The banjo, more than any other instrument, finds itself as the butt of humor among country and bluegrass musicians, many of whom play the instrument. Some of the jokes, it’s true, are made in a spirit of friendly rivalry by folks who play fiddle, or bass. These tend to be directed, not just toward the banjo itself, but towards the hapless banjo player. Is this really fair? I just got my brand new Ome banjo today. It’s beautiful and it makes me happy, and I am anxious to play it….a lot. My wife may want to start a support group: Women Who Love Men Who Love the Banjo Too Much. But I’m confident she will grow to love the banjo as much as I do. You can mock me with your jokes: If you drop a banjo from a tall building, what do you hear when it hits the ground? Applause. Why do some people take an instant aversion to banjo players? It saves time in the long run. What’s the difference between a Harley Davidson motorcycle and a banjo? You can tune a Harley. But I love this instrument!

Tags: country bluegrass, country music, Kort McCumber, Ome Banjos

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