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Resonator Back Banjos (5-string)

BISHLINE CLASSIC BANJO & CASE 14 Photos

Curly maple neck and resonator, Tony Pass thin skirt Lost Timbre rim with Kulesh Big 10 tone ring, bound ebony fretboard with original pearl inlay pattern, pearl inlays on peghead with Bishline name, Sosebee submerged wood bridge, Waverly tuning gears, nickel hardware. Handmade by Rob Bishline. TKL American Vintage series hardshell case.
BKCLASS .. list $4695.00 ours $3890.00

BISHLINE MIDNIGHT MOON & CASE 16 Photos

Fine sound, beautiful woods, great-looking appointments! Curly maple neck and resonator with translucent black finish, lacewood binding on resonator and neck. Headstock has moonscape inlaid in wood and a pearl half-moon against the Milky Way. Fretboard inlaid with various constellations in pearl copper & brass. Full moon and stars inlaid on back of resonator. Bishline tone ring on T. P. Schaeffer Lost Timbre rim, nickel hardware, Presto tailpiece. Bishline hardshell case. Handmade by Rob Bishline.
MIDMOON .. list $3395.00 ours $3075.00

BISHLINE SALTY DOG & CASE 14 Photos

Mahogany neck and resonator, 3-ply maple rim with Kulesh Vintage 20 tone ring, pearl hound dog and the Bishline name inlaid in pearl on the peghead, rosewood fretboard with dot and dogbone inlays, pearl truss rod cover, Sosebee submerged wood bridge. TKL Professional Series hardshell case. Handmade by Rob Bishline.
SALTY .. list $2795.00 ours $2375.00

BLUE STAR BANJOCASTER ELECTRIC BANJO Photo

5-string electric banjo, solid body with double cutaway, two lipstick tube pickups, volume and tone controls, famous Blue star finish, geared fifth string peg, scooped fingerboard, very cool and unique instrument.
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redburst finish, plain maple neck/fretboard, standard fretboard	$712.50 out-of-stock, more coming soon -- normally ships within 28-42 days
redburst finish, rosewood fretboard, standard fretboard	$712.50 on order, expected arrival date unknown
blueburst finish, plain maple neck/fretboard, standard fretboard	$712.50 out-of-stock, more coming soon
blueburst finish, rosewood fretboard, standard fretboard	$712.50
goldburst finish, plain maple neck/fretboard, standard fretboard	$712.50 out-of-stock, more coming soon -- normally ships within 28-42 days
goldburst finish, rosewood fretboard, standard fretboard	$712.50 on order, expected arrival date unknown
chromeburst finish, plain maple neck/fretboard, standard fretboard	$712.50 out-of-stock, more coming soon -- normally ships within 28-42 days
chromeburst finish, rosewood fretboard, standard fretboard	$712.50 out-of-stock, more coming soon

BLUE STAR BLUESMAN BANJOBLASTER

5 string electric banjo, solid body with double cutaway, three lipstick tube pickups, volume and tone controls, famous Blue star finish, geared fifth string peg, standard fingerboard, very cool and unique instrument
out-of-stock, more coming soon -- normally ships within 28-42 days
BMBC-RSWD .. list $1050.00 ours $712.50

DEERING '06 SARATOGA STAR & CASE

This model features Deering's standard '06 tone ring cast to create a dense, homogenous structure that gives great power and depth of tone. This is Jens Kruger's favorite tone ring, easy to play and easy to amplify. - Curly maple neck & resonator with dark mahogany stain, Paramount peghead shape, V-shaped neck (with slightly heavier, vintage profile), bound ebony fretboard, elegant floral inlay pattern, 3-ply rock maple rim, one-piece zinc flange, bound resonator with tapered walls for excellent projection, adjustable truss rod, Deering armrest, tuners & tailpiece, nickel plated hardware, ivoroid binding. Deering hardshell case.
SSTAR6 .. list $6239.00 ours Inquire for Price
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DEERING 5-STRING CROSSFIRE ELECTRIC BANJO & CASE 11 Photos

Black double cutaway solid alder body with banjo tone ring & head in center (head tension adjustable). Bridge & neck pickups, 3-position switch, volume & tone knobs. Maple neck, ebony fretboard with pearl diamond markers, enclosed guitar-style tuners, geared 5th string peg. Thin-body Delta case. Banjo head is white. Deering recommends an acoustic amp for best banjo sound.
on order, expected arrival date unknown
CROSSFIRE .. list $3989.00 ours Inquire for Price
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DEERING BLACK DIAMOND BANJO & CASE 13 Photos

Gloss finish mahogany neck & resonator, 3-ply maple rim, sand cast bell bronze tone ring, & 1-piece cast zinc flange. Neck & resonator are bound in black with a thin accent stripe of maple purfling along the edge. Ebony fretboard with engraved pearl diamonds, pearl Deering banner & engraved diamond star in peghead, planetary tuning gears, nickel hardware. Deering wooden archtop hardshell case.
BLACKDIAMOND .. list $3649.00 ours Inquire for Price
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DEERING BOSTON RESONATOR BANJO & CASE 9 Photos

Mahogany neck & white-bound resonator, heavy steel rim also functions as tone ring, 24-piece flange, ebony fretboard with pearl dot inlays, enclosed guitar-style tuners with geared 5th string peg, satin finish. Fine-sounding beginners banjo, great choice for the multi-instrumentalist. Deering wooden archtop hardshell case.
BOSTON .. list $1979.00 ours Inquire for Price
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DEERING BOSTON RESONATOR BANJO & CASE, with PLANETARY BANJO PEGS 15 Photos

