down south, crazy how much better it is down here.

    • @AxlesGarage
      @AxlesGarage  4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I can't wait to go

  • @MrGreenbottleblue
    @MrGreenbottleblue 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    would love to see an update on how you are getting along learning how to play.

    • @AxlesGarage
      @AxlesGarage  3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Its a slow process, will do an update soon.

    • @charleslascari7191
      @charleslascari7191 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@AxlesGarage Any update 2023?

  • @craigjacob3704
    @craigjacob3704 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Cool bud. Hope your playing is getting good. Im waiting for delivery of a Harley Benton 5 string now.

    • @AxlesGarage
      @AxlesGarage  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      I wish I had more time to practice. Getting better, but it's a very slow go.

  • @wandamcgann7728
    @wandamcgann7728 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    i live in virginia where Country Music started. in Bristol, va/tn and i love it great place to live.

    • @AxlesGarage
      @AxlesGarage  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      I've been there, great part of the country

  • @stephenbacon8239
    @stephenbacon8239 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    My Chinese banjo arrives next week. Looking forward to our journey together. Thanks for the video. Uk Steve

  • @AdmiralColdhead
    @AdmiralColdhead 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I would REALLY love to play the Banjo when I can spend some money for it. I would like to go professional. Seeing it in a video being unboxed looks great! Thanks for the video :D

  • @tonyjones2994
    @tonyjones2994 4 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    Good luck on your move. I don't see how y'all can live in New York..I hope everything works out for you.

    • @AxlesGarage
      @AxlesGarage  4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      We are trying, found a great house in southern VA but got outbid on it. Thanks for Watching.

  • @dandickinson3629
    @dandickinson3629 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Sweet video!! Thanks a bunch!!

  • @DolittleMccoy
    @DolittleMccoy 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Just found your video and channel... So did you ever move to Va? Nice Banjo... I'm wanting to order a cheap starter banjo and attempt to learn and play it, with lots of practice of course.

    • @AxlesGarage
      @AxlesGarage  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Not yet! House fell through at contract, still looking.

    • @DolittleMccoy
      @DolittleMccoy 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@AxlesGarage Have you ever considered living in Eastern Ky? Not far from Va. and alot less regulations, taxes, etc

    • @AxlesGarage
      @AxlesGarage  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      It's on the short list along with northeast Tenn

  • @jrsforest187
    @jrsforest187 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    The problem with cheap banjo reviews on Amazon is that the people that are reviewing them are raw beginners or grandmas that bought them for their grandkids. "Ooo, it's pretty and it was packaged nicely". Is the neck straight? Is it fretted correctly? Does it have a truss rod? How does it sound?

    • @AxlesGarage
      @AxlesGarage  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yeah< I get it. But to just learn it seems ok. After I get my fat fingers to learn to do what I want and can consistently do the rolls properly, It will then be time to upgrade. IMO for a basic beginner it's fine.

  • @priceeubanks9341
    @priceeubanks9341 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Checked you channel and didn't see any other banjo videos. Do you still play?

    • @AxlesGarage
      @AxlesGarage  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      I was going at it pretty good for about 6 months. Progress was slow, but I made a second video and never posted it. Then life got in the way, and I just have not had time to look at it in quite a while. Hopefully soon.

  • @codywilson1039
    @codywilson1039 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Come to southwest VA, pretty good around here and places are pretty cheap

    • @AxlesGarage
      @AxlesGarage  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      You got that right. I have family in Radford and Lynchburg. Been looking in that direction for a year or so right now. We almost had something in October but the seller bitched out.

    • @codywilson1039
      @codywilson1039 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Axle's Garage Well Damn that sucks

  • @4-hydroxybenzaldehyde622
    @4-hydroxybenzaldehyde622 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    you make it to Virginia?

    • @AxlesGarage
      @AxlesGarage  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Not yet, still looking for the right property and taking care of elderly mom here in NY so a move right now isn't looking good for us.

  • @muttandjeff5213
    @muttandjeff5213 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I’m seeing this in my YT feed after 2 years! No context. Q: did you escape to VA? Did you post any progress videos on learning the banjo?🤔

    • @AxlesGarage
      @AxlesGarage  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I practiced daily for about 8 months then life got a little too busy. I'm gonna pick it up again, and post an update. Went to contract on a house in Franklin County, it was absolutely perfect for us, but the deal fell through. Still looking and trapped in NY

    • @muttandjeff5213
      @muttandjeff5213 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@AxlesGarage good to go brother! Get back to it. Sorry to hear about the house. By all means flee south while you still can, but please leave the baggage behind!

