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Open Back Banjos (5-string)

RICHARD BROWN MESQUITE BANJOS "TEXAS TRAVELER" A-SCALE OPENBACK BANJO 13 Photos

Short scale, 10" rim, openback banjo handcrafted in Texas - 10" Mesquite block rim, 1/4" rolled brass tone ring, Renaissance head, 10" grooved tension hoop, 18 shoes and hooks. Select quarter sawn Mesquite neck, ~22 7/8" scale, 16 fret Texas Ebony fingerboard, side position markers at the 5th, 7th, 10th, 12th, and 15th frets, Signature Scoop, RB Signature Bridge, Mesquite peg head cap inlayed with Texas Ebony star motif. Gotoh geared tuners. Intended to be tuned to A or D, but sounds nice in open G as well. Mesquite is an incredibly stable native Texas hardwood with good tonal qualities, nice coloration and attractive figuring. Texas Ebony, from the Mimosa family, is extremely dense (it sinks!) and incredibly hard and is perfect for fingerboards.
MESQ1 $2200.00

CHANTERELLE FRETLESS STUDENT MODEL, CUSTOM 13 Photos

Man In the Moon peghead inlay - 2-piece dark-stained maple neck with adjustable truss rod, ebony fretboard, ebony headplate with pearl man-in-the-moon & stars, Five Star geared tuners, 12" stained maple rim with rolled brass tone ring, 26 brackets, Renaissance head, no-knot tailpiece. Handcrafted by Mike Ramsey
CH112FLCUST .. list $950.00 ours $875.00

DEERING GOODTIME OPENBACK BANJO with SCOOPED FRETBOARD 12 Photos

Student model with 3-ply rim, Deering's traditional peghead shape and walnut bowtie fretboard inlays. Fretboard scooped above the 17th fret for easy playing over the neck. - All natural finish, maple neck and 11" 3 -ply rim, frosted plastic head with 16 brackets, 4 guitar-type tuners, geared 5th string peg, excellent tone and playability, fine beginner's instrument. The scoop is a feature preferred by many players of old time frailing and clawhammer, not desirable for bluegrass or other styles that use the upper end of the fretboard. Made in the USA
GOODSCOOP .. list $499.00 ours $379.00

WILDWOOD MINSTREL, WOOD TONE RING

CHERRY NECK & RIM - New Minstrel model from Wildwood has a bubinga tone ring. Cherry neck with ebony fretboard and dot position inlays, block construction cherry 11" rim with walnut rim cap, ebony peghead overlay with Wildwood logo and star, planetary gears, Fiberskyn head, Waverly tailpiece, Vega style armrest. Sweet tone. Light weight (approx 6 lbs.)
on order, expected arrival date unknown
MINWOOD .. list $1895.00 ours $1420.00

GOLD TONE OT-800 TUBAPHONE BANJO & CASE, SHOPWORN 14 Photos

NEW but shopworn (1/4" finish crack on back of peghead) - 11" maple pot with tubaphone tone ring, bracket band with 24 brackets, Renaissance head. Maple neck with bound ebony fretboard, engraved pearl inlays, fretboard is scooped above 17th fret, engraved star in peghead, geared tuners, no-knot tailpiece vega style armrest. Mahogany stain, gloss finish. Great value in a fine-sounding banjo!
GTOT800SW .. list $1295.00 ours $900.00

RECORDING KING CALIFORNIA Photo

Traditional open-back banjo features an 11" walnut rim, simple brass hoop tone ring, walnut neck with maple center stripe & adjustable truss rod, ~26-3/8" scale, dot inlaid rosewood fingerboard with star inlay at the 5th fret, 24 tension-hook pattern, Vega-style armrest, dual coordinator rods, geared tuners, nickel hardware, star peghead inlay, no-knot tailpiece and fiberskyn head. Imported from Asia.
RKB12 .. list $800.00 ours $600.00

GOLD TONE OT-800LN LONG NECK BANJO & CASE 15 Photos

with Tubaphone tone ring and bracket band
on order, expected arrival date unknown
GTOT800LN .. list $1399.00 ours $1049.00

