Re: 60's Vega SS-5 Folklore long-neck banjo

I bought one brand new in 1966. The catalogue price was $205.00 Plays very nice but I still use my Pete Seger for shows.
> Hal-
> I have a Gibson RB-175 that I got new in 1963 and I like the way it
> plays and sounds, always have. I have a plastic head on it and use
> medium gauge (bronze wound 4th) strings. It was my main player for a
> lot of yrs. It has a little solid brass tone ring. Incidentally, the
> neck is straight on it to this day. I recommend it. The Vega basic
> model long neck is very similar. I think the Gibson looks and sounds
> better IMO. I hope this helps you in your choice.
> Dave
> "banjowine" <[email protected]> wrote in message news:<[email protected]>...
> > Hi:
> > Thanks for the response.
> > 
> > This banjo was made by Vega before they sold
> > to Martin. Since the seller lives about 4,000 miles
> > from me, I wanted to see what other people
> > thought. My other choices are a Gibson RB-175,
> > or an Baldwin-Ode (with resonator). I am looking
> > for a long neck so I can sing along again (somewhere
> > along the way over the past 40 years
> > my voice has gotten lower!!). I play clawhammer
> > and "folky" style. I also like a more
> > plunky, old timey sound rather than the "bluegrass"
> > high pitched tone. Can any one help? Or does
> > anyone have something like this for sale or know of
> > one?
> > 
> > Thanks,
> > 
> > Hal