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Nickerson, Ross - LET'S KICK SOME ASS 2009 -- Banjo picker Nickerson steps out with a slate of 14 posterior-pounding tracks, featuring the members of Blue Highway: Rob Ickes on Dobro, mandolinist/fiddler Shawn Lane, ..more... #BONES-CD3181 CD .. $11.95

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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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Martin, Steve - THE CROW: NEW SONGS FOR 5-STRING BANJO Actor/comedian unveils 16 cuts devoted to the banjo, all either written or co-written by Martin himself. Featuring guests Bela Fleck, Earl Scruggs, Dolly Parton, Vince Gill, Mary Black, and Tim ..more... #ROUN-CD0647 CD .. $11.95

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Pandolfi, Chris - LOOKING GLASS 2009 -- The Infamous Stringdusters' mercurial banjo ace steps out with his second solo showcase! 11 genre-busting new originals with an all-star slate of session pals: Chris Eldridge, Byron ..more... #SUGA-CD4056 CD .. $14.95

Featured Bluegrass Banjo Books:

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EARL SCRUGGS AND THE 5-STRING BANJO by Earl Scruggs Back in stock! Book/CD pack. Revised and enhanced! The classic method book for learning traditional Scruggs style. This edition features more songs, updated lessons, and many other improvements. #111-5 $34.95

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GIBSON MASTERTONE - FLATHEAD 5-STRING BANJOS OF THE 1930's AND 1940's by Jim Mills New! Features 19 of the 130 or so Original Flathead Five-String Mastertones known to exist. The Scruggs, Reno, Jenkins, Crowe, Osborne, Huber and Mills banjos are shown in all their glory, with details of their known histories and provenances, as well as never-before-seen photos, more. #49-1241 $45.00

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CD - EARL SCRUGGS AND THE 5-STRING BANJO by Earl Scruggs Finally!! The accompanying CD for Scruggs' perennially popular instructional book sold separately. ..more... #SCR-CD01 $15.00

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SCALES AND ARPEGGIOS FOR CLASSICAL BANJO by John Bullard New! This unique book of scales and arpeggios for banjo covers all of the major and minor keys. #02-21701 $12.95

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CHRISTMAS SONGS FOR 5-STRING BANJO by Janet Davis Book/CD set. Material for various levels of ability. Tablature only. 96 pp. ..more... #02-95444BCD $19.95

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IT'S A BANJO CHRISTMAS by Bob Cox & Ron Middlebrook All of your favorite Christmas songs arranged in a bluegrass style for both easy and intermediate levels. Includes an explanation of tablature, first position chord chart, original songs and ..more... #49-000008 $6.95

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CHRISTMAS SONGS FOR BANJO Melodies for two dozen classics arranged especially for banjo: "Away in a Manger," "Carol of the Bells," "Deck the Hall," "Good King Wenceslas," "Hark! The Herald Angels Sing," "Jingle Bells," ..more... #49-699799 $7.95

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A BANJO CHRISTMAS: 22 FAVORITE CHRISTMAS CAROLS arranged by Vince Sadovsky Arrangements in tablature for "Silent Night," "Deck the Halls," "Jingle Bells" 18 more -- with lyrics and chords. 47 pp. ..more... #49-78 $9.95

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A GUIDE TO NON-JAZZ IMPROVISATION: BANJO EDITION ed. by Dan Fox, by Dick Weissman New! Book/CD set. A concept that germinated in Weissman's mind while in music school. #02-20832BCD $24.99

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50 THREE-CHORD CHRISTMAS SONGS FOR GUITAR, BANJO & UKE by Larry McCabe You'll need only minimal playing skills and three chords - G, C, and D7 - to accompany each song. Melody, lyrics, and chords are included. Guitar, uke, and five-string banjo diagrams are ..more... #02-21281 $9.99

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THE CROW - NEW SONGS FOR THE FIVE-STRING BANJO by Steve Martin, transcribed by Tony Trischka Comedian, novelist, screenwriter and actor, Steve Martin is many things, but his first love is the banjo. His recent hit CD, "The Crow" (ROUN-CD0647), features 15 original tunes in both ..more... #300-607 $19.95

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CHRISTMAS FAVORITES FOR BANJO 25 Christmas tunes, including "Blue Christmas," "Feliz Navidad," "Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer," more. Tablature only, 64 pp. ..more... #49-699109 $10.95