GOLD TONE BC-120 BOB CARLIN ECONOMY MODEL OPENBACK BANJO & CASE 13 Photos

Lighter construction, guitar-style tuners, and simpler cosmetics add up to savings on this fine-sounding intro banjo. - Maple neck and 12" rim with dark matte finish, ebony fretboard (just shy of 1-3/8" at nut) with scoop above rim for easy playing over the neck, plated brass tone ring, Remo Renaissance head, un-notched tension hoop with 24 brackets, no-knot tailpiece, hotdog armrest. Peghead has black matte finish with white logo and star, guitar style tuners, geared 5th peg, neck attached with dual coordinator rods. Lightly padded Gold Tone gigbag included.
GTBC120 .. list $629.00 ours $470.00

NECHVILLE ATLAS OPENBACK BANJO & GIGBAG 15 Photos

Nechville's newest openback banjo, a joint venture with Wayne Sagmoen, sounds great! Walnut neck with ebony fretboard on a 12" diameter walnut block-style rim with a cocobolo tone ring. A wooden flange on the rim takes the place of bracket shoes. Sagmoen provides the pot and Nechville provides the neck and innovative neck attachment. Loosen the neck with an allen wrench to change the action height or remove it completely for travel. Reattaching it takes just a few minutes. Nechville logo in peghead, Saturn and star position inlays. Top edge of fretboard is scooped above 16th fret for good thumb access while leaving all frets available for up the neck play. Enterprise compensated bridge, straight-pulling Nechville tailpiece, Renaissance head, planetary gears, nickel hardware. Heavy duty TKL gigbag with thick padding, zippered accessory pocket.
NATLAS .. list $1795.00 ours $1615.00

THORNBURG FRETLESS BIG GOURD BANJO - 11 Photos

TGB40-385 $550.00

OME MAGICIAN OPENBACK BANJO & CASE 16 Photos

Maple neck and 11" rim with amber finish, Ome Silverspun tone ring. Neck and peghead are bound with ivoroid, there are fancy engraved pearl inlays on peghead, ebony fretboard, and heelcap. Hardware is chrome-plated with engraving on tailpiece and armrest. Rim is capped with ebony and bound inside and out with ivoroid. A great-sounding work of art. You will not find finer workmanship anywhere. Renaissance head, shaped archtop hardshell case.
OMEMAG1 .. list $5145.00 ours $4630.00

J. ROMERO LIMITED EDITION 15 Photos

Romero's workmanship is the finest and this banjo has tone to spare! - 12" ebonized Eastern birch pot with integral Honduran rosewood tone ring, sculpted Honduras Mahogany neck (1-3/8" nut width, 25-3/4" scale), early Gibson-inspired peghead with ebony overlays on front and back, hand engraved Art Nouveau-inspired gold mother-of-pearl inlays on fretboard and peghead, pearl Romero "R" on back of peghead, fretboard is scooped above the rim. Renaissance head held with Romero's unique and artful hardware, tension hoop with holes (not notches) for the hooks, cast Nouveau L-shoes, cast bronze tailpiece, all are nickel plated. Geared tuners with black buttons, handmade 5-hole maple bridge with ebony top. Hardshell case, certificate of authenticity. Handmade in Canada.
JRB12-W2008 $2600.00

CHANTERELLE 12" FAIRBANKS ELECTRIC STYLE OPENBACK BANJO, BOUND FRETBOARD 13 Photos

Maple neck, 12" laminated maple pot with Whyte Laydie tone ring, ebony fretboard with pearl dots & engraved inlays at 1st, 5th, 10th, & 12th frets, ebony peghead overlay with engraved inlays, 5-star planetary gears with cream buttons, no-knot tailpiece.
CH612 $1600.00

WILDWOOD TROUBADOUR, BUBINGA NECK & RIM 13 Photos

Solid bubinga rim (block construction), tubaphone tone ring, bubinga neck, ebony fretboard with bird & flower inlays in abalone. Neck and rim are bound in black with a decorative strip of wood purfling. Fiberskyn head, Waverly tailpiece, planetary geared tuners, Vega style armrest. Bubinga is a dense African hardwood, similar to rosewood. Color can vary from light to dark.
TROUBUB .. list $2450.00 ours $1835.00

OME OTIS TAYLOR MAPLE 12" OPENBACK BANJO & CASE 13 Photos

Maple neck and 12" rim with rolled brass tone hoop, ebony fretboard scooped above 17th fret, oro diamond inlay pattern, satin lacquer finish. Fifth string capo spike at 7th fret, Renaissance head.
on order, expected arrival date unknown
ORO12 .. list $2650.00 ours $2385.00

