EXTREMELY DIFFICULT TO GET, AS SHIPPING FROM AFRICA IS PROHIBITIVELY EXPENSIVE - The akonting is the traditional folk lute of the Jola, a West African people found in Senegal, Gambia, and Guinea-Bissua. It's a banjo-like instrument with a skin-headed gourd body, two long melody strings and one short drone string, akin to the short 5th "thumb string" on the 5-string banjo. Played in a poly-rhythmic clawhammer style, there is a growing body of evidence that the akonting is an important fore-runner of the American 5-string banjo. Our akontings are handmade in Gambia by skilled craftsman / players who maintain this c
on order, expected arrival date unknown
AKON
$300.00
BART REITER BACOPHONE MODEL OPENBACK BANJO
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Mahogany neck & 11" rim, Bacon style tone ring (no internal resonator), Five Star frosted head, planetary tuning pegs, adjustable truss rod, No-Knot tailpiece, ebony fretboard & peghead overlay, pearl star in peghead, fretboard has pearl dot markers and a scoop above the rim, 26 3/16" scale. Walnut cap on back of rim. Rim cap, No-Knot and scoop are new additions as of spring 2008.
BACONE
.. list $1594.00 ours
$1195.00
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BART REITER GALAX MODEL OPENBACK BANJO
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Mahogany with Whyte Laydie tone ring. Five Star frosted head on 11" diameter rim (24 brackets). Ebony fretboard (~26 3/16" scale) scooped above 17th fret, pearl star in peghead & dots on fretboard, planetary tuners, adjustable truss rod, No-Knot tailpiece. Walnut cap on back of rim. Banjo is named for the town of Galax, Virginia, which hosts the renowned yearly fiddle and banjo competition. (Galax is pronounced GAY-LAX)
on order, expected arrival date unknown
GALAX
.. list $1594.00 ours
$1195.00
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BART REITER REGENT MODEL OPENBACK BANJO
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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, Waverly tailpiece. Ebony peghead overlay and fretboard with pearl inlays, star in peghead & dots on fretboard, ~26 3/16" scale.
on order, expected arrival date unknown
REGENT
.. list $1726.00 ours
$1295.00
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BART REITER ROUND PEAK MODEL 12" OPENBACK BANJO
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Bart's only model with a 12" rim - Brown-stained satin finish maple with rolled brass tone hoop. Elite Renaissance head on 12" diameter rim, 26 brackets, Five Star planetary tuning pegs, adjustable truss rod, ebony fretboard (~26 3/16" scale) scooped above 17th fret, ebony peghead overlay with pearl star inlay. Bottom edge of rim is stained black. Fretboard scoop was added in late 2007.
on order, expected arrival date unknown
ROUNDPK
.. list $1460.00 ours
$1095.00
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BART REITER SPECIAL MODEL OPENBACK BANJO
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Natural satin finish maple with rolled brass tone hoop. Five Star frosted head on 11" diameter rim, rosewood rim cap, planetary tuning pegs, adjustable truss rod, Waverly Tailpiece. Ebony fretboard & peghead overlay. Dot position markers, star on peghead. ~26 3/16" scale.
on order, expected arrival date unknown
SPECIAL
.. list $1460.00 ours
$1095.00
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BART REITER STANDARD A-SCALE OPENBACK BANJO
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Short (~24 3/4") scale neck, brown-stained satin finish maple with rolled brass tone hoop. Five Star frosted head on 11" diameter rim, Five Star planetary tuning pegs, adjustable truss rod, ebony fretboard (scooped from 17th fret to rim for easy play over the neck), ebony peghead overlay with pearl star inlay. Bottom edge of rim is stained black.
on order, expected arrival date unknown
STANDA
.. list $1326.00 ours
$995.00
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BART REITER STANDARD FRETLESS OPENBACK BANJO
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Brown-stained satin finish maple with rolled brass tone hoop. Five Star frosted head on 11" diameter rim, planetary tuning pegs, adjustable truss rod. Ebony fretboard with scoop above rim. Ebony peghead overlay with pearl star inlay. Bottom edge of rim is stained black.
on order, expected arrival date unknown
STANDFL
.. list $1194.00 ours
$895.00
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BART REITER STANDARD MODEL OPENBACK BANJO
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Brown-stained satin finish maple with rolled brass tone hoop. Five Star frosted head on 11" diameter rim, Five Star planetary tuning pegs, adjustable truss rod, No-Knot tailpiece, scooped ebony fretboard (~26 3/16" scale), ebony peghead overlay with pearl star inlay. Bottom edge of rim is stained black. Fretboard scoop is a new feature for spring 2008.
STAND
.. list $1326.00 ours
$995.00
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BART REITER WHYTE LAYDIE MODEL OPENBACK BANJO
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Natural finish maple with Whyte Laydie tone ring. Five Star frosted head on 11" diameter rim. Back edge of rim capped with rosewood. Planetary tuning pegs, adjustable truss rod, Waverly tailpiece. Ebony peghead overlay & ivoroid-bound ebony fretboard with engraved inlays - griffin on head, scroll at 1st fret, star at 5th, dots. ~26 3/16" scale.
on order, expected arrival date unknown
WLAYDIE
.. list $2260.00 ours
$1695.00
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BEAN BLOSSOM "HOBO" OPENBACK BANJO
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Nice no-frills 5-string openback banjo, 11" multi-ply wooden rim, frosted head, mahogany neck w/ adjustable truss rod, dot inlaid rosewood fingerboard, planetary tuners, geared 5th peg, 18 tension hooks, adjustable waverly-style tailpiece, satin finish, imported from the Far East.