  • @impartingash6750
    @impartingash6750 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I’m loving this video only 2 minutes In😂

    • @AxlesGarage
      @AxlesGarage  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks for watching, at least someone gets my sarcasm

  • @user-jd7jw4zv4r
    @user-jd7jw4zv4r หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I choose a Ghost Town in Idaho for refuge. I was born here and left the larger city.

  • @splauer1us
    @splauer1us 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I have one of these that is about a year old. If someone is ordering one of these, do yourself a favor and order a set of D'Addario EJ55 strings at the same time. Also mine didn't come with a banjo strap, so getting one at the same time will make handling the banjo easier.

    • @AxlesGarage
      @AxlesGarage  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yes indeed Steve, I swapped the strings and got the strap right away. Made for a much better start.

    • @el34glo59
      @el34glo59 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Ghs makes amazing great banjo strings

  • @huckenfank6977
    @huckenfank6977 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    so, hows the progress coming?

    • @AxlesGarage
      @AxlesGarage  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Slow and steady. Need more time in the day

    • @huckenfank6977
      @huckenfank6977 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@AxlesGarage i feel you there, i've been playing my banjo for right at a year now and i always wish i had more time to play it, once you get Cripple Creek down and start memorizing left and right hand stuff its a pretty damn fun instrument to play

  • @samk8397
    @samk8397 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Come to VA!

    • @AxlesGarage
      @AxlesGarage  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yep, almost bought a house in Franklin County last October, realtor screwed us at contract and we lost it.

  • @guitarscarsanarsguy300
    @guitarscarsanarsguy300 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    How much does it waigh

    • @AxlesGarage
      @AxlesGarage  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Very light, cheaply made, but good for a beginner.

  • @jojoberrypie6580
    @jojoberrypie6580 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I love my jameson banjo.

  • @izzycoile5082
    @izzycoile5082 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    I'ma get a banjo to learn to place fast

    • @AxlesGarage
      @AxlesGarage  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Have fun, it ain't easy

  • @aproposracer855
    @aproposracer855 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    The south is great, although the economies aren’t always stable...

    • @AxlesGarage
      @AxlesGarage  4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Better than NY, I want my freedom

  • @jameshalpen9815
    @jameshalpen9815 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    How are the banjo lessons going?

    • @AxlesGarage
      @AxlesGarage  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      They have taken a back seat for a bit. Been must to busy.

  • @alanazevedo9832
    @alanazevedo9832 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    yup. i hear ya. the south is epic! im in FL. but moved from Communassachusetts. should have done it years ago. lol

    • @AxlesGarage
      @AxlesGarage  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks for watching.

  • @JRay-hn2ch
    @JRay-hn2ch 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    One video? Did you not pursue it any further than the purchase? Where’s the one year later update?

    • @AxlesGarage
      @AxlesGarage  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      LOL, played every day for about 4 or 5 months, took video for a second one, but never edited it. Life just got in the way. I'll pick it up again, really enjoyed it and my on-line teacher was great.

  • @deadlysteadly1940
    @deadlysteadly1940 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I looked all over youtube , did you ever learn to play .. l just bought my first banjo and was hoping to learn from you ... bummer

    • @AxlesGarage
      @AxlesGarage  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      I went hard at it for almost 6 months, then life just got in the way, However, I found a great teacher on TH-cam and was following his lessons. Start with the first one, he is awesome. th-cam.com/play/PLimF2H1ED8fXabeFAr6Fnslf0ie6TRUL0.html

    • @CR-ji4ub
      @CR-ji4ub 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      If you don’t pick it up again you’re going to discourage me from buying one! Just do it. 🇺🇸

  • @ryangeeslin3490
    @ryangeeslin3490 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    You seem like a good hearted American. God bless you

    • @AxlesGarage
      @AxlesGarage  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thank you

    • @AmperahGaming
      @AmperahGaming 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Hoping that I’ll meet lots of people like you when I move to the us from Germany :)

  • @Victor-yh1ek
    @Victor-yh1ek 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Nice enjoy and be ready to jam to some great bluegrass in Virginia, I just got myself a banjo also but a different brand and I wished that I lived in Virginia instead of over crappy price California 👎👎 😣😣 , anyways have fun learning 💪👍

    • @AxlesGarage
      @AxlesGarage  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks for watching.