CHUCK LEE MARBLE FALLS VINTAGE 12" TUBAPHONE BANJO

Tubaphone tone ring , 12" two-ply rim is 3/8" thick, 25.5" scale, double action truss rod, 1-5/16" scalloped bone nut, ebony fingerboard and peghead overlay with traditional style pearl inlay, offset abalone dot fret markers, fingerboard scalloped beginning after 17th fret, Pegheds geared tuning pegs, abalone side dots, No Knot tailpiece, and a Renaissance head
on order, expected arrival date unknown
VINTMARBLEFALLS12 .. list $2780.00 ours $2502.00

GOLD TONE OT-800 TUBAPHONE BANJO & CASE 14 Photos

11" maple pot with tubaphone tone ring, bracket band with 24 brackets, Renaissance head. Maple neck with bound ebony fretboard, engraved pearl inlays, fretboard is scooped above 17th fret, engraved star in peghead, geared tuners, no-knot tailpiece vega style armrest. Mahogany stain, gloss finish. Great value in a fine-sounding banjo!
on order, expected arrival date unknown
GTOT800 .. list $1295.00 ours $970.00

GOLD TONE OT-6 "LOJO" 6-STRING CELLO BANJO & CASE 15 Photos

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.
GTCEB6 .. list $1195.00 ours $896.00

KEVIN ENOCH FLUSH-FRET FRETLESS TRADESMAN BANJO & GIGBAG, CHERRY with NYLGUT STRINGS

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.
on order, expected arrival date 11/30/09
TRM100FLFF-CHNYL $890.00

GOLD TONE CEB-5 5-STRING CELLO BANJO & CASE 15 Photos

14" pot with Renaissance head for a great low tone. Peghead shape and inlays give it a historic (1920's-era) look. Tuned to 1 octave below standard A tuning (aEAC#E) or D tuning (aDADE).
GTCEB5 .. list $1250.00 ours $935.00

GOLD TONE BC-350+ BOB CARLIN DELUXE MODEL OPENBACK BANJO 13 Photos

Gold plated hardware, fancy inlay, bound ebony headstock and fretboard, and a dark brown mahogany stain set this apart from the standard Bob Carlin BC-350. - Maple neck, 12" laminated maple rim, brass hoop tone ring, 26 brackets Remo Renaissance head, no-knot tailpiece, hotdog armrest, neck attaches with rim rod (inside dowel stick for traditional look), planetary-geared pegs, truss rod adjusts from peghead, ebony fretboard (~ 26 1/4" scale) is slightly wider at nut for left hand comfort (1 3/8") and scooped above the rim for easy playing over the neck. Fancy pearl inlay design on peghead & fretboard, pearl inlays on back of peghead and heel cap also.
GTBC350PLUS .. list $1399.00 ours $1049.00

ROVER RB-110 OPENBACK BANJO 8 Photos

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

KEVIN ENOCH DOBSON MODEL BANJO, 12" RIM, with GIGBAG 14 Photos

Walnut neck, black-stained 2-ply maple rim, Dobson style tone ring, ebony fretboard (25-1/2" scale) is scooped where it meets the rim, ebony peghead overlay with engraved star. Remo Renaissance head attached with 18 brackets & ball lugs, No-Knot tailpiece. Built with Kevin's usual attention to artistic detail.
on order, expected arrival date unknown
ED12 $1495.00

KEVIN ENOCH DOBSON MODEL BANJO, 11" RIM, with GIGBAG 14 Photos

Walnut neck, black-stained 2-ply maple rim, Dobson style tone ring, ebony fretboard (25-1/2" scale) is scooped where it meets the rim, ebony peghead overlay with engraved star. Remo Renaissance head attached with 18 brackets & ball lugs, No-Knot tailpiece. Built with Kevin's usual attention to artistic detail.
out-of-stock, more coming soon
ED11 $1495.00