Upgraded Boston has planetary pegs instead of the usual guitar-style gears on the peghead. - Mahogany neck & white-bound resonator, heavy steel rim also functions as tone ring, 24-piece flange, ebony fretboard with pearl dot inlays, 4 planetary pegs and geared 5th string peg, satin finish. Fine-sounding beginners banjo, great choice for the multi-instrumentalist. Deering wooden archtop hardshell case
BOSTONPBP .. list $2109.00 ours Inquire for Price
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DEERING CALICO BANJO & CASE, HONEY FINISH 17 Photos

Fancy curly maple, honey finish neck & resonator, ivoroid binding & checkered purfling around sides of resonator and ebony fretboard, fancy pearl inlay, bound & inlaid peghead, planetary tuners, resonator walls tapered to project sound forward, nickel hardware. Shaped wooden archtop hardshell case with Deering logo and locking latch.
CALICO .. list $4559.00 ours Inquire for Price
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DEERING DELUXE RESONATOR BANJO & CASE 11 Photos

Mahogany neck & white-bound resonator, sand cast bell bronze tone ring 3-ply maple rim and 1-piece cast zinc flange, planetary tuning gears, Presto style tailpiece. A step up from the Sierra, the Deluxe has a gloss finish, ebony fretboard with pearl diamond inlays, and ebony peghead overlay with pearl Deering banner. Deering wooden archtop hardshell case.
DELUXE .. list $3244.00 ours Inquire for Price
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DEERING DELUXE RESONATOR BANJO with RADIUSED FRETBOARD & CASE 11 Photos

The slightly curved fretboard increases left hand playing comfort - Mahogany neck & white-bound resonator, sand cast bell bronze tone ring 3-ply maple rim and 1-piece cast zinc flange, planetary tuning gears & geared 5th string peg, Deering Presto style tailpiece. A step up from the Sierra with gloss finish, ebony fretboard with pearl diamond inlays, and ebony peghead overlay with pearl Deering banner. Deering wooden archtop hardshell case.
DELUXERAD .. list $3739.00 ours Inquire for Price
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DEERING DELUXE WITH POP-ON RESONATOR & CASE 11 Photos

Resonator pops off instantly for openback play. - Mahogany neck & white-bound resonator, 3-ply maple rim, sand cast bell bronze tone ring, no flange (bracket hooks attach through a nickel-plated tube which also holds the pop-on resonator), Deering tailpiece. Gloss finish, ebony fretboard with pearl diamond inlays, ebony peghead overlay with pearl Deering banner, planetary tuning gears. Deering wooden archtop hardshell case.
DELUXEPOP .. list $3613.00 ours Inquire for Price
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DEERING GOLDEN ERA RESONATOR BANJO & CASE 16 Photos

Select flame maple neck & resonator with Cremona sunburst finish, white binding, 20-hole bell bronze tone ring, one-piece cast zinc flange, double cut peghead, Deering Presto style tailpiece, bound ebony fretboard with hearts & flowers inlay pattern, ebony peghead overlay inlaid with pearl, planetary tuners, nickel hardware. Styled after banjos of the pre-war "Golden Era" with a fuller neck & deeper resonator than other Deerings. Resonator walls taper for better sound projection. Deering wooden archtop hardshell case included.
GOLDENERA .. list $4661.00 ours Inquire for Price
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DEERING GOLDEN HONEY CROSSFIRE ELECTRIC 5-STRING BANJO & CASE 12 Photos

Double cutaway solid alder body with banjo tone ring & head in center (head tension adjustable). Bridge & neck pickups, 3-position switch, volume & tone knobs. Maple neck, ebony fretboard with pearl diamond markers, enclosed guitar-style tuners, geared 5th string peg. Translucent Golden Honey finish, black banjo head. Thin-body Delta case. Deering recommends an acoustic amp for best banjo sound.
GHCROSSFIRE .. list $4295.00 ours Inquire for Price
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DEERING GOLDEN WREATH BANJO & CASE 12 Photos

Mahogany neck & resonator, white binding, 20-hole bell bronze tone ring, one-piece cast zinc flange, double cut peghead, Presto tailpiece, bound ebony fretboard with wreath pattern inlays, resonator has concentric circles of purfling on back. Styled after banjos of the pre-war "Golden Era" with a fuller neck & deeper resonator than other Deerings. Resonator walls taper for better sound projection. Deering wooden archtop hardshell case.
GOLDWREATH .. list $4646.00 ours Inquire for Price
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DEERING GOODTIME 2 RESONATOR BANJO 7 Photos

Student model, all natural finish maple neck and 11" rim, black bound maple resonator & nickel-plated 2-piece flange, plastic head with 16 brackets, Vega style armrest, 4 guitar-type tuners, geared 5th string peg, excellent tone and playability, fine beginner's instrument for bluegrass styles. Made in the U.S.
GOOD2 .. list $699.00 ours $529.00

DEERING GOODTIME MIDNIGHT SPECIAL

Black version of the Goodtime 2 Special. Nickel plated steel flathead tone ring for a brighter, louder sound than the standard Goodtime. Black satin finish maple neck, traditional Deering peghead shape with white logo, white pearloid position markers, 11" 3-ply red maple black rim, black resonator bound in white on back edge, nickel plated hardware, white plastic head with 16 brackets, Vega style armrest, planetary tuning gears, geared 5th string peg. Made in the U.S. Nice beginner's banjo, great look!
on order, expected arrival date 12/08/08
GOODMIDSP .. list $1179.00 ours $899.00

DEERING GOODTIME SPECIAL RESONATOR BANJO 14 Photos

This improves on the Goodtime 2 with a nickel plated steel flathead tone ring for a brighter, punchier, louder sound. All natural finish maple neck, 11" rim & black bound resonator, nickel plated flange, plastic head with 16 brackets, Vega style armrest, 4 guitar-type tuners, geared 5th string peg. Another fine choice for the beginning bluegrass player. Made in the U.S.
GOOD2SP .. list $929.00 ours $709.00

