Ortega Guitars
Ortega Guitars Falcon Series 5-String Quilted Maple Resonator Acoustic-Electric Banjo w/Bag, Right (OBJE400TCO)
- SKU:
- X4-BIOA-V7IC
- UPC:
- 842960180190
- MPN:
- OBJE400TCO
Description
The Falcon series by Ortega, imbued with the classic sound and beauty, takes traditional music to new heights. The series was born after two years of rigorous experimentation and study aimed at launching Ortega's first Banjo Series. The result is a distinctive line with two series: the modern and edgy RAVEN, and the classically beautiful Falcon.
- Sound: The Falcon series offers a classic sound that touches the heartbeat of tradition.
- Design: The series reflects the beauty of classic design with a modern twist.
- Variety: Ortega's Banjo Series is composed of two different series – the RAVEN and the Falcon.
Banjo Q&A
What is a banjo resonator and what does it accomplish?
A resonator is the back, bowl-shaped part of a banjo that helps to reflect the sound out to your audience, thus making the banjo sound louder and brighter. This is in contrast to an open-back banjo, which does not have a resonator.
What is the difference in sound between a resonator banjo and an open-back banjo?
Resonator banjos project the sound toward the audience with more ringing (resonation). Open-back banjos have a more mellow and softer sound, but are sometimes preferred by banjo players of different play styles. Open-back banjos are preferred by old-time clawhammer banjo players, while newer bluegrass players sometimes prefer the louder ringing sound of a resonator banjo.
What banjo should a beginner buy?
We always recommend beginners pick up an instrument that they will proudly play and learn on. For this reason, we recommend banjos which provide a good value, without being cost prohibitive. Fortunately, some big names in banjos have continued to manufacture impeccable, affordable banjos which are perfect for beginners. We recommend beginners look at purchasing the following banjos:
What is the most common type of banjo
The most common type of banjo, especially in the US, is the 5-string banjo. The 5th string of the 5-string banjo is called the "thumb string" or "drone string" because of the clawhammer technique of thumb-picking the 5th string in syncopation with the other 4 strings.
How is a standard 5-string banjo tuned?
5-string banjos are most commonly tuned in "Open G" tuning. Starting from the 5th string to the 1st string, the notes are tuned G, D, G, B, D.
As always, please reach out to us if you have any questions or would like recommendations. We can be easily reached by using our Contact Form or emailing us directly at info@pinevillemusic.com.
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