KEVIN ENOCH FRETLESS TRADESMAN BANJO & GIGBAG, CHERRY 11 Photos

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

KEVIN ENOCH TRADESMAN BANJO, SCOOPED FRETBOARD & GIGBAG, CHERRY

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).
TRM100-CHSF $925.00

GOLD TONE CC-OT OPENBACK BANJO PACKAGE WITH PLANETARY GEARS, GIGBAG, STRAP & INSTRUCTIONAL DVD 13 Photos

11" rim with brass hoop tone ring and Fiberskyn head, dark-stained maple neck with bound rosewood fretboard (standard 26-3/16" scale, 1-3/16" nut width), dot & star position inlays, railroad spike 5th string capo at 7th fret, fretboard scooped above 17th fret. Gold Tone decal and star on peghead. No Knot tailpiece, Vega style armrest. We include the optional planetary (banjo-style) tuning pegs. Included accessories are a light duty gigbag, strap and the Bob Carlin "Pick Up Your Banjo & Play" instructional DVD.
GTCCOT .. list $449.00 ours $340.00

CHUCK LEE MARBLE FALLS VINTAGE 11" TUBAPHONE BANJO 12 Photos

Tubaphone tone ring , 11" two-ply rim is 3/8" thick, 25.5" scale, double action truss rod, 1-5/16" scalloped bone nut, ebony fingerboard and peghead overlay with traditional style pearl inlay, offset abalone dot fret markers, fingerboard scalloped beginning after 17th fret, Pegheds geared tuning pegs, abalone side dots, No Knot tailpiece, and a Renaissance head
out-of-stock, more coming soon -- normally ships within V days
VINTMARBLEFALLS .. list $2725.00 ours $2452.50

CHUCK LEE GLEN ROSE VINTAGE 11" WHYTE LAYDIE BANJO 10 Photos

Electric (Whyte Laydie) tone ring on 11" two-ply wood rim, standard shaped heel, frailing scoop starting at 17th fret, 25.5" scale, double action truss-rod, scalloped bone nut with 1-5/16" width, ebony fingerboard and peghead overlay with pearl and abalone flower inlay, 5 geared tuning pegs (new violin-style pegs with gears inside), No Knot tailpiece, 18 brackets, and Renaissance head.
out-of-stock, more coming soon -- normally ships within V days
VINTGLENROSE .. list $2475.00 ours $2227.50

CHANTERELLE WOODY CUSTOM, CHERRY 9 Photos

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 3/8" 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.
out-of-stock, more coming soon -- normally ships within 240-360 days
CH712C .. list $1550.00 ours $1500.00

CHUCK LEE ROSE HILL VINTAGE 12" BANJO 11 Photos

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

CHUCK LEE PRAIRIEVILLE VINTAGE 11" BANJO 12 Photos

Slim shapely peghead, standard shaped heel, frailing scoop, ~25.5" scale, double action truss-rod, scalloped bone nut measures 1-3/8", ebony fingerboard with dot inlays, ebony peghead overlay with traditional-looking inlay, 11" two-ply rim with rim cap and brass hoop, geared tuning pegs, No Knot tailpiece, 14 brackets, and Renaissance head.
VINTPRAIRIEVILLE .. list $2230.00 ours $2007.00

CHUCK LEE OVILLA VINTAGE 12" BANJO 11 Photos

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
out-of-stock, more coming soon -- normally ships within V days
VINTCLOVILLA12 .. list $2165.00 ours $1948.50

WILDWOOD TROUBADOUR EXTRA LONG NECK BANJO & CASE 14 Photos

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.
TROUBLONG .. list $2635.00 ours $2045.00

BART REITER ROUND PEAK MODEL 12" OPENBACK BANJO 10 Photos

Bart's only model with a 12" rim - Mahogany neck, 12" diameter rim with rolled brass tone hoop and Elite Renaissance head, 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.
ROUNDPK .. list $1460.00 ours $1095.00

KEVIN ENOCH HALF FRETLESS TRADESMAN OPENBACK BANJO & GIGBAG, WALNUT 10 Photos

Have your slides and your frets too. Fingerboard is fretless just to the 5th fret. - 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.
TRM100HFL-WAL $995.00

KEVIN ENOCH TRADESMAN BANJO, SCOOPED FRETBOARD & GIGBAG, WALNUT

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, 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).
TRM100-WALSF $925.00

OME JUNIPER 12" OPENBACK MAHOGANY BANJO & CASE 11 Photos

Mahogany neck, 12" rim with rolled brass tone hoop, ebony fretboard scooped above 17th fret, graceful inlay pattern of diamonds and ferns in abalone & white pearl, 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.
JUNIPER .. list $2325.00 ours $2090.00

