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Various artists - BANJO: AN AMERICAN FIVE-STRING HISTORY 1901-56 2 CDs, 40 timeless classics of this uniquely American instrument! Sides from the earliest days of commercial recording through the '50s, a stylistic spectrum from ragtime and classical banjo, ..more... FA-CD5179 CD .. $24.95

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Haints, The - SHOUT MONAH Old-time style trio consisting of Erynn Marshall on fiddle, banjo-uke, and vocals; banjo builder Jason Romero on banjo and guitar; and Pharis Romero on guitar and vocals. HJM-CD003 CD .. $14.95

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Rothfield, Jane - iFIDDLE theyBANJO 2008 -- NY state's acclaimed fiddler in a program of duets - and some ensemble sets - with five notable banjo pickers: Hilary Burhans, Cathy Fink, Dan Rublee, Jimmy McCown and Reed Martin! With ..more... IFR-CD008 CD .. $14.95

Featured Old Time Banjo Books:

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BANJO CAMP! - LEARNING, PICKING & JAMMING WITH BLUEGRASS AND OLD-TIME GREATS by Zhenya Gene Senyak Book/CD pack. Designed as a 'banjo camp in a book!' this indispensable resource includes tours of several leading banjo camps (with lots of great color photos), beginner's classes in bluegrass ..more... 01-910595 $21.95

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OLD-TIME FESTIVAL TUNES FOR CLAWHAMMER BANJO by Dan Levenson Book/2-CD set. A tune repertoire book, it includes over 100 old-time festival favorites. Some are well-known, others unusual, some easy, some difficult. Two lines of tablature (one basic and ..more... 02-20313BCD $29.95

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COTTON BLOSSOM: 19th CENTURY SOLOS IN CLAWHAMMER STYLE by R.D. Lunceford Tablature to all 35 tunes from the CD of the same title, 27 pages on the history of the banjo, evolution of playing style, sources and settings, banjo tunings, a bonus feature on the modal ..more... 158-42 $12.00

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50 TUNES FOR BANJO, VOL.1: TRADITIONAL, OLD TIME, BLUEGRASS & CELTIC SOLOS by Mark Geslison Book/3-CD set. Many parts are arranged in standard Scruggs style, some in frailing or "clawhammer" style, and many in melodic style. Scruggs style is less melody/more finger roll pattern. ..more... 02-99939BCD $29.95

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WALKIN' THAT BANJO HOME by Mary Z. Cox Companion book for the CD, with 17 simple tablatures, more playing tips, and additional notes about each tune. Spiralbound. ..more... 158-47 .. list $15.00 ours $14.05

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CELTIC CREDENTIALS - TENOR BANJO SHOW PIECES AND INSTRUCTION by Tony Sullivan Book/CD pack. An exciting Irish banjo style not in any other method. A collection of 14 fresh and stimulating showpieces using an original Celtic chord method. You'll learn single string and ..more... - on order, expected arrival date 07/20/09 200-18 $25.50

Featured Old Time Banjo Videos

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DVD - OLD-TIME BANJO STYLES taught by Mike Seeger Mike teaches two- and three-finger picking, up-picking, clawhammer, and other old-time techniques in a variety of tunings and regional styles. Special workshop performances with Doc Watson, ..more... 300-DVD152 .. list $29.95 ours $26.95

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DVD - CLAWHAMMER BANJO FROM SCRATCH, A 2-DVD SET by Dan Levenson Volumes 1 & 2 on one DVD! No prior experience needed. Beginning at the beginning, Dan presents a brief history of the 5-string banjo then goes over the parts of the banjo, holding it, right and ..more... BOIL-DVD5003 .. list $29.95 ours $26.95

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DVD - PICK UP YOUR BANJO & PLAY: CLAWHAMMER BANJO REPERTOIRE taught by Bob Carlin Prepare for your next jam session! The fifteen tunes taught by banjo master Carlin are some of the core pieces in the fiddle/banjo and old time string band style. Three tunings - G, double C ..more... GOLDT-DVD102 .. list $19.99 ours $18.00

