Picking between the two was hard. I like the fancy Calico as I do the simple Hartford. They both played easily. The Calico's brighter & I could pick it more lightly to get the same volume. The Calico neck was also marked better. In the end I would love to own both. I think for all around playing the Calico sounds a tad better. The Hartford is stronger in the midrange tones, good if you record. I hope this helps but in the end, it comes down to what your own ear tells you. Good Luck!
I must say by now it is not your Calico that sounds great . I have been studying the way your playing and how and am determined to play as good as you . Its your playing thats sounds great . I have learned a lot from your video and am still trying to figure out the rest but I getting there . You are good thats for sure!!!
Hey Kenny, thanks for the compliment but let me assure you, I am just an OK player who has fun with my banjo. I was inspired to learn how to play by John Hartford who's got a pretty cool style and was a great stand alone performer. Check out some of his You Tube stuff, I think you'll like it. Anyhow, when my son gets home from school, I'll make a couple more vids and post them. Right now I'm working on two songs......"Take This Hammer" and "I'm Still Here". Keep on pickin'.....Doug
Thanks for the compliment. I play for my own entertainment so I do ok. I've had my Calico for about 6 months & love it. What I like most is I can pick it lightly and get lots of volume. So I can play faster & smoother since I don't have to pick hard. I played scores of banjos & the choice came down to the Calico and a Deering 24 Fret John Hartford model. The regular Hartford model didn't impress me but the 24 fret version is incredible.
Picking between the two was hard. I like the fancy Calico as I do the simple Hartford. They both played easily. The Calico's brighter & I could pick it more lightly to get the same volume. The Calico neck was also marked better. In the end I would love to own both. I think for all around playing the Calico sounds a tad better. The Hartford is stronger in the midrange tones, good if you record. I hope this helps but in the end, it comes down to what your own ear tells you. Good Luck!
badnboyz 3 years ago
I must say by now it is not your Calico that sounds great . I have been studying the way your playing and how and am determined to play as good as you . Its your playing thats sounds great . I have learned a lot from your video and am still trying to figure out the rest but I getting there . You are good thats for sure!!!
smokinjoewyatt 3 years ago
Hey Kenny, thanks for the compliment but let me assure you, I am just an OK player who has fun with my banjo. I was inspired to learn how to play by John Hartford who's got a pretty cool style and was a great stand alone performer. Check out some of his You Tube stuff, I think you'll like it. Anyhow, when my son gets home from school, I'll make a couple more vids and post them. Right now I'm working on two songs......"Take This Hammer" and "I'm Still Here". Keep on pickin'.....Doug
badnboyz 3 years ago
nice job. how do you like that calico? sounds great. I was thinking about one myself.
ohmyboho 3 years ago
Thanks for the compliment. I play for my own entertainment so I do ok. I've had my Calico for about 6 months & love it. What I like most is I can pick it lightly and get lots of volume. So I can play faster & smoother since I don't have to pick hard. I played scores of banjos & the choice came down to the Calico and a Deering 24 Fret John Hartford model. The regular Hartford model didn't impress me but the 24 fret version is incredible.
badnboyz 3 years ago