DEERING HARTFORD 24-FRET BANJO & CASE 17 Photos

Maple neck, rim & resonator with brown satin finish, 20-hole bell bronze tone ring (as on Golden Era), one piece cast zinc flange, white-bound ebony fretboard with "Steamboat Gothic" inlay pattern & John Hartford's name inlaid at 21st fret, nickel plated hardware, resonator walls tapered for better projection. The 2 added frets are at the "high end" of the fretboard near the head. They give a full 2-octave range to each string. Scale length is unchanged from the standard (~26 1/4") and the banjo fits in the standard size case. Deering archtop wooden hardshell case.
HART24 .. list $4689.00 ours Inquire for Price
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DEERING JOHN HARTFORD BANJO & CASE 15 Photos

Maple neck, rim & resonator w/ brown satin finish, grenadillo wood tone ring, one piece cast zinc flange, bound ebony frtbd w/ "Steamboat Gothic" inlay pattern & John Hartford's name inlaid at 21st fret, nickel plated hardware, resonator walls tapered for better projection. Deering archtop wooden hardshell case. NOTE - ALSO AVAILABLE WITH POP-ON RESONATOR, SEE HARTPOP.
HARTFORD .. list $4459.00 ours Inquire for Price
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DEERING JOHN HARTFORD BANJO WITH POP-ON RESONATOR & CASE 12 Photos

Maple neck, rim & resonator with brown satin finish, resonator pops off instantly for openback play, grenadillo wood tone ring, no flange (bracket hooks attach through a nickel-plated tube which also holds the pop-on resonator), bound ebony fretboard with "Steamboat Gothic" inlay pattern & John Hartford's name inlaid at 21st fret, nickel plated hardware, resonator walls tapered for better projection. Deering wooden archtop hardshell case.
HARTPOP .. list $4828.00 ours Inquire for Price
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DEERING MAPLE BLOSSOM & HSC 14 Photos

Curly maple neck and resonator with dark walnut-stained gloss finish, white-bound ebony fretboard with pearl flower inlays, pearl Deering banner & flowers in peghead, white-bound resonator with layered black/white purfling, sand cast bell bronze tone ring on 3-ply maple rim, cast 1-piece zinc flange, nickel hardware. Hardshell case included - traditional shaped wooden case with Deering logo.
MAPLEBLOSSOM .. list $3998.00 ours Inquire for Price
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DEERING SIERRA BANJO & CASE 14 Photos

New version with maple and pearl inlay pattern. - Sand cast 20-hole bell bronze tone ring, 3-ply maple rim, and 1-piece cast zinc flange are identical to those on Deering's high end models. Satin finish mahogany resonator with white binding, mahogany neck, ebony fretboard with pearl dot inlays, planetary tuning gears & geared 5th string peg, Deering decal logo on peghead. Deering archtop wooden hardshell case.
on order, expected arrival date unknown
SIERRA .. list $2699.00 ours Inquire for Price
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DEERING SIERRA BANJO, PEARL DOT INLAYS, & CASE 11 Photos

Professional quality sound at a reasonable price! Sand cast 20-hole bell bronze tone ring, 3-ply maple rim, and 1-piece cast zinc flange are identical to those on Deering's high end models. Satin finish mahogany resonator with white binding, mahogany neck, ebony fretboard with pearl dot inlays, planetary tuning gears & geared 5th string peg, Deering decal logo on peghead. Deering archtop wooden hardshell case.
SIERRADOT .. list $2699.00 ours Inquire for Price
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DEERING TERRY BAUCOM BANJO & CASE Photo

NEW MODEL - Walnut neck and resonator, ivoroid binding, bound ebony fretboard with ornate pearl inlays, nickel hardware. Baucom requested the tradional neck shape and resonator depth (as on Deering's Golden Era models) and a custom tone ring, slightly lighter than Deering's standard. Hardshell case.
on order, expected arrival date 12/15/08
TERRYBAUCOM .. list $4629.00 ours Inquire for Price
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DEERING VEGA BLUEGRASS WONDER RESONATOR BANJO & CASE 16 Photos

Dark finish maple neck and 3-ply 11" rim, 26-3/8" scale, ebony fretboard, nut, and peghead overlay, plastic head, 4 geared guitar-type tuners, geared 5th string peg, made by Deering.
VEGABGW .. list $1989.00 ours Inquire for Price
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DEERING WALNUT GOLDEN WREATH BANJO & CASE 12 Photos

Walnut neck & resonator, white binding, 20-hole bell bronze tone ring, one-piece cast zinc flange, double cut peghead, Presto tailpiece, bound ebony fretboard with wreath pattern inlays, resonator has concentric circles of purfling on back. Styled after banjos of the pre-war "Golden Era" with a fuller neck & deeper resonator than other Deerings. Resonator walls taper for better sound projection. Deering wooden archtop hardshell case.
GOLDWAL .. list $4845.00 ours Inquire for Price
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FENDER® FB-300 BANJO VALUE PACK photo

A super value for the beginner, includes the Fender FB-300 banjo, gigbag, electronic tuner, picks, an extra set of strings and instructional materials by Hal Leonard. Laminated mahogany resonator and nato neck, chromed rim with 18 piece bracket, rosewood fingerboard, satin finish, 27.4" scale length.
FB300 .. list $359.99 ours $249.99

FENDER® FB-54 RESONATOR BANJO photo

Mahogany resonator and neck, aluminum rim, rosewood fingerboard, gloss natural finish, 27.4" scale, guitar style tuners.
FB54 .. list $459.99 ours $339.99

FENDER® FB-55 RESONATOR BANJO photo

Rosewood resonator and mahogany neck, rosewood fingerboard with fancy position inlays, laminated maple rim with 24 piece bracket, chromed brass tone ring, cold rolled steel flange, gloss natural finish, 26.4" scale length.
FB55 .. list $649.99 ours $449.99