HOBO
.. list $299.00 ours
$240.00
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CHANTERELLE "WOODY" OPENBACK BANJO
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Cherry or maple 12" rim (thicker and deeper than the Special), with a bubinga (rosewood) tone ring, ebony fretboard (shallow frailing scoop at rim), engraved inlays - leaf & acorn designs at the 1st, 5th, & 12th frets and dots in the other positions, peghead inlay is a big old tree in full leaf, No Knot tailpiece, synthetic head, 5 geared tuners, ivoroid buttons. A very nice banjo with a lot of character!
CH712
| maple
| $1500.00
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CHANTERELLE BACON MODEL OPENBACK BANJO
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Curly maple neck on 11" diameter laminated maple rim w/ Bacon style tone ring (no internal resonator), Fiberskyn head, ebony peghead overlay w/ engraved dragon, ivoroid-bound ebony fretbd, engraved diamond inlays & shooting star at 5th fret, 5-Star planetary gears w/ ivoroid buttons, adjustable truss rod.
on order, expected arrival date unknown
CH411
.. list $1500.00 ours
$1400.00
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CHANTERELLE FRETLESS "SPECIAL" OPENBACK BANJO
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12" rim with rolled brass tone hoop, fretless ebony fingerboard (scooped near rim), adjustable truss rod, pearl & abalone shooting star inlay at 5th fret position, ebony peghead overlay with abalone & pearl Saturn inlay, No Knot tailpiece, 5 geared tuners, ivoroid buttons, cool, handcrafted in USA. Your choice of cherry or maple wood!
CH312FL
| cherry
| $1200.00
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| maple
| $1200.00
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CHANTERELLE FRETLESS STUDENT MODEL
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12" maple rim with rolled brass tone ring, 26 brackets, maple neck with adjustable truss rod, rosewood fretboard, 5 geared tuners, handcrafted by Mike Ramsey
on order, expected arrival date unknown
CH112FL
$750.00
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CHANTERELLE SPECIAL MODEL BANJO
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12" rim, rolled brass tone hoop, ebony fretboard with engraved pearl inlays, fretboard scooped above 17th fret for easy play over the neck, ebony peghead overlay with abalone & pearl Saturn inlay, No Knot tailpiece, Renaissance head, 5 geared tuners with ivoroid buttons, adjustable truss rod. Handcrafted in USA
CH312
CHANTERELLE STANDARD
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NEW, 12" maple rim with rolled brass tone hoop, 26 brackets, mahogany neck with adj truss rod, ebony fretboard (slightly scooped near rim) with engraved dots & pearl & abalone shooting star inlay at 5th fret, ebony peghead overlay with abalone & pearl Saturn inlay, No Knot tailpiece, 5 geared tuners with cream buttons, cool, handcrafted in USA
on order, expected arrival date unknown
CH12
$1200.00
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CHANTERELLE STANDARD FRETLESS
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NEW, 12" maple rim w/ rolled brass tone hoop, mahogany neck w/ fretless ebony fingerboard (scooped near rim), adj truss rod, pearl & abalone shooting star inlay at 5th fret position, ebony peghead overlay w/ abalone & pearl Saturn inlay, No Knot tailpiece, 5 geared tuners, cool, handcrafted in USA
on order, expected arrival date unknown
CH12FL
$1150.00
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CHANTERELLE STUDENT MODEL
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NEW, 12" maple rim with rolled brass tone hoop, 26 brackets, maple neck with adjustable truss rod, rosewood fretboard (slightly scooped after 17th fret) with abalone dot inlays, ~26" scale, rosewood peghead overlay with pearl star inlaid, No Knot tailpiece, 5 geared tuners, fine sound - great value, handcrafted in USA
on order, expected arrival date unknown
CH112
$800.00
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CHANTERELLE TUBAPHONE #3
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Stained maple neck & rim, bracket band, bound ebony fretboard with engraved inlays, engraved flowerpot in peghead, nickel plated hardware, Five Star geared tuners, No-Knot tailpiece.
on order, expected arrival date unknown
CH811
$1800.00
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CHANTERELLE WOODY CUSTOM, CHERRY
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With different peghead shape & inlay pattern than standard Woody - Cherry neck (2-piece with ebony center strip), 12" maple rim with cherry veneer and ebony cap, bubinga "woody" tone ring, Vega style peghead with ebony overlay, ebony fretboard (1 R/8" nut width ), fretboard scooped above 17th fret, engraved pearl inlays in peghead and fretboard. Nickel hardware, planetary-geared tuning pegs with cream colored buttons, 26 brackets, No-Knot tailpiece, Renaissance head, maple bridge with ebony top. Woody pot is deeper and thicker (3" deep, 1/2" thick) than Special model.
on order, expected arrival date unknown
CH712C
$1500.00
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CHUCK LEE CHALK MOUNTAIN ORIGINAL 11" BANJO
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Laminated neck with colored veneers running up each of the center strip, under the peghead, fingerboard and heel cap, cool large wizard inlay in peghead, standard shaped heel, 25.5" scale, double action truss-rod, 1-3/8" scalloped bone nut, ebony fingerboard and peghead overlay, 3" tall pot with an ebony tone ring and rim cap, 11" two-ply rim with 1/2" thickness, 5-star tuning pegs, pearl side dot inlays, No Knot tailpiece, 14 brackets, and a Renaissance Head.