DEERING CLASSIC GOODTIME OPENBACK BANJO 11 Photos

Constructed like the standard Goodtime, but with some cosmetic improvements - fancy peghead shape, antique mahogany stain, and a shinier satin finish. Railroad spikes are installed at the 7th, 9th & 10th frets. As of November 2008, planetary banjo pegs are now included instead of guitar-style gears. Standard Goodtime features are a maple neck, frosted plastic head on 11" rim (16 brackets), geared 5th string peg. This is a great beginner's instrument, and like all Goodtimes is made in the USA.
CGOOD .. list $659.00 ours $499.00

RECORDING KING NE PLUS ULTRA 10 Photos

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

RECORDING KING CALIFORNIA DELUXE 11 Photos

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

CHUCK LEE GLEN ROSE ORIGINAL 12" WHYTE LAYDIE BANJO 17 Photos

Electric (Whyte Laydie) tone ring on 12" two-ply wood rim, laminated neck with colored veneers running up each side of the center strip, under the peghead and fingerboard, standard style heel, frailing scoop after 17th fret, 25.5" scale, double action truss-rod, scalloped bone nut with 1-5/16" width, ebony fingerboard and peghead overlay, angel with a trumpet inlaid on peghead, small floral inlays on neck plus dove in circle at 5th fret, 5-star tuning pegs with black buttons, geared 5th peg, pearl side dots, No Knot tailpiece, 14 brackets, and Renaissance head.
out-of-stock, more coming soon -- normally ships within V days
GLENROSE12 .. list $2697.00 ours $2427.30

CHUCK LEE DEEP HOLLOW ORIGINAL 12" BANJO 9 Photos

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 $2022.00 ours $1819.80

GOLD TONE BC-350 BOB CARLIN OPENBACK BANJO 11 Photos

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 3/8" 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), ebony fretboard and peghead overlay, 12" laminated maple rim with rosewood cap, brass hoop tone ring, notched tension hoop with 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.
GTBC350 .. list $1079.00 ours $809.00

GOLD TONE PAT CLOUD BANJOLA, ACOUSTIC-ELECTRIC 12 Photos

Design collaboration between Gold Tone and Pat Cloud. Celtic style octave mandolin body with a 5-string neck. Dark-stained maple back and rims, solid spruce top, curly maple binding, wide abalone trim around top, abalone soundhole rosette, guitar style pin bridge. Ebony fingerboard with curly maple binding and fancy engraved pearl inlays, pearl and abalone truss rod cover, S-shaped peghead, gold tuning pegs. Dual pickup system has an under-saddle bridge transducer and stacked humbucker mounted in top between soundhole & fingerboard. Stereo Y cable included. Mono cable activates humbucker only.
GTBJCLOUD .. list $1269.00 ours $952.00

BART REITER GALAX MODEL OPENBACK BANJO 13 Photos

Mahogany with Whyte Laydie tone ring. Elite Amber (Renaissance) 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) NOTE: Elite Amber heads are identical to Remo Renaissance heads. The only difference is the logo.
out-of-stock, more coming soon -- normally ships within 60-90 days
GALAX .. list $1594.00 ours $1195.00

KEVIN ENOCH FRETLESS TRADESMAN BANJO & GIGBAG, WALNUT 8 Photos

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

CHUCK LEE MARBLE FALLS ORIGINAL 12" TUBAPHONE BANJO 17 Photos

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

CHUCK LEE CHALK MOUNTAIN ORIGINAL 12" BANJO 16 Photos

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, 12" two-ply rim with 1/2" thickness, 14 brackets, 5-Star tuning pegs, pearl side dot inlays, No Knot tailpiece and a Renaissance Head.
on order, expected arrival date unknown
CHALKMTN12 .. list $2822.00 ours $2539.80

GOLD TONE PLUCKY TRAVEL BANJO & GIGBAG 11 Photos

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 $269.00 ours $200.00

VEGA SENATOR & CASE 11 Photos

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 $1994.00 ours Inquire for Price
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CHUCK LEE MARBLE FALLS ORIGINAL 11" TUBAPHONE BANJO 12 Photos

Tubaphone tone ring , 11" two-ply rim is 1/2" thick, squared-off peghead, 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 colored veneers running up each side of the center strip, under the peghead and fingerboard, Dobson shaped heel, 25.5" scale, double action truss rod, 1-5/16" scalloped bone nut, ebony fingerboard and peghead overlay, fingerboard scalloped after 17th fret, swan in water inlay at 5th fret and dual flowers at 12th, 5-Star tuning pegs, pearl side dots, No Knot tailpiece, 14 brackets, and a Renaissance head
out-of-stock, more coming soon -- normally ships within V days
MARBLEFALLS .. list $2892.00 ours $2602.80