FENDER® FB-58 RESONATOR BANJO photo

Flame maple resonator and maple neck, solid maple rim, rosewood fingerboard with pearloid Fender design inlays, 26.4" scale, chrome tuners, metal tone ring, gloss natural finish.
FB58 .. list $859.99 ours $599.99

GOLD STAR GF-100FE "FLYING EAGLE" RESONATOR BANJO & CASE 12 Photos

Long awaited reissue of a very popular bluegrass banjo from the 80's. Features include select mahogany neck and resonator, 3-ply rock maple rim w/ cast bell bronze flathead tone ring, 1-piece die cast flange, presto tailpiece, triple nickel plated hardware, dual coordinator rods, adjustable truss rod, ebony fingerboard w/ "flying eagle" inlay pattern, ebony peghead overlay with ornate inlay, dual concentric purfling rings on resonator, neck & resonator bound, includes shaped hardshell case. Imported from Asia.
GF100FE .. list $1895.00 ours $1325.00

GOLD STAR GF-100HF "HEARTS & FLOWERS" RESONATOR BANJO & CASE 12 Photos

Long awaited reissue of a very popular bluegrass banjo from the 80's. Features include select mahogany neck and resonator, 3-ply rock maple rim w/ cast bell bronze flathead tone ring, 1-piece die cast flange, presto tailpiece, triple nickel plated hardware, dual coordinator rods, adjustable truss rod, ebony fingerboard w/ "hearts & flowers" inlay pattern, ebony peghead overlay with ornate inlay, dual concentric purfling rings on resonator, neck & resonator bound, includes shaped hardshell case. Imported from Asia.
GF100HF .. list $1895.00 ours $1325.00

GOLD STAR GF-85 BANJO & CASE 20 Photos

Classic pre-war style flathead banjo, 3-ply rock maple rim, bound mahogany resonator, bound mahogany neck w/ ornate pearl inlaid rosewood fretboard, double-cut peghead with ornate inlay, adjustable truss rod, die-cast 1-piece flange, 20-hole flathead tone ring, planetary tuners, geared 5th peg, Presto tailpiece, armrest, all hardware nickel-plated, includes shaped wooden hardshell case.
GF85 .. list $1395.00 ours $975.00

GOLD TONE BG-MINI RESONATOR BANJO 13 Photos

5-string, 8" head, dark stained mahogany with white binding, brass hoop tone ring, rosewood fretboard with slotted diamond inlays, planetary tuners, nickel hardware. 30" overall length, 1 1/8" nut width, ~19-3/4" scale (tune to B or C), weighs ~5 lbs. Great little traveling companion.
GTBGM .. list $639.00 ours $479.00

GOLD TONE BG250F "BLUEGRASS SPECIAL" RESONATOR BANJO 13 Photos

Dark-stained maple neck & matching mahogany resonator with one-piece flange, sand cast bell brass tone ring on 3-ply maple rim, bound rosewood fretboard with slotted diamond inlays, armrest.
GTBG250F .. list $979.00 ours $734.00

GOLD TONE DOJO RESOPHONIC BANJO 10 Photos

Cutaway resophonic guitar body with 5-string banjo neck. Satin finish mahogany body & neck with rich brown stain, cream body binding, pearloid trim around top, single f-shaped soundhole, resonator cone with biscuit bridge, geared tuners, dot inlays in rosewood fretboard, 22 frets, standard ~26 1/4" banjo scale, adjustable truss rod, Straight Line style tailpiece, chrome hardware.
DOJO .. list $619.00 ours $464.00

GOLD TONE EBT ELECTRIC 5-STRING BANJO 8 Photos

8" banjo head mounted in cutaway electric guitar body, 2 pickups - a humbucker under the head and a single coil in the neck position, stereo signal to 1/4" output jack, pickup select switch, volume & tone controls. Maple body with sunburst finish, bound rosewood fretboard with diamond inlays, chrome hardware, 4-in-line guitar-style tuners with geared 5th peg.
EBT .. list $919.00 ours $689.00

HOPKINS CURLY MAPLE BANJO & CASE 16 Photos

This very fine resonator banjo comes from David and Paul Hopkins, of Tennessee. Features include very highly figured curly maple neck and resonator with sunburst finish, Tony Pass rim, Hopkins flathead tone ring, ornate fingerboard and peghead inlays, engraved Waverly planetary pegs & geared 5th peg all with grained ivoroid buttons, ebony fretboard, gold plated hardware, engraved armrest & tailpiece, bound neck and resonator, railroad spikes at frets 7, 9 & 10, includes shaped wooden hardshell case.
DPH2 $4700.00

HOPKINS RENAISSANCE RESONATOR BANJO & CASE 13 Photos

From David and Paul Hopkins, this model features knightly "crown & swords" inlays on the fingerboard and peghead, figured walnut neck and resonator, Tony Pass rim, Hopkins flathead tone ring, double band engraved planetary pegs & 5th peg, ebony fretboard, engraved gold plated hardware, bound neck and resonator, railroad spikes at frets 7, 9 & 10, includes shaped wooden hardshell case.
DPH4 .. list $5995.00 ours $4995.00

HOPKINS WOODIE RESONATOR BANJO & CASE 13 Photos

As the name implies this fabulous banjo is an example of just what wood can do all on its own. This bluegrass banjo has no tone ring !!!. Rather it has a very inventive Pass rim. Just keep the head tension up on this banjo and you will get a surprisingly powerful response. Also, this banjo weighs far less than a typical resonator banjo. Other features include figured walnut neck and resonator, ornate fingerboard and peghead inlays, planetary pegs & geared 5th peg, ebony fretboard, chrome plated hardware, bound neck and resonator, railroad spikes at frets 7, 9 & 10, includes shaped wooden hardshell case.
DPH3 .. list $5195.00 ours $4195.00