CHALKMTN
.. list $2767.00 ours
$2490.30
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CHUCK LEE CHAUTAUQUA ORIGINAL 11" SILVER BELL BANJO
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JLS Silver Bell style tone ring on 11" rim with ~7/16" thickness, striking peghead inlay is an angel standing on a cloud, ebony fretboard with offset pearl dot inlays, laminated maple neck with colored veneers running up each side of the center strip, under the peghead, fingerboard and heel cap, standard shaped heel, 25.5" scale, double action truss-rod, scalloped bone nut measures ~1-9/32", ebony peghead overlay, geared tuning machines with plastic buttons, standard geared 5th peg, Vega style nuts, pearl side dots, No Knot tailpiece, 14 brackets, and Renaissance head.
on order, expected arrival date unknown
CHAUTSB
.. list $3017.00 ours
$2715.30
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CHUCK LEE DEEP HOLLOW ORIGINAL 12" BANJO
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Fretless neck with decorative brass overlay with S-shaped curve at bottom, Dobson-style heel and peghead shape. Frailing scoop, laminated neck with colored veneers running up each side of the center strip and under the peghead and fingerboard, 25.5" scale (well, it's fretless, but that's where we would set it), double action truss rod, scalloped bone nut measuring 1-5/16", ebony fingerboard with no inlays. The peghead sports an ebony overlay with 5-Star Planetary tuners, geared 5th peg, the wooden tone ring sits on a 12" two-ply rim with 14 brackets, a Renaissance head and No Knot tailpiece, neck woods and finish colors vary somewhat. Strung with nylgut strings, but could easily take steel.
CLDH12
.. list $1967.00 ours
$1770.30
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CHUCK LEE LONE STAR DELUXE CUSTOM WITH 11" TONY PASS RIM BANJO
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The Lone Star is Chuck's "workhorse" banjo with all the fit and finish of his other models, clean peghead lines, a Dobson-style heel and a frailing scoop. It has a laminated neck with veneers running up each side of the center strip for strength, but without laminations under the peghead and fingerboard, 25.5" scale, double action truss rod, bone nut measuring 1-11/32 to 1-3/8", ebony fingerboard. The peghead sports an ebony overlay with 5 Star tuning pegs, and the wooden tone ring sits on an 11" Tony Pass 3" x 1/2" x 11" birch rim with a Renaissance head, 14 brackets, and No Knot tailpiece.
on order, expected arrival date unknown
CLLSDPASS
.. list $2312.00 ours
$2120.80
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CHUCK LEE LONE STAR DELUXE ORIGINAL 11" BANJO
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The Lone Star has all: fit, finish and tone of his other non-metal tone ring models, clean peghead lines, a Dobson-style heel and a frailing scoop. It has a laminated neck with colored veneers running up each side of the center strip for strength, but without laminations under the peghead and fingerboard, 25.5" scale, double action truss rod, bone nut measuring 1-3/8", ebony fingerboard with side dots. The peghead sports a plain ebony overlay with 5 Star tuning pegs, and the wooden tone ring sits on an 11" two-ply rim with a Renaissance head and No Knot tailpiece, 14 brackets, neck woods and finish colors vary somewhat.
CLLSD
.. list $1912.00 ours
$1720.80
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CHUCK LEE LONE STAR DELUXE ORIGINAL 12" BANJO
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The Lone Star Deluxe has all the fit, finish and tone of Chuck's other non-metal tone ring models, clean peghead lines, a Dobson-style heel and a frailing scoop. It has a laminated neck with veneers running up each side of the center strip for strength, but without laminations under the peghead and fingerboard, 25.5" scale, double action truss rod, bone nut measuring 1-11/32 to 1-3/8" and ebony fingerboard with side dots. The peghead sports a plain ebony overlay with single Lone Star inlay and 5 Star tuning pegs, and the wooden tone ring sits on a 12" two-ply rim with a Renaissance head and No Knot tailpiece, 14 brackets, neck woods and finish colors vary somewhat.
CLLSD12
.. list $1967.00 ours
$1770.30
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CHUCK LEE MARBLE FALLS ORIGINAL 12" TUBAPHONE BANJO
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Tubaphone tone ring, 12" two-ply rim is ~7/16" thick, very old peghead style inlaid with a lady standing on a marble out-cropping with a large pot pouring water into a pool (in various colors), laminated neck with veneers running up each side of the center strip, under the peghead and fingerboard, Dobson shaped heel, 25.5" scale, double action truss rod, ~1-3/8" scalloped bone nut, ebony fingerboard and peghead overlay, geared tuning pegs, pearl side dots, No Knot tailpiece, 14 brackets, and a Renaissance head.