CHUCK LEE GLEN ROSE ORIGINAL 11" WHYTE LAYDIE BANJO 15 Photos

Electric (Whyte Laydie) tone ring on 11" two-ply wood rim, laminated neck with colored veneers running up each side of the center strip, under the peghead and fingerboard, standard style heel, frailing scoop after 17th fret, 25.5" scale, double action truss-rod, scalloped bone nut with 1-5/16" width, ebony fingerboard and peghead overlay, angel with a trumpet inlaid on peghead, small floral inlays on neck plus dove in circle at 5th fret, 5-star tuning pegs with black buttons, geared 5th peg, pearl side dots, No Knot tailpiece, 14 brackets, and Renaissance head.
out-of-stock, more coming soon -- normally ships within V days
GLENROSE .. list $2642.00 ours $2377.80

CHUCK LEE OVILLA ORIGINAL 11" BANJO 16 Photos

Open back banjo handcrafted in the USA, 3-piece maple neck is separated by colored veneers, ebony fretboard scooped after 17th fret, pearl trailing star on frets 5-7, 25.5" scale, 1-5/16" nut width, 5 geared tuners, Girl sitting in the Moon peghead inlay, Dobson shape peghead and heel, 11" two-ply rim, No Knot tailpiece, 14 brackets, Renaissance head
out-of-stock, more coming soon -- normally ships within V days
CLOVILLA .. list $2277.00 ours $2049.30

CHUCK LEE OVILLA ORIGINAL 12" BANJO 10 Photos

Open back banjo handcrafted in the USA, 3-piece hardwood neck is separated by colored veneers, ebony fretboard scooped after 17th fret, pearl trailing star on frets 5-7, 25.5" scale, 1-5/16" nut width, 5 geared tuners, girl sitting in the moon peghead inlay, Dobson shape peghead and heel, 12" two-ply rim, 14 brackets, No Knot tailpiece, Renaissance head
out-of-stock, more coming soon -- normally ships within V days
CLOVILLA12 .. list $2332.00 ours $2098.80

CHUCK LEE PRAIRIEVILLE ORIGINAL 12" BANJO 12 Photos

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

CHUCK LEE ROSE HILL ORIGINAL 12" BANJO 16 Photos

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 a 12" two-ply rim with a Renaissance head and No Knot tailpiece, 14 brackets, neck woods and finish colors vary.
on order, expected arrival date unknown
CLLS12 .. list $1967.00 ours $1770.30

CHUCK LEE ROSE HILL ORIGINAL 11" BANJO 13 Photos

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

CHUCK LEE CHALK MOUNTAIN ORIGINAL 11" BANJO 13 Photos

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.
out-of-stock, more coming soon -- normally ships within V days
CHALKMTN .. list $2767.00 ours $2490.30

CHUCK LEE PRAIRIEVILLE ORIGINAL 11" BANJO 13 Photos

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 flower inlays, ebony peghead overlay (at first the peghead has the traditional flowerpot look, but a close examination reveals the pot has an inlay of a lady holding a pot), 11" two-ply rim with rim cap and brass hoop, 5-Star tuning pegs, pearl side dots, No Knot tailpiece, 14 brackets, and Renaissance head.
out-of-stock, more coming soon -- normally ships within V days
PRAIRIEVILLE .. list $2397.00 ours $2157.30

CHUCK LEE CHAUTAUQUA ORIGINAL 11" SILVER BELL BANJO 15 Photos

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, 18 brackets, and Renaissance head. AS OF 6/16/09 WE HAVE A CHAUTAUQUA WITH A SMALL REPAIR (DONE BY THE MAKER) AROUND THE 5TH STRING PEG. STILL FULLY WARRANTEED, YOU SAVE $300.00 ON THIS ONE. REGULAR SALE PRICE IS $2715.30.
CHAUTSB .. list $3017.00 ours $2415.30

BART REITER BACOPHONE MODEL OPENBACK BANJO 13 Photos

Mahogany neck & 11" rim, Bacon style tone ring (no internal resonator), Elite Amber (Renaissance) 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. NOTE: Elite Amber heads are identical to Remo Renaissance heads. The only difference is the logo.
BACONE .. list $1594.00 ours $1195.00