HUBER LANCASTER & CASE 15 Photos

Classic mahogany resonator banjo with nickel hardware. As with all Huber banjos, its tonal "engine" is the hide glue 3-ply hard rock maple rim fitted with the renowned Huber "vintage flathead" tone ring, which yields that classic prewar sound. Other features include an ornately inlaid fingerboard, 5-ply prewar style resonator, Waverly V-2 tuning pegs, steel coordinator rods, 2-way adjustable truss rod, 1-piece die cast flange, Huber head & bridge, bound neck & resonator and gloss lacquer finish. Includes a shaped wooden hardshell case.
HRB8 $3875.00

HUBER RON BLOCK & CASE 13 Photos

Designed with Ron Block, of "Alison Krauss & Union Station" fame, this Huber features curly maple neck and 5-ply pre war style resonator with 2 concentric wood marquetry purfling rings. Fiddle cut peghead with ornate inlay. 3-ply hard rock maple rim (hide glue joins the layers as in the prewar era) is fitted with Huber's renowned "vintage flathead" tone ring. Wide (1-3/16" @ nut) rosewood fingerboard with ornate inlays and name block at 21st fret. Other features include Waverly V-2 tuning pegs, steel coordinator rods, 2-way adjustable truss rod, 1-piece die cast flange, gold plated hardware, engraved armrest and tension hoop, clamshell tailpiece, Huber head & bridge, bound neck & resonator and rich dark brown gloss lacquer finish. Includes a shaped wooden hardshell case.
HRB7 $4950.00

KEL KROYDON "NEW GENERATION" 5-STRING RESONATOR BANJO & CASE Photo

Amazing reproductions of the much coveted pre-war Style 10 & 11 Kel Kroydon banjos. Modern technology and skilled craftsmanship has enabled the original banjos to be replicated down to the most minute detail, while each model features its own unique ornate design and sought after bluegrass sound. Available on a limited basis, these wonderful reproductions are also offered with custom specifications - from neck woods to binding, tone rings to tuners. Please inquire for further details on these custom options and pricing.
KKNG

Style 10	$3499.00 available as a special order -- normally ships within 90-120 days
Style 11	$3499.00 available as a special order -- normally ships within 90-120 days

KEL KROYDON 5-STRING RESONATOR BANJO & CASE Photo

Amazing reproductions of the much coveted pre-war Style 10 & 11 Kel Kroydon banjos. Modern technology and skilled craftsmanship has enabled the original banjos to be replicated down to the most minute detail, while each model features its own unique ornate design and sought after bluegrass sound. Available on a limited basis, these wonderful reproductions are also offered with custom specifications - from neck woods to binding, tone rings to tuners. Please inquire for further details on these custom options and pricing.
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Style 10	$3499.00 available as a special order -- normally ships within 90-120 days
Style 11	$3499.00 on order, expected arrival date unknown
Model 46 Style 10	$3299.00 available as a special order -- normally ships within 90-120 days
Model 46 Style 11	$3299.00

KEL KROYDON CHARLIE CUSHMAN SIGNATURE 5-STRING RESONATOR BANJO Photo

The Charlie Cushman Signature Series Kel Kroydon Banjo was developed by combining the playing and set-up knowledge of Charlie Cushman (from Vince Gill's band) with the impeccable craftsmanship of Robin Smith along with adding the Dannick Tone Ring developed by Tom Mirisola of American Banjo Company. This combination creates what Charlie calls "one great sounding banjo!"
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gold hardware	$4899.00 available as a special order -- normally ships within 90-120 days

LOUZEE BLACK JACK RESONATOR BANJO & CASE 13 Photos

Don't gamble on just any lousy banjo, gamble on this LouZee Black Jack bluegrass banjo!! You'll definitely walk away a winner. The Black Jack features a stunning black finish, Tony Pass "Lost Timbre" block rim fitted with an exclusive Hopkins flathead tone ring, gold plated engraved brass hardware, frosted head, bound mahogany resonator w/ concentric purfling rings, bound mahogany neck with ebony fretboard with MOP "LouZee" inlays, RR spikes @ the 7th, 9th & 10th frets, peghead with fancy inlays and gold double band tuners w/ gold 5-Star 5th peg, ivoroid tuner buttons, and adjustable truss rod. Included are a quality shaped wooden hardshell case (not some lousy case) & a genuine official birth certificate (w/photos & a special disc!!!). Excellent banjo.
LZB10 .. list $6450.00 ours $5450.00

LOUZEE MAHOGANY GOLDEN ROLL RESONATOR BANJO & CASE 18 Photos

Wipe all doubts away folks, this is a truly LouZee bluegrass banjo!! This very deluxe mahogany version features multi-color purfling on the side of the neck and the side of the resonator, a Tony Pass "Lost Timbre" block rim fitted with an exclusive Hopkins flathead tone ring, gold engraved armrest, tailpiece & tension hoop, and frosted head. The bound mahogany neck has an ebony fretboard with MOP "LouZee" inlays, RR spikes @ the 7th, 9th & 10th frets, peghead with a phenomenal tribute to the historically significant MOTS (mother-of-toilet-seat) inlay material (both peghead & truss rod cover are inlaid), gold engraved double band tuners w/ gold 5-Star 5th peg, and adjustable truss rod. Included are a quality shaped wooden hardshell case (not some lousy case), a genuine official birth certificate (w/photos & a special disc!!!), This LouZee banjo has a killer sound that kicks butt!
LZB3 .. list $6295.00 ours $5195.00

MITCH "CONVERTIBLE" RESONATOR BANJO & CASE 15 Photos

MAPLE - Flathead & archtop banjo all in one instrument. By utilizing the innovative "Mitchell Tone Ring Mate" tone ring system you can convert this banjo into either a flathead or archtop banjo, such as you prefer. The tone ring components are heavy polished unplated brass for great sound and sustain. Other classic features include a 3-ply maple rim, flame maple neck and resonator, tortoise-shell neck & resonator binding, ornately inlaid rosewood fretboard, double-cut peghead, adjustable truss rod, ~26-3/8" scale, planetary tuners & geared 5th peg, nickel hardware, white frosted head and flattop wooden hardshell case. Designed by Mitch Meadors, crafted by Eric Sullivan and endorsed by Joey Cox, of "Doyle Lawson & Quick Silver."
MRB1 .. list $3995.00 ours $3195.00