MARBLEFALLS12
.. list $2947.00 ours
$2652.30
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CHUCK LEE OVILLA VINTAGE 12" BANJO
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Open back banjo handcrafted in the USA, 3-piece hardwood neck is separated by a single ebony veneer, ebony fretboard scooped after 17th fret, 25.5" scale, 1-5/16" nut width, 5 geared tuners, moon and stars pearl inlays in peghead, Dobson shape peghead and heel, 12" two-ply rim, 14 brackets, No Knot tailpiece, Renaissance head
VINTCLOVILLA12
.. list $2165.00 ours
$1948.50
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CHUCK LEE PRAIRIEVILLE ORIGINAL 12" BANJO
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Slim shapely peghead, laminated neck with colored veneers running up each side of the center strip, under the peghead, fingerboard and heel cap, standard shaped heel, frailing scoop, 25.5" scale, double action truss-rod, scalloped bone nut measures 1-3/8", ebony fingerboard with offset pearl dots, ebony peghead overlay with inlay of a Lady holding a pot on flowerpot with flower, 12" 2-ply rim with brass hoop, 5-Star tuning pegs, No Knot tailpiece, 14 brackets, and Renaissance head.
on order, expected arrival date unknown
PRAIRIE12
.. list $2452.00 ours
$2206.80
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CHUCK LEE ROSE HILL ORIGINAL 11" BANJO
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The 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, laminated neck with colored veneers running up each side of the center strip and under the peghead and fingerboard, 25.5" scale, double action truss rod, scalloped bone nut measuring 1-5/16", Madagascar rosewood fingerboard with side dots and no inlays. The peghead sports a Madagascar rosewood overlay with 5-Star Planetary tuners, and the wooden tone ring sits on an 11" two-ply rim with a Renaissance head and No Knot tailpiece, 14 brackets, neck woods and finish colors vary somewhat.
on order, expected arrival date unknown
CLLS
.. list $1912.00 ours
$1720.80
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CHUCK LEE ROSE HILL VINTAGE 12" BANJO
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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 separated by a single ebony veneer, 25.5" scale, double action truss rod, scalloped bone nut measuring 1-5/16", Madagascar rosewood fingerboard. The peghead sports a Madagascar rosewood overlay with patented planetary geared violin-style tuners, 12" two-ply rim with a Renaissance head and No Knot tailpiece, 18 brackets. Neck woods and finish colors vary.
VINTCLLS12
.. list $1925.00 ours
$1732.50
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DEERING CLASSIC GOODTIME OPENBACK BANJO
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Constructed like the standard Goodtime, but with some cosmetic improvements - fancy peghead shape, antique mahogany stain, and a double coat of satin finish. Railroad spikes are installed at the 7th, 9th & 10th frets. Standard Goodtime features are a maple neck, frosted plastic head on 11" rim (16 brackets), 4 guitar-type tuning gears, geared 5th string peg. This is a great beginner's instrument, and like all Goodtimes is made in the US.
CGOOD
.. list $629.00 ours
$469.00
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DEERING GOODTIME OPENBACK BANJO
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Student model, all natural finish maple neck and 11" rim, plastic head with 16 brackets, 4 guitar-type tuners, geared 5th string peg, excellent tone and playability, fine beginner's instrument for bluegrass or old time styles. Made in the U.S.
GOODTIME
.. list $449.00 ours
$339.00
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DEERING GOODTIME SPECIAL CLASSIC OPENBACK BANJO
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Constructed like the standard Goodtime Special Openback, but with some cosmetic improvements - fancy peghead shape, antique mahogany stain, and a double coat of satin finish. Railroad spikes are installed at the 7th, 9th & 10th frets. Standard features are a maple neck, 11" rim (16 brackets) with nickel plated steel flathead tone ring, frosted plastic head, Vega style armrest, 4 guitar-type tuners, geared 5th string peg. Made in the U.S.
CSPGOOD
.. list $889.00 ours
$669.00
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DEERING GOODTIME SPECIAL OPENBACK BANJO
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A standard Goodtime with the addition of a bluegrass style nickel plated steel flathead tone ring for a brighter, punchier, louder sound. All natural finish maple neck & 11" rim, plastic head with 16 brackets, Vega style armrest, 4 guitar-type tuners, geared 5th string peg. Made in the U.S.
SPGOODTIME
.. list $729.00 ours
$549.00
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ENOCH DOBSON MODEL BANJO, 11" RIM, with GIGBAG
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Walnut neck, 2-ply maple rim (stained to match neck), Dobson style tone ring, ebony fretboard is scooped where it meets the rim, ebony peghead overlay with engraved star.
on order, expected arrival date unknown
ED11
$1295.00
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ENOCH DOBSON MODEL BANJO, 12" RIM, with GIGBAG
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Walnut neck, 2-ply maple rim (stained to match neck), Dobson style tone ring, ebony fretboard is scooped where it meets the rim, ebony peghead overlay with engraved star.
