The Banjo usually has five strings and is associated with bluegrass and country style music. To play a banjo requires different skills to guitar playing as the strings need to be picked rather than strummed. The banjo is an interesting instrument and a real challenge if you want to learn something a little unusual.
The Mandolin on the other hand is a small instrument with eight strings set as four pairs and a short scale neck. It is played by picking or strumming or a mix of both, to produce its unique tone. Fender have a beginners pack for both the banjo and mandolin so why not try a new instrument today from Nevada Music!