MITCH "CONVERTIBLE" RESONATOR BANJO & CASE 12 Photos

MAHOGANY - Flathead & archtop banjo all in one instrument. By utilizing the innovative "Mitchell Tone Ring Mate" tone ring system you can convert this banjo into either a flathead or archtop banjo, such as you prefer. The tone ring components are heavy polished unplated brass for great sound and sustain. Other classic features include a 3-ply maple rim, mahogany neck and resonator, tortoise-shell neck & resonator binding, ornately inlaid rosewood fretboard, double-cut peghead, adjustable truss rod, ~26-3/8" scale, planetary tuners & geared 5th peg, nickel hardware, white frosted head and flattop wooden hardshell case. Designed by Mitch Meadors, crafted by Eric Sullivan and endorsed by Joey Cox, of "Doyle Lawson & Quick Silver."
MRB2 .. list $3995.00 ours $3195.00

NECHVILLE CLASSIC DELUXE MAHOGANY HELI-MOUNT BANJO & CASE 15 Photos

Mahogany neck & resonator, black Heli-mount hardware, new Cyclotronic tone ring rests on 80 ball bearings, radiused ebony fretboard for comfortable play, "diamond wing" pearl inlay pattern, Enterprise compensated bridge, straight-pulling tailpiece, Nechville Comfort Bevel Armrest of polished exotic hardwood wood. Players manual with thorough adjustment instructions and wrench set included. Archtop hardshell case. Join the banjo revolution!
NCMAH1 .. list $3750.00 ours $3375.00

NECHVILLE GEOMETRIC DELUXE MAPLE HELI-MOUNT BANJO & CASE 14 Photos

- Dark stained maple neck & resonator, black binding with white side inlay, black Heli-mount hardware, Cyclatronic tone ring (rests on 80 ball bearings for excellent tone and smooth head-tension adjustments), bound and radiused ebony fretboard with pearl dot position inlays, Enterprise compensated bridge, straight-pulling tailpiece, Nechville comfort bevel wooden armrest, gloss finish. Wrench set and players manual with thorough adjustment instructions included. Archtop hardshell case. Join the banjo revolution!
NGEODX .. list $3195.00 ours $2875.00

NECHVILLE WALNUT PHANTOM BANJO & CASE 17 Photos

Nechville's unique Heli-Mount pot design plus a tunneled 5th string - tune all 5 strings at the headstock! Walnut neck and fabulous burl walnut resonator, curly maple binding, cocobolo (rosewood family) fretboard (radiused for playing comfort), side dot position inlays only, Megaphonic 40-hole tone ring with Cyclotronic ball bearing system, black Helimount hardware, chrome tailpiece and guitar-style tuners, Enterprise compensated bridge, Nechville straight-pulling tailpiece, Remo Renaissance head, and Comfort Bevel Armrest. Players manual with thorough adjustment instructions and wrench set included. Archtop hardshell case.
NWALPHAN .. list $4700.00 ours $4230.00

OME ODYSSEY MEGATONE 200 BANJO & CASE 16 Photos

Curly maple neck & resonator with warm brown stain. Neck, peghead and resonator are bound in ivoroid, ebony fretboard and peghead overlay with ornate pearl & abalone inlay pattern, railroad spikes at 7th & 9th frets. Ome Megatone tone ring, nickel hardware, 2-band planetary gears with ivoroid buttons, gloss finish. Deluxe AVS case.
ODYSSEY $4495.00

RECORDING KING MELODY KING & CASE 16 Photos

A new entry to the increasingly popular lightweight, all wooden rim / tone-ring banjo realm. Styling is based upon the classic bluegrass flathead resonator banjo, but the 3-ply maple 11" diameter rim does not have the usual heavy tone-ring. Rather, the rim itself has been shaped in such a way as to simulate a flathead tone-ring, yielding a still powerful sound without the weight typical of flathead banjos. Other classic features include mahogany neck & resonator, double-cut peghead, rosewood fretboard, fan style pearl inlays in fretboard and peghead, planet pegs & geared 5th peg, nickel hardware, dual coordinator rods, 1-piece flange, adjustable truss rod, 26-1/4" scale, dark stained mahogany gloss finish & shaped flattop wooden hardshell case. Imported from Asia.
RKB50 .. list $1000.00 ours $750.00

RECORDING KING PROFESSIONAL & CASE 17 Photos

FLATHEAD - NICKEL HARDWARE - Classic resonator banjo features 3-ply maple 11" rim, bell brass flathead tone ring, 1-piece flange, mahogany neck and resonator, ebony fretboard with ornate inlay, double-cut headstock with fancy inlay, bound neck, resonator & peghead, planetary pegs, geared 5th peg, dual coordinator rods, adjustable truss rod, ~26-1/4" scale, Presto-style tailpiece, armrest, nickel plated hardware, fiberskyn head, dual purfling rings on resonator & natural finish. Includes shaped wooden hardshell case. Imported from Asia.
RKB80 .. list $1400.00 ours $1050.00

RECORDING KING PROFESSIONAL & CASE 12 Photos

GOLD HARDWARE - Classic resonator banjo features 3-ply maple 11" rim, bell brass flathead tone ring, 1-piece flange, mahogany neck and resonator, ebony fretboard with ornate inlay, double-cut headstock with fancy inlay, bound neck, resonator & peghead, planetary pegs, geared 5th peg, dual coordinator rods, adjustable truss rod, ~26-1/4" scale, Presto-style tailpiece, armrest, gold plated hardware, fiberskyn head, dual purfling rings on resonator & natural finish. Includes shaped wooden hardshell case. Imported from Asia.
RKB82 .. list $1800.00 ours $1350.00