CHUCK LEE LONE STAR DELUXE ORIGINAL 11" BANJO 13 Photos

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.
out-of-stock, more coming soon -- normally ships within V days
CLLSD .. list $1912.00 ours $1720.80

VEGA OLD TYME WONDER & CASE 15 Photos

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 $1769.00 ours Inquire for Price
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WILDWOOD TROUBADOUR WITH BRACKET BAND, SCOOPED FRETBOARD 11 Photos

Dark finish openback banjo, maple rim, with tubaphone tone ring and bracket band. Flame maple neck, bound ebony fretboard with bird & flower inlays, scooped above 17th fret for easy play over the neck. Fiberskyn head.
on order, expected arrival date unknown
TROUBCUST .. list $2650.00 ours $1925.00

GOLD TONE MAPLE MOUNTAIN MM150 LONGNECK 10 Photos

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.
GTMM150LN .. list $919.00 ours $689.00

CHUCK LEE LONE STAR DELUXE ORIGINAL 12" BANJO 14 Photos

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.
on order, expected arrival date unknown
CLLSD12 .. list $1967.00 ours $1770.30

GOLD TONE CC-MINI CRIPPLE CREEK MINI BANJO 11 Photos

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 $395.00 ours $296.00

GOLD TONE WL250 WHYTE LAYDIE 11 Photos

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.
GTWL250FB .. list $949.00 ours $710.00

GOLD TONE BANJOLA 12 Photos

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
GTBJL .. list $779.00 ours $584.00

CHANTERELLE "WOODY" OPENBACK BANJO Photo

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

cherry	$1500.00 out-of-stock, more coming soon -- normally ships within 240-360 days
maple	$1500.00 out-of-stock, more coming soon -- normally ships within 240-360 days

ROVER RB-20 BANJO 13 Photos

5-STRING OPENBACK - 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 .. list $225.00 ours $175.00

BART REITER STANDARD A-SCALE OPENBACK BANJO 17 Photos

Short (~24 3/4") scale neck, mahogany 2-piece neck, 11" maple rim (mahogany stain) with walnut rim cap, rolled brass tone hoop, Five Star frosted head. 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.
on order, expected arrival date unknown
STANDA .. list $1326.00 ours $995.00

BART REITER STANDARD FRETLESS OPENBACK BANJO 10 Photos

Mahogany 2-piece neck, 11" maple rim (mahogany stain) with walnut rim cap, rolled brass tone hoop, Elite Amber (Renaissance) head. Five Star planetary tuning pegs, adjustable truss rod, ebony fretboard with scoop above rim, ebony peghead overlay with pearl star inlay. NOTE: Elite Amber heads are identical to Remo Renaissance heads. The only difference is the logo.
STANDFL .. list $1194.00 ours $895.00

CHANTERELLE FRETLESS STUDENT MODEL 9 Photos

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 .. list $950.00 ours $875.00

SAGA SS10P PONY BANJO 10 Photos

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, classic 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

SAGA SS10 OPENBACK BANJO 11 Photos

S.S. Stewart inspired design. 11" diameter rim of 5/8" maple, w/ simple brass hoop tone ring, 18 tension hook pattern, classic 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

VEGA NO. 2 TUBAPHONE & CASE 16 Photos

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.
VEGA2 .. list $4009.00 ours Inquire for Price
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VEGA LITTLE WONDER & CASE 14 Photos

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 $1529.00 ours Inquire for Price
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DEERING GOODTIME OPENBACK BANJO, NEW 2009 VERSION 12 Photos

Student model with NEW 3-ply rim, Deering's traditional peghead shape and walnut bowtie fretboard inlays. - All natural finish, maple neck and 11" 3-ply rim, frosted plastic head with 16 brackets, 4 guitar-type tuners, geared 5th string peg, excellent tone and playability, fine beginner's instrument for all 5-string styles, especially old time. Made in the USA.
GOODTIME .. list $499.00 ours $379.00

CHANTERELLE SPECIAL MODEL BANJO Photo

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

cherry neck & rim	$1275.00

VEGA LONG NECK & CASE 9 Photos

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
VEGALONG .. list $4939.00 ours Inquire for Price
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WILDWOOD "BALLADEER" OPENBACK BANJO Photo