on order, expected arrival date unknown
ED12
$1295.00
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GOLD TONE BANJOLA
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5 string banjo neck on a Celtic style mandola/octave mandolin body. Solid spruce top, dark-stained maple rims & back, white binding with layered black/white top purfling and soundhole rosette rings, S-shaped peghead with shooting star inlay, bound rosewood fretboard with small pearl dot markers, shooting star at 5th fret, Gold Tone logo at 12th fret, geared pegs, rosewood bridge with insert, chrome tailpiece, adjustable truss rod, ~26 1/4" scale, 1 3/16" nut
on order, expected arrival date unknown
GTBJL
.. list $759.00 ours
$569.00
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GOLD TONE BANJOLA DELUXE
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5 string banjo neck on a Celtic style mandola/octave mandolin body. Solid spruce top, dark-stained maple rims & back, white binding with layered black/white top purfling and soundhole rosette rings, standard Gold Tone peghead shape with fancy inlay, bound ebony fretboard with hearts & flowers inlay pattern, Gold Tone logo at 21st fret, gold geared pegs, ebony bridge with insert, gold tailpiece, adjustable truss rod, ~26" scale, 1 3/16" nut
on order, expected arrival date unknown
GTBJLDX
.. list $919.00 ours
$689.00
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GOLD TONE BOB CARLIN BC-350 OPENBACK BANJO
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Respected player and teacher Bob Carlin has teamed up with Gold Tone to offer this very cool and affordable Old Time banjo. Fretboard is slightly wider (1 7/16" at nut) for left hand comfort and is scooped above the rim for easy playing over the neck. 12" pot with Renaissance head and the array of cosmetic features make this one unique. AND it sounds great. - Maple neck attaches with rim rod (inside dowel stick for traditional look), rosewood fretboard and peghead overlay, 12" laminated maple rim with rosewood cap, brass hoop tone ring, 26 brackets Remo Renaissance head, no-knot tailpiece, armrest, truss rod adjusts from peghead, pearl star in peghead, dots and star inlaid on fretboard, ~26 1/4" scale.
on order, expected arrival date unknown
GTBC350
.. list $1059.00 ours
$794.00
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GOLD TONE CC-MINI CRIPPLE CREEK MINI BANJO
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5-string, natural finish maple, 8" head with 16 brackets, brass hoop tone ring, Vega style narrow armrest, guitar-style gears, geared 5th string peg, nickel hardware, rosewood fretboard with slotted diamond inlays, ~29" long overall, ~19-7/8" scale, tune to B or C. Take it wherever you go!
GTCCM
.. list $377.00 ours
$283.00
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GOLD TONE CC-OT OPENBACK BANJO PACKAGE WITH GIGBAG, STRAP, CAPO & INSTRUCTIONAL VIDEO -
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on order, expected arrival date unknown
GTCCOT
.. list $399.00 ours
$299.00
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GOLD TONE CEB-5 5-STRING CELLO BANJO & CASE
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14" pot with Renaissance head for a great low tone. Peghead shape and inlays give it a historic (1920's-era) look.
on order, expected arrival date 06/18/08
GTCEB5
.. list $1095.00 ours
$820.00
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GOLD TONE MAPLE MOUNTAIN MM150 LONGNECK
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Extra long neck Pete Seeger style openback banjo, natural finish maple neck & rim, Whyte Laydie tone ring, Renaissance head, black-bound rosewood fretboard with slotted pearl diamond inlays, planetary geared tuners, no-knot tailpiece, flat armrest, adjustable truss rod, coordinator rods, chrome hardware.
on order, expected arrival date unknown
GTMM150LN
.. list $919.00 ours
$689.00
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GOLD TONE OT-6 6-STRING CELLO BANJO & CASE
Not a guitar banjo, this has a short 6th string! The low fifth string adds range. 14" pot for great low tone. 1920's style peghead shape and inlays.
on order, expected arrival date 06/18/08
GTCEB6
.. list $1095.00 ours
$820.00
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GOLD TONE PLUCKY TRAVEL BANJO & GIGBAG
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Little openback travel banjo. 8" head with 8 bracket hooks, dark finish neck & pot, guitar style gears with friction fifth peg, 16" scale length, 26" long overall. Black nylon carrying bag has zippered accessory pocket, handle, and backpack straps. Tune it to C. (cGCEG)
PLUCKY
.. list $259.00 ours
$194.00
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GOLD TONE WL-250PLUS WHYTE LAYDIE
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With elaborate Tree of Life inlay in fretboard & peghead. - Dark-stained maple neck & rim, Whyte Laydie tone ring, Renaissance head, white-bound ebony fretboard (1 3/16" nut, 26 3/16" scale ), planetary geared tuners, no-knot tailpiece, flat armrest, adjustable truss rod, coordinator rods, no-Knot tailpiece, chrome hardware.
GTWL250PLUS
.. list $1039.00 ours
$779.00
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GOLD TONE WL250 WHYTE LAYDIE
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Dark-stained maple neck & rim, Whyte Laydie tone ring, Renaissance head, white-bound ebony fretboard with pearl cloud inlays, fretboard scooped above 17th fret for easy play over neck, fancy peghead inlay, planetary geared tuners, no-knot tailpiece, flat armrest, adjustable truss rod, coordinator rods, chrome hardware.
on order, expected arrival date unknown
GTWL250FB
.. list $899.00 ours
$674.00
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HARTEL MINSTREL BANJO, HENRY STICHTER REPRODUCTION
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Curly maple fretless neck, painted black up to 5th fret, 14" bent oak rim painted black with 7 handmade brass brackets, calfskin head, 31" scale length (47" long overall), handmade rosewood friction pegs and tailpiece. Handmade by James Hartel. NOTE: This is a very long banjo. We do not have a gigbag or hard case that fits it. It may be possible to modify an existing acoustic bass guitar case.
JHMB5
$1250.00
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HARTEL MINSTREL BANJO, REED MARTIN MODEL
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Reproduction of a curly maple minstrel banjo built by an unknown maker circa 1880 and now owned by "player's player" Reed Martin. Light-stained tiger maple neck with scoop at rim, square-ish peghead with ebony violin pegs, hand-cast eagle and shield bracket shoes, "church key" tailpiece. Handmade by James Hartel. NOTE: We do not have a hardshell case to fit this banjo. Usually a resonator banjo gigbag works well, or a 00-size guitar gigbag.