RECORDING KING SOLOIST & CASE Photo

NICKEL HARDWARE - Classic resonator banjo features 3-ply maple rim, bell brass flathead tone ring, 1-piece flange, flamed maple neck and resonator, rosewood fretboard with ornate inlay, double-cut headstock with fancy inlay, bound neck, resonator & peghead, planetary pegs, geared 5th peg, dual coordinator rods, adjustable truss rod, ~26-1/4" scale, Presto-style tailpiece, armrest, nickel plated hardware, fiberskyn head & sunburst finish. Includes shaped wooden hardshell case. Imported from Asia.
RKB85 .. list $1900.00 ours $1275.00

RECORDING KING SOLOIST & CASE 12 Photos

GOLD HARDWARE - Classic resonator banjo features 3-ply maple 11" rim, bell brass flathead tone ring, 1-piece flange, flamed maple neck and resonator, rosewood fretboard with ornate inlay, double-cut headstock with fancy inlay, bound neck, resonator & peghead, planetary pegs, geared 5th peg, dual coordinator rods, adjustable truss rod, ~26-1/4" scale, Presto-style tailpiece, armrest, gold plated hardware, fiberskyn head & sunburst finish. Includes shaped wooden hardshell case. Imported from Asia.
RKB87 .. list $2250.00 ours $1525.00

RECORDING KING SONGSTER 15 Photos

Interesting entry level banjo, classic resonator banjo design with a simple brass hoop tone ring, 11" multi-ply maple rim, mahogany neck and resonator, adjustable truss rod, ~26-3/8" scale, 1-piece flange, rosewood fretboard, ornate fingerboard and peghead inlays, planetary tuners & geared 5th peg, armrest, Kershner tailpiece, nickel plated hardware and gloss natural finish. Imported from Asia.
RKB20 .. list $450.00 ours $335.00

ROVER RB-115 RESONATOR BANJO 11 Photos

Nicely designed student banjo features an 11" diameter multi-ply rim with simple brass hoop tone ring, bound mahogany resonator, mahogany neck with double-cut peghead and adjustable truss rod, ~26-3/8" scale, dot inlaid rosewood fretboard, planetary tuners, geared 5th peg, Waverly style tailpiece, 24 tension hooks, adjustable rim rod, armrest, frosted white head and ebony capped maple bridge. All the essentials. Imported from Asia.
RB115 .. list $449.00 ours $350.00

ROVER RB-45 RESONATOR BANJO 15 Photos

Features cast aluminum integral rim / flathead tone ring unit, mahogany neck & resonator, dot inlaid rosewood fingerboard, fiddle shaped peghead w/ planet pegs, geared 5th peg, nickel plated hardware, adjustable truss rod & rim rod and 24 hook notched tension hoop
RRB45 $335.00

ROVER RB-45 RESONATOR BANJO, SHOPWORN

New, but shopworn (very small ding in bass side of neck), features cast aluminum integral rim / flathead tone ring unit, mahogany neck & resonator, dot inlaid rosewood fingerboard, fiddle shaped peghead w/ planet pegs, geared 5th peg, nickel plated hardware, adjustable truss rod & rim rod and 24 hook notched tension hoop
RRB45SW $295.00

SCORPION VINTAGE BANJO & CASE 11 Photos

Curly maple neck & resonator with sunburst finish, fiddle-style peghead with ebony overlay & Scorpion pearl logo, ivoroid-bound ebony fretboard with gull inlay pattern, Cox 3-ply maple rim, JLS#4 flathead tone ring, resonator is bound in ivoroid with black/white purfling, Scorpion bridge. Nickel hardware includes Presto tailpiece & 5-Star planetary tuners with ivoroid buttons. Thermoplastic hardshell case. Handcrafted by luthier Silvio Ferretti.
SCORP7 $2400.00

STELLING BELLFLOWER WITH OLD WOOD RIM & HSC 14 Photos

New rim built of kiln-dried old wood dredged from the "Lost Forest" in the depths of Lake Superior and turned into a superior tone machine by Tony Pass. Black walnut neck and resonator, Stelling patented tone ring, nickel hardware, ebony fretboard with flower and leaf inlays, floral inlay in peghead. Stelling archtop hardshell case. Railroad spikes installed at frets 7,8,9, & 10.
LFBELL .. list $4300.00 ours $3440.00

STELLING CRUSADER WITH OLD WOOD RIM & CASE 11 Photos

Mahogany neck & resonator, Stelling patented wedge-fit tone ring. Special features include a new peghead design, a slightly longer scale for more power (26.428" vs. 26.25"), and a straight nut with compensated bridge (vs. the traditional Stelling compensated nut). Rim is kiln-dried old wood dredged from the "Lost Forest" in the depths of Lake Superior and turned into a superior tone machine by Tony Pass. Nickel hardware. Stelling archtop hardshell case. Railroad spikes installed at frets 7,8,9, & 10.
CRUSADER .. list $4300.00 ours $3440.00

STELLING GOLDEN CROSS WITH OLD WOOD RIM & HSC 24 Photos

Fancy curly maple neck and resonator with golden sunburst stain, nickel hardware, Stelling patented tone ring, ebony fretboard with unique inlay pattern. Rim built by Tony Pass of kiln-dried old timbers dredged from the "Lost Forest" in the depths of Lake Superior. Stelling archtop hardshell case. Railroad spikes installed at frets 7,8,9, & 10.
LFGOLDCROSS .. list $4750.00 ours $3800.00