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

natural finish	$2620.00

WILDWOOD "MINSTREL" OPENBACK BANJO Photo

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

natural finish	$1420.00
dark finish	$1420.00

WILDWOOD "TROUBADOUR" OPENBACK BANJO Photo

Openback banjo with Tubaphone tone ring, maple neck & pot, ebony fretboard with bird inlays. Your choice of natural or dark stained finish.
TROUB

natural finish	$1640.00
dark finish	$1640.00

WILDWOOD "HEIRLOOM" OPENBACK BANJO Photo

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

dark finish	$2240.00

BART REITER STANDARD MODEL OPENBACK BANJO 13 Photos

Mahogany 2-piece neck, 11" maple rim (mahogany stain) with walnut rim cap, rolled brass tone hoop, Five Star frosted head. 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. Fretboard scoop and rim cap are new features for spring 2008.
out-of-stock, more coming soon -- normally ships within 60-90 days
STAND .. list $1326.00 ours $995.00

BART REITER SPECIAL MODEL OPENBACK BANJO 15 Photos

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

BART REITER REGENT MODEL OPENBACK BANJO 14 Photos

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

CHUCK LEE LONE STAR DELUXE VINTAGE 12" BANJO

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. 3-piece hardwood neck is separated by a single ebony veneer, 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 patented planetary geared violin-style tuners, and the wooden tone ring sits on a 12" two-ply rim with a Renaissance head and No Knot tailpiece, 18 brackets. Neck woods and finish colors vary somewhat.
on order, expected arrival date unknown
VINTCLLSD12 .. list $1925.00 ours $1732.50

CHUCK LEE COTTONWOOD 12" VINTAGE DOBSON STYLE

Open back banjo handcrafted in the USA, fretboard scooped after 17th fret, 25.5" scale, 5 geared tuners, Dobson shape peghead and heel, Dobson style tone ring, 12" two-ply rim, No Knot tailpiece, Renaissance head
out-of-stock, more coming soon -- normally ships within V days
VINTCLCOTTON12 .. list $2450.00 ours $2205.00

CHUCK LEE COTTONWOOD 11" VINTAGE DOBSON STYLE

Open back banjo handcrafted in the USA, fretboard scooped after 17th fret, 25.5" scale, 5 geared tuners, Dobson shape peghead and heel, Dobson style tone ring, 11" two-ply rim, No Knot tailpiece, Renaissance head
out-of-stock, more coming soon -- normally ships within V days
VINTCLCOTTON .. list $2450.00 ours $2205.00

CHUCK LEE BUG TUSSLE 11" VINTAGE BACON

Open back banjo handcrafted in the USA, fretboard scooped after 17th fret, 25.5" scale, 5 geared tuners, Bacon tone ring, 11" two-ply rim, No Knot tailpiece, patented planetary geared violin-style tuners, Renaissance head
out-of-stock, more coming soon -- normally ships within V days
VINTBUGTUS .. list $2640.00 ours $2376.00

THORNBURG FRETLESS GOURD BANJO Photo

Inspired by early gourd banjos, this 5-string fretless banjo that has a tone that is really it's own! Each instrument is unique, with violin tuning pegs and a skin head remaining consistent from instrument to instrument.
TGB30

General descrip. & info	$495.00 on order, expected arrival date unknown

CHUCK LEE COTTONWOOD 12" ORIGINAL DOBSON STYLE

Open back banjo handcrafted in the USA, fretboard scooped after 17th fret, 25.5" scale, 5 geared tuners, Dobson shape peghead and heel, Dobson style tone ring, 12" two-ply rim, No Knot tailpiece, Renaissance head
out-of-stock, more coming soon -- normally ships within V days
CLCOTTON12 .. list $2505.00 ours $2254.50

CHUCK LEE COTTONWOOD 11" ORIGINAL DOBSON STYLE

Open back banjo handcrafted in the USA, fretboard scooped after 17th fret, 25.5" scale, 5 geared tuners, Dobson shape peghead and heel, Dobson style tone ring, 11" two-ply rim, No Knot tailpiece, Renaissance head
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CLCOTTON .. list $2450.00 ours $2205.00

CHUCK LEE BUG TUSSLE 11" ORIGINAL BACON TONE RING

Open back banjo handcrafted in the USA, fretboard scooped after 17th fret, 25.5" scale, 5 geared tuners, Bacon tone ring, 11" two-ply rim, No Knot tailpiece, Renaissance head
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CLBUGTUS .. list $2807.00 ours $2526.30