JHMB7
$1600.00
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HARTEL MINSTREL BANJO, SWEENEY MODEL
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Reproduction of a banjo made by Joel Walker Sweeney (popularizer of the banjo in the earliest minstrel shows) in collaboration with William Boucher for Sweeney's niece circa 1850. Curly maple neck, 12" diameter scalloped bent oak rim, ebony friction pegs and tailpiece, handmade brass brackets fit in scalloped back edge of rim. A particularly unique feature - the neck curves back to join the rim below the level of the head. Gut strings with wound 4th, best tuned 3 to 5 half-steps down from standard tuning. Made by James Hartel. NOTE: We do not have a hardshell case to fit this banjo. Usually a resonator banjo gigbag works well, or a 00-size guitar gigbag.
JHMB3
$1250.00
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J. ROMERO 12" DIAMETER OPENBACK BANJO & CASE
We have 2 Romero 12" banjos on order. One is a claro walnut fretless priced at about $2000, the other is mahogany with frets priced at about $2800. Prices are approximate. - All Romero banjos are custom instruments, handmade in Canada. Prices vary and start at $1725 for a very basic instrument. TKL hardshell case included.
on order, expected arrival date 05/25/08
JRB12-NEW
$2000.00
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KEVIN ENOCH FLUSH-FRET FRETLESS TRADESMAN BANJO & GIGBAG, CHERRY
No frets, but fretlines are inlaid in the fretboard. - Black 12" rim (multi-ply maple, no tone ring), Remo Renaissance head, no-knot tailpiece, 18 brackets, Dobson style cherry neck with graphite reinforcing rod , ebony or rosewood fingerboard (as available), 5 geared tuners, octagonal dowel stick, script "Tradesman" burned in back of headstock. Medium gauge steel strings. Black triangle-shaped padded gigbag with backpack straps, exterior accessory pocket.
TRM100FLFF-CH
$875.00
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KEVIN ENOCH FRETLESS TRADE SMAN BANJO & GIGBAG, WALNUT
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Kevin Enoch's careful workmanship in a basic no-frills fretless openback. Black 12" rim (multi-ply maple, no tone ring), Remo Renaissance head, no-knot tailpiece, 18 brackets, Dobson style walnut neck with graphite reinforcing rod, ebony or rosewood fingerboard (as available), 5 geared tuners, octagonal dowel stick, script "Tradesman" burned in back of headstock. Medium gauge steel strings. Black triangle-shaped padded gigbag with backpack straps, exterior accessory pocket.
TRM100FL-WAL
$850.00
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KEVIN ENOCH FRETLESS TRADESMAN BANJO & GIGBAG, CHERRY
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Kevin Enoch's careful workmanship in a basic no-frills fretless openback. Black 12" rim (multi-ply maple, no tone ring), Remo Renaissance head, no-knot tailpiece, 18 brackets, Dobson style cherry neck with graphite reinforcing rod, ebony or rosewood fingerboard (as available), 5 geared tuners, octagonal dowel stick, script "Tradesman" burned in back of headstock. Medium gauge steel strings. Black triangle-shaped padded gigbag with backpack straps, exterior accessory pocket.
TRM100FL-CH
$850.00
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KEVIN ENOCH TRADESMAN BANJO & GIGBAG, CHERRY
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Kevin applies his excellent craftsmanship to this basic no-frills openback. Black 12" rim (multi-ply maple, no tone ring), Remo Renaissance head, No-Knot tailpiece, 18 brackets, Dobson style cherry neck with graphite reinforcing rod, ebony or rosewood fretboard (as available), ~25-3/4" scale, no frets above the 15th fret allows for easy playing over the neck, pearl position dots, 5 geared tuners, octagonal dowel stick. Medium gauge steel strings. Black triangle-shaped padded gigbag with backpack straps, exterior accessory pocket. NOTE: Kevin builds all his banjos for a slightly higher action than on our other openbacks (3/16" vs, 2/16" @ 12th fret).
out-of-stock, more coming soon
TRM100-CH
$895.00
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KEVIN ENOCH TRADESMAN BANJO & GIGBAG, WALNUT
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Kevin applies his excellent craftsmanship to this basic no-frills openback. Black 12" rim (multi-ply maple, no tone ring), Remo Renaissance head, No-Knot tailpiece, 18 brackets, Dobson style walnut neck with graphite reinforcing rod, ebony or rosewood fretboard (as available), ~25-3/4" scale, no frets above the 15th fret allows for easy playing over the neck, pearl position dots, 5 geared tuners, octagonal dowel stick, script "Tradesman" burned in back of headstock. Medium gauge steel strings. Black triangle-shaped padded gigbag with backpack straps, exterior accessory pocket. NOTE: Kevin builds all his banjos for a slightly higher action than on our other openbacks (3/16" vs, 2/16" @ 12th fret).
