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Munde Gazette, Alan - MADE TO LAST 2008 -- Banjo Olympian Munde with his reborn Gazette. "Original tunes by Elliott Rogers and Bill Honker, both masterful singers, are classics in the making, while Alan's original instrumentals ..more... MCR-CD003 CD .. $14.95

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Delaney, Mark - SIDECAR 2008 -- Solo debut from the banjo man with the current chapter of the Country Gentlemen; with Audie Blaylock, Michael Cleveland, Jesse Brock and Barry Reid. Plenty of original barn-burners plus ..more... PATUX-CD175 CD .. $14.95

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Stevens & Edge, Beth - STRONG ENOUGH 2008 -- Beth's first solo album may surprise fans of the Stevens Family. On the "edge" of many genres of traditional music, Beth impresses with her authoritative banjo style, strong voice and ..more... PINEC-CD1164 CD .. $12.95

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Trischka, Tony - HILL COUNTRY 1985 classic reissued! The 5-string visionary's fabled album, with an all-star array of guests inclusing Sam Bush, Jerry Douglas, Bela Fleck, Tony Rice, Mark O'Connor, Del McCoury, Sonny ..more... ROUN-CD0203 CD .. $13.95

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Scruggs with Family & Friends, Earl - THE ULTIMATE COLLECTION / LIVE AT THE RYMAN Career-spanning retrospective, featured in his 2007 concert at this historic Nashville venue. Features guests Rob Ickes, John Jorgenson, Gary Scruggs, Randy Scruggs, John Gardner, others. 18 ..more... ROUN-CD0618 CD .. $14.95

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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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AN INTRODUCTION TO JAZZ IMPROVISATION FOR THE 5-STRING BANJO - VOL. 1 by David Crisler Book/CD pack. Features chapters on major scales, chords derived from major scales, modes, learning jazz tunes, improvising and how to practice. Taught using tab. Spiralbound, 45 pp. ..more... 405-16 $40.00

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THE CLASSIC DOUGLAS DILLARD SONGBOOK OF 5 STRING BANJO TABLATURES Long awaited songbook featuring transcriptions in banjo tab of 21 songs exactly the way Doug plays them. Includes some of his best loved tunes from the Andy Griffith Show, recordings with the ..more... 49-000286 $19.95

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THE STORM STILL RAGES by Tom Adams Tab book for the banjo parts from the album of the same name by Rhonda Vincent. ..more... 574-1 $15.00

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FOLK BANJO by Peter J. Curry Long neglected, the banjoists of the late 50s and early 60s played a significant role in popularizing the instrument. This book covers the unique playing styles of 15 Folk Era players: Erik ..more... 587-2 $25.00

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BANJO FOR DUMMIES by Bill Evans Book/CD set. The famous yellow-and-black book series meets the world of the five-string banjo. Bill takes you through a guided tour of all things banjo, with instruction offered in clawhammer, ..more... 02-7627 $24.99

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COMPLETE BANJO BOOK by Neil Griffin Comprehensive book for 5-string banjo that contains 139 solos in notation and tablature. Reflects both modern Scruggs and melodic/chromatic stylings. 184 pp. ..more... 02-93723 $19.95

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TONY TRISCHKA MASTER COLLECTION OF FIDDLE TUNES FOR BANJO by Tony Trischka New! Book/2-CD set. A comprehensive repertoire book of fiddle tunes adapted for banjo, in easy to read tablature, by the renowned player and teacher of the 5-String banjo. 02-99583BCD $34.95

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BLUEGRASS BANJO METHOD by Jack Hatfield Book/CD pack. Scruggs-oriented, graduated approach to bluegrass banjo which assumes no prior knowledge of the instrument. This book/CD pack includes 25 lessons, each using a tune in tab with ..more... 201-1CD $28.00

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DVD - THE BEST OF FLATT & SCRUGGS TV SHOW, VOL. 5 New! Classic performances with the Foggy Mountain Boys, from their long-lost TV show from the late 1950s and early '60s. Lester and Earl with Paul Warren, Curly Seckler, Josh Graves and Jake Tullock. B & W, 1 hour. SHAN-DVD615 $17.95

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DVD - THE BEST OF FLATT & SCRUGGS TV SHOW, VOL. 6 New! Classic performances with the Foggy Mountain Boys, from their long-lost TV show from the late 1950s and early '60s. Lester and Earl with Paul Warren, Curly Seckler, Josh Graves and Jake Tullock. B & W, 1 hour. SHAN-DVD616 $17.95