Featured Bluegrass Banjo Videos

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DVD - BLAZING BLUEGRASS BANJO VOL. 2: EXPANDING STYLISTIC VARIETY taught by Greg Cahill For intermediate to advanced levels. Learn how to play tunes in different keys, positions, timings and advanced chords. Covers: using Keith/Scruggs tuners, 6/8 time, melodic style D-tuning key ..more... #196-DVD40 .. list $29.95 ours $26.95

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DVD - THE BANJO OF RALPH STANLEY: FROM OLD-TIME TO BLUEGRASS taught by Ralph Stanley This rare session with one of the giants of bluegrass and old-time music is a must for players and fans alike. Starting with clawhammer Ralph teaches a variety of ways to up-pick and frail on ..more... #300-DVD235 .. list $29.95 ours $26.95

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DVD - JENS KRUGER'S BANJO METHOD FOR BEGINNERS - AN EASY AND JOYFUL WAY TO START PICKING with Uwe Kruger(guitar) and Joel Landsberg(bass) New! Banjo virtuoso Jens Kruger has devised a completely different approach to learning the banjo based on playing a simple melody surrounded by open drone notes. #300-DVD378 .. list $29.95 ours $26.95

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DVD - MODERN BANJO IDEAS & TECHNIQUES taught by Jake Schepps Let Jake show you important techniques and ideas that will incorporate some modern sounds into your playing. Jake teaches the magic of the harmonized major scale as well as how to harmonize a ..more... #457-DVD128 .. list $29.95 ours $26.95

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DVD - MORE ADVANCED EARL by Murphy Henry Now on DVD! Learn four more Scruggs tunes the Murphy Method way, note-by-note, with no written material at all! #285-DVD162 .. list $29.99 ours $19.95

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DVD - MAKE UP YOUR OWN BANJO SOLOS: WHAT TO PLAY WHEN IT'S YOUR TURN TO "TAKE IT!" taught by Pete Wernick Learn how to create convincing banjo solos, both "on the fly" in jam sessions and with more precision in your practice time. Pete starts with the basic chords and rolls - showing you how to ..more... #300-DVD373 .. list $29.95 ours $26.95

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DVD - LEARN TO PLAY BLUEGRASS BANJO! LESSON 2 - LET'S GET ROLLING taught by John Lawless Teaches the four basic right hand roll types, with lots of examples and exercises, and how to use a metronome. You'll learn how to add these roll patterns to the simple melodies taught in ..more... #405-DVD9 .. list $30.00 ours $26.95

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DVD - ESSENTIAL BANJO LICKS by Ross Nickerson Ross teaches over 100 banjo licks in this fun and easy lesson. He covers: tips on left hand techniques, beginnings and endings in the keys of G, C, D; turnarounds in G, C, D; Scruggs licks in ..more... #457-DVD115 .. list $29.95 ours $26.95

Featured Bluegrass Banjo New Instruments:

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HOPKINS WOODIE RESONATOR BANJO & CASE 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 ..more... #DPH3 .. list $5195.00 ours $4195.00

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FENDER® FB-300 BANJO VALUE PACK 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 ..more... #FB300 .. list $429.99 ours $299.99

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GOLD STAR GF-100FE "FLYING EAGLE" RESONATOR BANJO & CASE 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 ..more... - on order, expected arrival date unknown #GF100FE .. list $1895.00 ours $1325.00

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GOLD STAR GF-85 BANJO & CASE 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, ..more... - on order, expected arrival date unknown #GF85 .. list $1395.00 ours $975.00

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DEERING GOODTIME SPECIAL RESONATOR BANJO New 2009 version with traditional peghead shape. - This improves on the Goodtime 2 with a nickel plated steel flathead tone ring for a brighter, punchier, louder sound. All natural finish maple ..more... #GOOD2SP .. list $929.00 ours $709.00

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STELLING MASTERS CROSS with OLD WOOD RIM & CASE 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 & resonator of figured Claro ..more... #LFMCROSS .. list $5800.00 ours $4640.00

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LOUZEE BLACK JACK RESONATOR BANJO & CASE 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 ..more... #LZB10 .. list $6450.00 ours $5450.00

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MITCH "CONVERTIBLE" RESONATOR BANJO & CASE MAPLE - SPECIAL SALE - 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 ..more... #MRB1 .. list $3995.00 ours $2895.00

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WILDWOOD PARAGON BANJO & CASE, BIRDSEYE MAPLE CUSTOM Fancy birdseye maple neck and resonator (medium brown stain), bronze flathead tone ring, one-piece cast flange, ebony fretboard & peghead overlay with ornate white pearl inlays, fretboard and ..more... #PARAGONBIRD .. list $3600.00 ours $2600.00