TRM100-WAL
$895.00
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KEVIN ENOCH TRADESMAN BANJO, SCOOPED FRETBOARD & GIGBAG, CHERRY
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Black 12" rim (multi-ply maple, no tone ring), Remo Renaissance head, No-Knot tailpiece, 18 brackets, Dobson style cherry neck with graphite reinforcing rod, ebony or rosewood fretboard (as available), ~25-3/4" scale, scooped fretboard above the 15th fret for extra-easy playing over the neck, pearl position dots, 5 geared tuners, octagonal dowel stick, script "Tradesman" burned in back of headstock. Medium gauge steel strings. Black triangle-shaped padded gigbag with backpack straps, exterior accessory pocket. NOTE: Kevin builds all his banjos for a slightly higher action than on our other openbacks (3/16" vs. 2/16" @ 12th fret).
TRM100SF-CH
$925.00
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KEVIN ENOCH TRADESMAN BANJO, SCOOPED FRETBOARD & GIGBAG, WALNUT
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Black 12" rim (multi-ply maple, no tone ring), Remo Renaissance head, No-Knot tailpiece, 18 brackets, Dobson style cherry neck with graphite reinforcing rod, ebony or rosewood fretboard (as available), ~25-3/4" scale, scooped fretboard above the 15th fret for extra-easy playing over the neck, pearl position dots, 5 geared tuners, octagonal dowel stick, script "Tradesman" burned in back of headstock. Medium gauge steel strings. Black triangle-shaped padded gigbag with backpack straps, exterior accessory pocket. NOTE: Kevin builds all his banjos for a slightly higher action than on our other openbacks (3/16" vs. 2/16" @ 12th fret).
TRM100SF-WAL
$925.00
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MENZIES FRETLESS GOURD BANJO, SQUARED PEGHEAD
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Walnut neck with ebony tuning pegs, 8" diameter gourd with skin head glued and tacked in place, soundhole on the side has matching skin & tack border. Handmade pine bridge and bone tailpiece. Nut width is 1 3/16", and scale about 26". Handmade in Canada by Jeff Menzies.
MGB88-153
$525.00
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MENZIES FRETLESS OPENBACK TACKHEAD BANJO
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Bent hardwood rim, usually 13" diameter, with skin head tacked in place. Hardwood neck, bone nut, hand made bridge, Nylgut strings, well-fitted violin tuning pegs. Fine workmanship. We like 'em. Handmade in Canada by Jeff Menzies.
MTB51-161
$675.00
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MENZIES FRETLESS OPENBACK TACKHEAD BANJO -
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Bent hardwood rim, usually 13" diameter, with skin head tacked in place. Hardwood neck, bone nut & tailpiece, hand made bridge, Nylgut strings, well-fitted violin tuning pegs. Fine workmanship. We like 'em.
MTB51
| on order
| $675.00
out-of-stock, more coming soon -- normally ships within 45 days |
| Serial# 156
| $675.00
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MENZIES GOURD BANJO, BOUCHER PEGHEAD -
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Smooth hand carved neck with S-shaped Boucher style peghead, fretless fingerboard, medium sized gourd with skin head glued and tacked in place, handmade bridge & tailpiece, nicely fitted violin tuning pegs, Nylgut srings. Every one is a little different. Handmade in Canada by Jeff Menzies.
MGB85
MENZIES MINSTREL BANJO
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Minstrel style banjo with adjustable-tension skin head, handmade brass hardware (tension hoop, hooks, nuts, & bracket shoes), handmade bone tailpiece and maple bridge, violin tuning pegs. Woods and contruction styles vary. Photos show several different instruments.
on order, expected arrival date unknown
MMB-NEW
$1100.00
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MORGAN MONROE CAMERON & CASE
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Classic openback banjo from the Morgan Monroe Rocky Top series. Features include walnut neck & 11" diameter rim, Whyte Laydie tone ring, rosewood fingerboard with pearl inlay, planetary pegs & geared 5th peg, bound neck, chrome plated & engraved hardware, includes a shaped wooden hardshell case, imported from Asia.
MCOB400
.. list $999.00 ours
$799.00
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OME CUSTOM WILDFLOWER ZEN ARTIST OPENBACK BANJO & CASE
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Neck of fabulous curly maple stained to bring out the grain pattern, ivoroid-bound ebony fretboard and peghead with deluxe hand engraved inlay pattern of leaves, flowers & ferns, 11" rim with Ome Silverspun tone ring. Fretboard is radiused for extra playing comfort. Nickel hardware. Shaped archtop hardshell case.
OMEWZA1
.. list $5045.00 ours
$4540.50
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OME JUBILEE 12" OPENBACK BANJO & CASE
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Mahogany neck, 12" rim, ebony fretboard scooped above 17th fret, moon & stars inlay pattern, spikes at 7th & 9th frets, nickel planetary pegs with ivoroid buttons, geared 5th peg, Renaissance head, light oil finish, coordinator rods. Shaped archtop hardshell case.
JUBILEE
.. list $1895.00 ours
$1700.00
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RECORDING KING CALIFORNIA DELUXE
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Traditional open-back banjo features an 11" walnut rim, walnut neck with maple center stripe & adjustable truss rod, ~26-3/8" scale, whyte laydie tone ring, ebony fingerboard, 24 tension-hook pattern, Vega-style armrest, dual coordinator rods, geared tuners, nickel hardware, ornate peghead inlay, no-knot tailpiece and fiberskyn head. Imported from Asia.
RKB24
.. list $1000.00 ours
$750.00
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RECORDING KING NE PLUS ULTRA
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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 deluxe tree-of-life inlay, 24 tension-hook pattern, vega-style armrest, dual coordinator rods, geared tuners, nickel hardware, ornate peghead inlay, tension tailpiece and fiberskyn head. Imported from Asia.