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DVD - THE COMPLETE 5-STRING BANJO PLAYER - THE DEFINITIVE GUIDE TO BLUEGRASS BANJO by Tony Trischka Tony covers everything from holding the banjo to melodic style and standard bluegrss repertoire. In over an hour of banjo instruction he teaches: the G chord, alternating thumb roll, forward ..more... 01-DVD10802 .. list $29.95 ours $26.95

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DVD - BLUEGRASS BANJO BACKUP - BASIC LEVEL taught by Pete "Dr. Banjo" Wernick The first important goal for beginning banjo players is to learn to play with other musicians and singers. Using actual footage of a bluegrass jam session Pete shows you, in slow and clear ..more... 300-DVD313 .. list $29.95 ours $26.95

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DVD - BLUEGRASS BANJO MASTER CLASS: POWER PICKIN' VOL. 4 taught by Bill Evans A very detailed analysis of right hand technique by a master. He begins by showing you how to fit and shape the picks and find the optimal position on the banjo head, as well as how hand ..more... 405-DVD12 .. list $35.00 ours $31.50

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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 - BEGINNERS' BANJO DVD VOLUME 1 by Murphy Henry Learn Scruggs-style method by ear and songs such as "Cripple Creek," "Foggy Mountain Breakdown," "John Hardy," and others. All taught "by ear," the Murphy Method specialty - no printed material ..more... 285-DVD101 .. list $29.95 ours $19.95

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DVD - HIGH BREAKS AND BACKUP taught by Murphy Henry Learn some fancy Scruggs backup! Starting with 5 familiar songs, this teaches a basic up the neck break, then adds fancy licks. Includes different chord positions, subtle fill-in licks, and a ..more... 285-DVD122 .. list $29.95 ours $19.95

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DVD - PICKING UP THE PACE, MORE SLOW JAMMING WITH MURPHY AND CASEY taught by Murphy Henry & Casey Henry New! You enjoyed their first "Slow Jam" DVD so much, they're back with another! 285-DVD151 .. list $29.95 ours $19.95

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DVD - RON BLOCK - A FRESH LOOK AT BLUEGRASS BANJO New! Nearly four hours of instruction from this stellar picker on 2 DVDs, with a tab booklet. Ron teaches six songs he recorded with Alison Krauss & Union Station, plus one hot instrumental from the new Sierra Hull CD 405-DVD15 .. list $50.00 ours $45.00

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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 $359.99 ours $249.99

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DEERING GOLDEN HONEY CROSSFIRE ELECTRIC 5-STRING BANJO & CASE 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 ..more... GHCROSSFIRE .. list $4295.00 ours Inquire for Price

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DEERING GOODTIME SPECIAL RESONATOR BANJO 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 ..more... GOOD2SP .. list $929.00 ours $709.00

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HUBER RON BLOCK & CASE 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 ..more... HRB7 $4950.00

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KEL KROYDON MODEL 46 "STYLE 11" 5-STRING RESONATOR BANJO & CASE Professional quality replica with an aesthetic variation of the much sought-after pre-war instrument ("gold, red and black on yellow pearloid"). Featuring a pre-war era style resonator with a ..more... Model 46 Style 11 .. KK-46/11 .. list $3599.00 ours $3299.00

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STELLING SWALLOWTAIL with OLD WOOD RIM & CASE 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 ..more... LFSWALL .. list $5300.00 ours $4240.00

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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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NECHVILLE WALNUT PHANTOM BANJO & CASE SALE ! - $100 Manufacturer Rebate on any new Nechville banjo purchased before 12-31-2008 ! Nechville's unique Heli-Mount pot design plus a tunneled 5th string - tune all 5 strings at the ..more... NWALPHAN .. list $4700.00 ours $4230.00

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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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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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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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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 VanDeusen blue w/pewter $675.00 charcoal grey w/red $675.00 granite white w/blue $724.50 light grey w/blue $675.00

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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 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 $6.00

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PRICE RESONATOR BANJO CASE WHITE - This is a case built to maximize protection of your banjo. The rounded triangular profile shell is made from strong fiberglass with a complete gasket seal between the case body and the ..more... PBC1 $595.00

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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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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... WMT .. list $80.00 ours $64.95