  • @emoryschley5546
    @emoryschley5546 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Banjo doesn't come out of the box until 6:50 mark, more than HALFWAY through the video!

    • @AxlesGarage
      @AxlesGarage  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      We like to talk here. Thanks for Watching.

  • @Anuruxcr
    @Anuruxcr 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    test the sound please

  • @WillieBeard
    @WillieBeard 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Entertaining video!. This Banjo is no longer available on Amazon

    • @AxlesGarage
      @AxlesGarage  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      That's too bad, it's a great entry level banjo

  • @Popcorn_Kernel
    @Popcorn_Kernel 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    A good banjo teacher is Jim Panky

    • @AxlesGarage
      @AxlesGarage  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yes he is, and thats who I have been using. Still on lesson 3

  • @stephenbacon8239
    @stephenbacon8239 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Who knew Jameson was a Chinese name?
    I bought an American pressure washer, Wilks (made in China)
    I bought a Japanese motorbike, Yamaha (engine made in China).
    Etc etc. Get over it. They make volume better than anyone and can even produce quality. We only have ourselves to blame. UK Steve

  • @bigdaddy1847
    @bigdaddy1847 5 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Come on down Brotha, we've got plenty of room!

    • @AxlesGarage
      @AxlesGarage  5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      June 26, 2022, I'm out of here. As soon as my twins graduate High School. Thanks for watching.

    • @bigdaddy1847
      @bigdaddy1847 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      I never get tired of hearing about Northerners moving South, we just ask y'all leave the way you vote up there. Ha Ha

    • @bigdaddy1847
      @bigdaddy1847 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      After 3 months of playing the banjo is your opinion the same? Do you still like it?

  • @rdggriffin6321
    @rdggriffin6321 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    LMAOO "COMMIES"

    • @AxlesGarage
      @AxlesGarage  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks for watching.

  • @keithpullin14
    @keithpullin14 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Did you move to virgina😂

    • @AxlesGarage
      @AxlesGarage  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      House fell through last fall, I'm aiming for 2021-2022

  • @gabemoore3189
    @gabemoore3189 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Are you still learning?

    • @AxlesGarage
      @AxlesGarage  4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yes, very slowly. Just not enough time in the day. Thanks for watching.

  • @zachary666655
    @zachary666655 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Virginia is getting almost as bad, might as well move to the wonderful free state of Alabama

    • @AxlesGarage
      @AxlesGarage  5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Yep, I'm definitely seeing a trend

  • @Perfumery_by_Sabin
    @Perfumery_by_Sabin ปีที่แล้ว

    Took 7 min to see the thing! Haha

  • @DARisse-ji1yw
    @DARisse-ji1yw 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Did you leave the Commie state ?

  • @Mnewkirk76
    @Mnewkirk76 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I’ll send you a confederate flag when you cross into the south.
    Also thanks for the videos on the blazer. I’m slowly restoring my 85 k5. Continue to make more videos.

    • @AxlesGarage
      @AxlesGarage  5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Hopefully leaving this shitty state, June 26, 2022... when my youngest kids graduate high school. Headed to central Virginia. Thanks for watching.

  • @toongaming7707
    @toongaming7707 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Ah

  • @blankblank4642
    @blankblank4642 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    So a Harley Benton without the setup.

  • @derpdonnelly6711
    @derpdonnelly6711 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Let me help you out 8:40

    • @AxlesGarage
      @AxlesGarage  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      I was able to get the bridge set up nice and swapped out the cheapo strings with something decent. Now I just need to find more time to practice.

  • @ToolsAreToys
    @ToolsAreToys 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    So, did you learn?

    • @AxlesGarage
      @AxlesGarage  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Was doing great for about 4 months, then life got in the way.

    • @ToolsAreToys
      @ToolsAreToys 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@AxlesGarage Sorry to hear that friend. Hope you get chance to pick it up again one day.

    • @AxlesGarage
      @AxlesGarage  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hopefully soon, I really enjoyed it.

  • @thewatcher5271
    @thewatcher5271 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Maybe You Eventually Got Around To The Subject At Hand But A Minute In & It Was Just Too Virtually Painful For Me To Watch Anymore.

    • @AxlesGarage
      @AxlesGarage  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Welcome to the channel

    • @thewatcher5271
      @thewatcher5271 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@AxlesGarage I Didn't Subscribe. I'm Thinking About Buying A Banjo & Was Looking For Useful Information. It's My Fault Really, I Judged Your Video From The Title.