RKB36
.. list $1300.00 ours
$975.00
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ROVER RB-20 BANJO
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Inspired by the old Harmony banjos this openback features an 11" diameter composite rim w/ standard 24-hook pattern, beveled tension hoop w/ flat hooks, Vega style armrest, bound mahogany neck w/ dot-inlaid rosewood fingerboard & adjustable truss rod, solid peghead w/ guitar style tuners, friction 5th peg, a nice entry-level banjo.
RB20
$155.00
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SAGA SS10 OPENBACK BANJO
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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 fingerboard, adjustable truss rod, planet-pegs, geared 5th peg. ~26-3/8" scale. A nice old-timey banjo.
SS10
.. list $495.00 ours
$325.00
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SAGA SS10P PONY BANJO
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Short scale (~19-3/4") 17-fret for open C-tuning. 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 fingerboard, adjustable truss rod, planet-pegs, geared 5th peg.
SS10P
.. list $495.00 ours
$325.00
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VEGA LITTLE WONDER & CASE
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Dark finish maple neck and 3-ply 11" rim, 26-3/8" scale, ebony fretboard, nut, and peghead overlay, plastic head, 4 planetary tuning gears, geared 5th string peg, armrest, Presto style tailpiece. Made by Deering. Deering hardshell case included.
VEGALW
.. list $1429.00 ours
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VEGA LONG NECK & CASE
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Extra long neck banjo in the style of the 1960's Vega Pete Seeger model, tubaphone tone ring, bracket band, bound ebony fretboard with 25 frets and dot inlays, 32" scale (27" scale with capo at 3rd fret and banjo at concert pitch), pearl inlaid Vega logo and star in headstock, one-piece dark-stained figured maple neck, nickel hardware, 5 geared tuners, fine sound, made by Deering, with hardshell case
on order, expected arrival date unknown
VEGALONG
.. list $4939.00 ours
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VEGA NO. 2 TUBAPHONE & CASE
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Light amber finish curly maple neck, maple 3-ply 11" rim with bracket band, tubaphone tone ring, 26-3/8" scale, ivoroid-bound ebony fretboard with dot and star inlays, ebony peghead overlay with fancy inlay & Vega logo, plastic head, 4 planetary-geared pegs, geared 5th string peg, Presto tailpiece, single leg armrest, nickel hardware. Made by Deering Banjo Co. Hardshell case included.
on order, expected arrival date unknown
VEGA2
.. list $3959.00 ours
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VEGA OLD TYME WONDER & CASE
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A modified Little Wonder openback with features preferred by players of Old-Time tunes. - Dark satin finish maple neck and 3-ply 11" rim, 26-3/8" scale, ebony fretboard (scooped above the 17th fret for easy play over the neck), ebony nut and peghead overlay, 4 planetary-geared banjo pegs, geared 5th string peg, Fiberskyn head, Vega style armrest, No-Knot tailpiece. Made by Deering. Wooden archtop hardshell case with Deering logo and locking latch.
VEGAOTW
.. list $1729.00 ours
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VEGA SENATOR & CASE
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Dark finish maple neck & multi-ply maple rim, Little Wonder tone ring (steel hoop inside spun brass sleeve, nickel plated), Renaissance head, planetary tuners with geared 5th string peg, No-Knot tailpiece, ebony fretboard with star at 5th fret. Traditional hardshell case. Made by Deering Banjo Co.
SENATOR
.. list $1959.00 ours
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WILDWOOD "BALLADEER" OPENBACK BANJO
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Featuring a Tubaphone tone ring, bracket band, curly maple neck with tree of life inlay pattern. Nickel hardware; available with a natural or dark stained finish. (Formerly called the Heirloom Soloist model.)
BALLAD
WILDWOOD "HEIRLOOM" OPENBACK BANJO
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Curly maple neck, ivoroid-bound ebony fretboard with fancy engraved Vega style inlays, 11" maple pot with tubaphone tone ring and bracket band. Available in natural or dark finish - a very sharp looking banjo!
HEIRLOOM
WILDWOOD "MINSTREL" OPENBACK BANJO
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Great sounding banjo with tubaphone tone ring, ebony fretboard and dot inlays. The maple neck and rim with a high gloss finish make this a great looking banjo as well!
MINSTREL
WILDWOOD "TROUBADOUR" OPENBACK BANJO
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Openback banjo with Tubaphone tone ring, maple neck & pot, ebony fretboard with bird inlays. Your choice of natural or dark stained finish.
TROUB
WILDWOOD TROUBADOUR LONGNECK BANJO & CASE
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Openback banjo with Pete Seeger style long neck (3 additional frets above 5th string peg). Maple neck and rim with walnut stain & gloss finish, tubaphone tone ring, ebony fretboard with bird and flower inlays. 32" scale. Hardshell case.
on order, expected arrival date unknown
TROUBLONG
.. list $2635.00 ours
$2045.00
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WUNDER BANJO CO. MINSTREL BANJO
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Boucher style banjo with scalloped oak rim, presentation grade birdseye maple double ogee fretless neck. Hardware is period correct with wing nuts cast from an original. The nut is salvaged ivory and the tail piece birds-eye maple from an original pattern. All hand made with no modern tools by George Wunderlich. Ebony violin tuning pegs with white tips.
WB220
$1150.00
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