Knowing which type of open back banjo to choose can be a difficult task, so a range of sound files using different types of open back banjos are available here in the Banjo Sound Comparison area and also the Banjo Feature Comparison area.
The songs are in a range of styles and use a range of playing techniques. All recordings are made on a laptop using free software and a mid range USB plug-in microphone. All recording settings are exactly the same, with Reverb set on 1.75 (out of 10) and Ambience set on 0.75 (out of 10).