Saga Presents - Gold Star Banjos with Russ Carson

Saga Musical Instruments presents - Gold Star Banjos: An Artist Perspective… Past, Present, and Future. Featuring Russ Carson - Legendary Banjo Picker for the Premier Bluegrass Band, Ricky Skaggs and Kentucky Thunder!

[@johncostelloe743]

Ime a big fan russ thank you for all the music love from ireland

[@DJBuell]

One of the first things I did when I separated from the US Army in '81, was to buy a Gold Star '81 G11HF Arch-Top at the Fifth String in San Francisco. Many miles since then with my little 5-string friend, including snapping and repairing the headstock on 3 separate occasions. Right now, it's still sounds as good as it ever was.

[@1972marks]

Gibson Snobs, been dealing with those since I was 14 years old playing my GS Archtop. They usually get upset when my $900 banjo sounds better than there Gibson that costs the price of a good used car. "If it sounds good, play it" best advice ever.

[@mikefinley4367]

Exactly and nothing stops anyone from making THIER own except excuses. In America, there's many who have tools you may lack and new friendships made as a result. Making your own is not cheap if going for quality but depending on brand names it can save you a few grand. Research like crazy and go for it.

[@kyleschoonover8013]

Picked up an 81 GF100FE tonight, I’m excited about it.

[@1972marks]

Those early Gold Stars are the best, I want a flathead early 80s eventually myself to add to the collection.

[@flatlander6734]

When I listened to this, the audio was badly flawed. Not great advertstng for Gold Star.