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DVD - CLAWHAMMER BANJO, VOL. 1 taught by Lynn Morris Breaking everything into small segments, Morris explains the frailing strum, then goes through the chords of a simple song. She teaches the lead breaks to five songs note-by-note. Three songs ..more... 285-DVD121 .. list $29.95 ours $19.95

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DVD - OLD-TIME BANJO CLAWHAMMER STYLE taught by Frank Lee Frank Lee breaks down the authentic Round Peak clawhammer style and teaches you great traditional tunes and the elements that make his playing stand out. He shows you the best hand position for ..more... 300-DVD236 .. list $29.95 ours $26.95

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DVD - HOW TO PLAY THE 5-STRING BANJO taught by Pete Seeger Pete discusses up-picking, frailing, whamming, double-thumbing, hammering-on and pulling-off, tremolo, 6/8 time, Calypso rhythm, two-finger and three-finger picking, plus a wide variety of ..more... 300-DVD85 .. list $29.95 ours $26.95

Featured Old Time Banjo New Instruments:

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DEERING LEFTHANDED CLASSIC GOODTIME OPENBACK BANJO Yes, it's lefthanded! CLEFTGOOD .. list $659.00 ours $499.00

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DEERING GOODTIME OPENBACK BANJO, "GUMBY" PEGHEAD ON SALE to make room for the new version! - Student model with NEW 3-ply rim and original Goodtime "Gumby" peghead and dot fretboard inlays. All natural finish maple neck and 11" 3-ply rim, ..more... GOODGUM .. list $499.00 ours Inquire for Price

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J. ROMERO LIMITED EDITION Romero's workmanship is the finest and this banjo has tone to spare! - 12" ebonized Eastern birch pot with integral Honduran rosewood tone ring, sculpted Honduras Mahogany neck (1-3/8" nut ..more... JRB12-W2008 $2600.00

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NECHVILLE ATLAS OPENBACK BANJO & GIGBAG Nechville's first openback banjo, a joint venture with Wayne Sagmoen, sounds great! Walnut neck with ebony fretboard on a 12" diameter walnut block-style rim with a cocobolo tone ring. A wooden ..more... - out-of-stock, more coming soon -- normally ships within 60 days NATLAS .. list $1495.00 ours $1345.00

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OME MAGICIAN OPENBACK BANJO & CASE Maple neck and 11" rim with amber finish, Ome Silverspun tone ring. Neck and peghead are bound with ivoroid, there are fancy engraved pearl inlays on peghead, ebony fretboard, and heelcap. ..more... OMEMAG1 .. list $5145.00 ours $4630.00

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ROVER RB-110 OPENBACK BANJO Nicely designed student banjo features an 11" diameter multi-ply rim with simple brass hoop tone ring, mahogany neck with double-cut peghead and adjustable truss rod, ~26-3/8" scale, dot inlaid ..more... - on order, expected arrival date unknown RB110 .. list $349.00 ours $245.00

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BART REITER REGENT MODEL OPENBACK BANJO Natural satin finish maple with Whyte Laydie tone ring. Five Star frosted head on 11" diameter rim. Rim is capped with rosewood on back edge. Planetary tuning pegs, adjustable truss rod, ..more... - on order, expected arrival date unknown REGENT .. list $1726.00 ours $1295.00

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RECORDING KING NE PLUS ULTRA Traditional open-back banjo features an 11" flame maple rim, flame maple neck with walnut center stripe & adjustable truss rod, ~26-3/8" scale, whyte laydie tone ring, ebony fingerboard with ..more... RKB36 .. list $1300.00 ours $975.00