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RECORDING KING PROFESSIONAL & CASE 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, ..more... #RKB80 .. list $1400.00 ours $1050.00

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DEERING SIERRA BANJO & CASE New version with engraved inlays! #SIERRA .. list $2699.00 ours Inquire for Price

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Featured Bluegrass Banjo Accesories:

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ACCESS STAGE-ONE BANJO GIGBAG Likely the most protective gigbag at this price, durable black nylon exterior, dense foam padding, wall stiffener, strong nylon web handles, nylon zippers, large accessory pocket, dual padded ..more... #ABB1 .. list $69.00 ours $49.00

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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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STRAIGHT LINE TAILPIECE Spreads the strings out to pull straight from the tailpiece to the bridge, nickel plated. ..more... #BA77 .. list $30.00 ours $27.00

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DESERT ROSE 5/8" VINTAGE ELITE Z BRIDGE FOR BANJO The Z Bridge Vintage Elite is made from recovered hard maple, from trees that have been submerged in the cold waters of the Great Lakes for the last 100 to 200 years, with an ebony top. The Desert Rose Vintage Elite banjo bridge uses their own proprietary aerospace technology to raise banjo bridge performance. #BADRZ-VE-5/8 $35.00

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FARQUHAR BANJO PICK POUCH Handmade leather pouch that attaches to a tension hook on your banjo. Holds several sets of banjo (or other) picks. #BPP2 $15.00

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COBALT PLATED .020" NICKEL/SILVER FINGER PICKS (PAIR) Not only do these last, they do not drag or squeak on the strings, resulting in faster playing & cleaner sound. #CB820 .. list $7.20 ours $6.00

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CALTON DELUXE BANJO CASE - GIBSON 5-STRING RESONATOR BANJO If you travel a lot or just seek superb protection for your instrument, you should consider a Calton case. These custom fitted fiberglass cases are rugged, well balanced, and attractive, with ..more... #CBC1 charcoal grey w/red $690.00 light grey w/blue $690.00

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CALTON DELUXE BANJO CASE - STELLING 5-STRING RESONATOR BANJO If you travel a lot or just seek superb protection for your instrument, you should consider a Calton case. These custom fitted fiberglass cases are rugged, well balanced, and attractive, with ..more... #CBC2 granite white w/blue $765.00

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COBRA HOOK AND BALL END NUT SET Reproduction of the classic cool hook and nut sets originally found on Fairbanks, Cole, and other turn-of-the-century (c.1900, that is) high end banjos made in Boston - so called due to the ..more... - on order, expected arrival date unknown #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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SOSEBEE 5-STRING BANJO BRIDGE, 5/8" HEIGHT Standard spacing (1 11/16"), made with aged maple & ebony that gives these bridges a deep, warm, well rounded tone. ..more... - on order, expected arrival date 11/17/09 #GSB58-STD .. list $15.00 ours $14.95

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SOSEBEE SUBMERGED WOOD 5-STRING BANJO BRIDGE, 5/8" HEIGHT The new Sosebee "Submerged Wood" banjo bridges are now in stock!! #GSSW58-STD $29.95

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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. So simple, even a banjo player can use it. #NDTW .. list $60.00 ours $44.99

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NATIONAL NP2 NICKEL SILVER FINGER PICKS, SET OF FOUR Reproduction of the original National NP2, 1930 patent #1787136 fingerpicks. The proper contours and smoothly finished in .025 gauge. Just the way you remember them. Made in the USA. ..more... #NP2 .. list $11.60 ours $6.50

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RECORDING KING PLATED BANJO FLANGE Classic pre-war style pot-metal 1-piece flange for resonator banjos. Die cast, nickel plated. 10-11/16" inner diameter for 50's era rims, 10-15/16" at the lip. Outside diameter is 13-1/8." ..more... #PB600 $75.00

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EAGLE CLAW FIFTH STRING CAPO SYSTEM Finally! An effective 5th string capoing system that requires no permanent attachments on the neck. #RID $24.95

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STELLING "GLYDE-COAT" INSTRUMENT POLISH 4 oz bottle ..more... #SGP4 $8.00

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WITTMAN MINI CHROMATIC TUNER This small tuner (2-1/2"x 5/8"x 5/8") is fully chromatic, powered by a standard 9V battery and senses pitch with a built-in mic. The tuner is activated with a mini on/off toggle switch. Unit ..more... - on order, expected arrival date 11/12/09 #WMT $55.00