  • @EdgarMorrisandTheDead
    @EdgarMorrisandTheDead 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Its not racist if its true

    • @AxlesGarage
      @AxlesGarage  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks for the comment.

  • @aproposracer855
    @aproposracer855 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Dang, and you thought New York was bad back then, it’s awful these days... 2020

    • @AxlesGarage
      @AxlesGarage  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yes sir, NY just getting worse by the day

  • @rsmarquez1
    @rsmarquez1 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Spare me the politics, please!

    • @AxlesGarage
      @AxlesGarage  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks for watching.

  • @Larping101
    @Larping101 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Y'all still planning to move to Virginia? What area? Judging by your hoodie I'm guessing Lynchburg? I live in SW Virginia. There's quite a few Commie shit hole cities in VA, be sure you don't leave one just to go to another.

    • @AxlesGarage
      @AxlesGarage  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Just a coincidence I was wearing that sweatshirt, while talking about that. My son is a student at Liberty, and I have family in Lynchburg and Radford. I attended Radford Univ many years ago as did my oldest daughter recently, so am a bit familiar with the region. I'm actually looking for something on the lake at SML. Just a semi-secluded lake house were I can be left alone to my garage addiction and a nice chair on a dock to relax.

    • @Larping101
      @Larping101 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@AxlesGarage oh okay so maybe the Moneta area. SML is beautiful. Last couple years it's seen an influx of northerners and they're kinda taking over the place. Roanoke is...well....Roanoke. It's got it's good and bad. I actually just picked up a banjo myself a few months ago. You still pickin?

    • @AxlesGarage
      @AxlesGarage  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      I really don't want to be with too many northerners... unless they leave their northern ways behind

  • @nathansimpson541
    @nathansimpson541 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    You thought your governor was a commie then lol

    • @AxlesGarage
      @AxlesGarage  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hahaha, yep, unbelievable what is happening.

  • @joshuabateman4560
    @joshuabateman4560 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Thanks for the review! I've been looking into buying/ building my own and I think I'll give this one a try... If it sucks I'll repurpose the good parts.
    off topic, but I can't help responding to your non-music commentary. I'm no fan of Cuomo, but if New York was communist you and your family would be in jail the second you posted this. On the other hand, Liberty U was founded on "Iron Fist" theology. Student's would be fined speeding ticket level money for using "un-Christian" words and forced to take this down with threat of expulsion from the college. Keep that in mind when you talk shit without knowing what you're talking about.

    • @AxlesGarage
      @AxlesGarage  4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Banjo great for a starter, just change the strings.
      Cuomo Bad, Liberty U Good. They wouldn't be happy but they aren't in the business of censorship. My son went there, love that school.

    • @joshuabateman4560
      @joshuabateman4560 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      ​@@AxlesGarage Concerning the Banjo, sand down the bridge. It's way to high to play. As for Liberty... When I was there in 2004 they fined ridiculous amounts of money for cursing, R rated movies, not going to convocation, and many other tiny infractions. If you were rumored to have sex you could be brought in, shamed and/or expelled. Faculty members, locals and students reported people to the administration for any rumors.. Those are "Iron Fist" theology similar to Communist China or Muslim countries.

  • @minnesotaoutdoorsnorth
    @minnesotaoutdoorsnorth 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    dont waste your time on youtube.. get a real teacher...

    • @AxlesGarage
      @AxlesGarage  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks for the suggestion.

  • @StopFear
    @StopFear 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Wow, talking rudely to the lady. Made me want to stop the video.

  • @peecmkr45
    @peecmkr45 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Your move to Virginia may not be as good as you think. they just proposed new Communist anti-freedom gun laws. Choose a state that is more free.

    • @AxlesGarage
      @AxlesGarage  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hopefully Virginia will make it through this mess. Thanks for watching

    • @jimorth522
      @jimorth522 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      West Virginia is the place to be for freedom. Constitutional Carry State.

  • @dotmargrave
    @dotmargrave 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    I found your review on the cheapo Amazon banjo not very good at all,the first four minutes, you and your wife more or less arguing about moving house to non-Communist State. I’m sorry to say your review was very shoddy. It would not encourage me to buy one, the banjo you’re saying about.

    • @AxlesGarage
      @AxlesGarage  4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Welcome to the channel, if off topic banter is too much for you, may I suggest Disney.