STELLING MASTER FLOWER WITH OLD WOOD RIM & CASE 20 Photos

New rim built of kiln-dried old wood dredged from the "Lost Forest" in the depths of Lake Superior and turned into a superior tone machine by Tony Pass. - Fancy walnut neck and resonator, Stelling patented tone ring, nickel hardware, bound ebony fretboard, bound peghead, pearl flower & leaf inlays (same as Sunflower), purfling rings in resonator. Stelling archtop hardshell case. Railroad spikes installed at frets 7,8,9, & 10.
LFMFL .. list $5000.00 ours $4000.00

STELLING RED FOX WITH OLD WOOD RIM & CASE 16 Photos

New rim built of kiln-dried old wood dredged from the "Lost Forest" in the depths of Lake Superior and turned into a superior tone machine by Tony Pass. Neck and resonator of fancy curly maple with reddish stain, Stelling patented tone ring, nickel hardware, ebony fretboard with maple leaf inlays, red fox inlaid in peghead. Stelling archtop hardshell case. Railroad spikes installed at frets 7,8,9, & 10.
LFREDFOX .. list $4300.00 ours $3440.00

STELLING STAGHORN WITH OLD WOOD RIM & CASE 18 Photos

New rim built of kiln-dried old wood dredged from the "Lost Forest" in the depths of Lake Superior and turned into a superior tone machine by Tony Pass. Figured claro walnut neck and resonator, Stelling patented tone ring, nickel hardware. Abalone purfling on side of resonator (upper and lower edge), along side of neck and around heel. Unique inlay pattern in ebony fretboard. Carved maple staghorns on back of resonator. Stelling archtop hardshell case. Railroad spikes installed at frets 7,8,9, & 10.
LFSTAGHORN .. list $6300.00 ours $5040.00

STELLING SUNFLOWER WITH OLD WOOD RIM & HSC 16 Photos

Curly maple neck and resonator with Cremona sunburst stain, Stelling patented tone ring, nickel hardware, ebony fretboard with flower & leaf inlay pattern. Rim is kiln-dried old wood dredged from the "Lost Forest" in the depths of Lake Superior and turned into a superior tone machine by Tony Pass. Stelling archtop hardshell case. Railroad spikes installed at frets 7,8,9, & 10.
LFSUN .. list $4300.00 ours $3440.00

STELLING SWALLOWTAIL with OLD WOOD RIM & CASE 16 Photos

Sunburst stained curly maple neck and resonator, swallows, acorns & Celtic knots inlaid in bound ebony fretboard, engraved pearl swallows in headstock and resonator, nickel hardware, railroad spikes at 7,8,9 and 10th frets, Stelling patented flathead wedge-fit tone ring, one piece flange, rim built by Tony Pass of kiln-dried old timbers dredged from the "Lost Forest" in the depths of Lake Superior. Stelling archtop hardshell case. Railroad spikes installed at frets 7,8,9, & 10.
LFSWALL .. list $5300.00 ours $4240.00

STELLING VIRGINIAN with OLD WOOD RIM & CASE 14 Photos

New rim built of kiln-dried old wood dredged from the "Lost Forest" in the depths of Lake Superior and turned into a superior tone machine by Tony Pass. Honors the state of Virginia, home of Stelling banjos & birthplace of the modern 5-string banjo. Shaded curly maple neck & resonator, nickel plated hardware, Stelling patented tone ring. Abalone purfling around side of resonator, along neck & around heel. Two colorful pearl cardinals in bound peghead, pearl & abalone dogwood blossoms in bound fretboard, ivoroid binding. The cardinal is the state bird and the dogwood the state flower of Virginia. Stelling archtop hardshell case. Railroad spikes installed at frets 7,8,9, & 10.
LFVIRG .. list $6300.00 ours $5040.00

TENNESSEE "CLASSIC MAPLE" BANJO & CASE 13 Photos

Figured maple neck w/ bound & ornately inlaid ebony fretboard, double-cut peghead w/ ebony overlay and fancy inlay, bound figured maple resonator, 3-ply hard rock maple rim fitted with a Tennessee 20 flathead copper flashed sandcast tone ring, 1-piece flange, planetary pegs w/ geared 5th peg, nickel plated hardware, Snuffy Smith bridge, gloss lacquer vintage sunburst finish, includes shaped wooden hardshell case w/ brown "gator-skin" exterior, handcrafted in Tennessee.
TN1 .. list $4649.00 ours Inquire for Price
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TENNESSEE "TRADITION MAHOGANY" BANJO & CASE 15 Photos

Mahogany neck w/ bound & ornately inlaid ebony fretboard, double-cut peghead w/ ebony overlay and fancy inlay, bound mahogany resonator, 3-ply hard rock maple rim fitted with a Tennessee 20 flathead copper flashed sandcast tone ring, 1-piece flange, planetary pegs w/ geared 5th peg, nickel plated hardware, gloss lacquer finish, includes shaped wooden hardshell case w/ brown "gator-skin" exterior, handcrafted in Tennessee.
TN7 .. list $3799.00 ours Inquire for Price
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VEGA BLUEGRASS SENATOR BANJO & CASE 13 Photos

Dark finish maple neck & resonator with 24-piece flange, multi-ply maple rim, Little Wonder tone ring (nickel plated spun brass sleeve with steel hoop inside), frosted head, Deering Presto style tailpiece, armrest, ebony fretboard with star at 5th fret, planetary tuners with geared 5th string peg. Satin finish, nickel hardware. Traditional hardshell case. Made by Deering Banjo Co.
SENBG .. list $2468.00 ours Inquire for Price
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WILDWOOD ARTIST & CASE, MAPLE 13 Photos

Stained curly maple neck & resonator, cast bronze flathead tone ring, one-piece cast flange, rim is machined from hard rock maple blocks giving a unique power and clarity to the tone, bound ebony fretboard with flower & leaf inlays of abalone and white pearl, ivoroid binding & decorative wood purfling around resonator, nickel plated hardware. Hardshell case.
ARTISTE .. list $3045.00 ours $2285.00