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SAGA SS10 OPENBACK BANJO S.S. Stewart inspired design. 11" diameter rim of 5/8" maple, w/ simple brass hoop tone ring, 18 tension hook pattern, no-knot tailpiece and frosted Remo head. Mahogany neck w/ rosewood ..more... SS10 .. list $495.00 ours $325.00

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CHUCK LEE ROSE HILL VINTAGE 12" BANJO The Vintage Rose Hill has all the fit, finish and tone of Chuck's other non-metal tone ring models: gentle peghead lines, Dobson-style heel and a frailing scoop, 3-piece hardwood neck is ..more... VINTCLLS12 .. list $1925.00 ours $1732.50

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WILDWOOD SEEGER-STYLE LONGNECK BANJO & CASE Natural curly maple neck with purpleheart center backstrip, maple block style 11" rim with tubaphone tone ring and bracket band, ivoroid binding around back edge of rim, bound ebony fretboard ..more... WILDLONG-NAT .. list $2929.00 ours $2185.00

Featured Old Time Banjo Accesories:

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ELITE AMBER BANJO HEAD, 11", HIGH 11" diameter Renaissance head, high crown. Also available in low crown and 12" diameter. Click Here to see 500HREN $17.00

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AQUILA "CLASSICAL" BANJO SET New Aquila Nylgut banjo strings from the makers of some of the best ukulele strings ever made! If your looking for that gut tone, give these a try... You won't be disappointed. ANGB .. list $11.50 ours $6.60 buy 1 for $6.60 ($6.60 ea.) buy 3 for $18.75 ($6.25 ea.) buy 5 for $29.50 ($5.90 ea.)

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BANJO HEX NUT, 9/32", SMALL Nickel plated brass nut, small pleasing shape, only 1/2" long, open end, 8-26 thread, fits BA32 & BA31 bracket hooks. ..more... BA58 $1.25

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GOLD TONE ULTIMATE BANJO MUTE Great new mute - slides onto bridge below strings and doesn't fall off!! BA74 .. list $25.00 ours $18.95

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SUPERIOR OPENBACK BANJO GIGBAG Fits 11"diameter openback 5-string or plectrum banjos. Heavy-duty black nylon exterior with ~3/4" dense foam padding and nylon lining. 2 adjustable backpack-style padded shoulder straps and ..more... 11" openback .. BCSU-5STO .. list $40.00 ours $33.75

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COBRA HOOK AND BALL END NUT SET Reproduction of the classic cool hook & nut sets found on Boston-made banjos of the turn of the century (c. 1900, that is). COBRA $6.00 buy 1 for $6.00 ($6.00 ea.) buy 12 for $69.00 ($5.75 ea.) buy 28 for $149.80 ($5.35 ea.)

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EARL'S SUSPENDER CAPO A new approach to a 5th string capo for your banjo. Requires no drilling or installation, just place one end of the capo on the edge opposite the 5th string, stretch the elastic behind the ..more... ESC $15.00

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18" GOAT SKIN HEAD FOR BANJO High quality medium weight goat skin for use in making traditional banjo or drum heads. Very good grain and white color. ..more... GT27 $19.95

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GUARDIAN VINTAGE BANJO CASE 11" OPENBACK - Classic styling with heavy-duty 7-ply shell, arched lid, brass latches, very comfortable padded leather handle, durable black pebble-grain exterior, crushed velour lining, dual ..more... GVBC-5STO .. list $179.99 ours $109.00

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NEARY DRUM TORQUE WRENCH Meant for precise tensioning of drum heads, it works great for banjos, too! Ensures even tension on every bracket hook. Practical and effective -- it removes the guesswork. Has an adaptor that fits over traditional nut wrenches. NDTW .. list $60.00 ours $44.99

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PEGHED OLD TIME BANJO PEGS SET OF 4 - Capture the classic look of ebony friction pegs and retain the effectiveness of a planetary geared peg. These wonderful pegs have a micro planetary gear system in the shaft with a ..more... PHBP2 $80.00