We know a ton of banjo jokes, but when it all comes down to it, their distinctive sound can be found in almost all genres of music these days. We carry Deering, Ome, Bart Reiter, and Vega instruments, and we've been known to have some classic used models, as well.
This Ome Bright Angel Banjo is spectacular. Here with a Shaded Burnt Sienna high gloss finish, it's a stunning instrument in every way - from its beautiful fingerboard and headstock inlays, to its pristine construction. It is an 11" open back, with a Silverspun tone ring and an ivoroid bound and capped Maple rim. A sweet tone tailpiece adds to its already smooth sound, and the playability of its Maple neck is exceptional. Other details include a fitted armrest and a bound fingerboard and peghead. So good, you won't want to put this Ome Bright Angel Banjo down. Comes with a hard shell case.
$3,650.00 retail
$3,285.00
This beautiful Ome Southern Cross Banjo is new from Ome and was crafted with pre-war bluegrass banjos in mind. The tone ring is an HG50, from Chuck Ogsbury - sand-cast bell-bronze crafted from a new alloy mix that weighs in about 4 ounces heavier than other tone rings. This has a really nice warm tone from the Mahogany, and features a radiused Rosewood fingerboard and 1.28" nutwidth. Stunning from top to bottom with real mother-of-pearl and abalone inlay. A truly wonderful player with some spectacular features. This Ome Southern Cross Banjo comes with a hard case too.
$4,445.00 retail
$4,000.00
Great for clawhammer or frailing, the Gold Tone MM-150 Banjo is loaded with rich warmth. Gold Tone's original open back, it has a Whyte Ladye tone ring, a Maple neck, and a scooped Rosewood fretboard. It's thinner (1/2") Maple rim provides more space in the sound chamber, creating a broad and resonant tone. With a Vega-style armrest, chrome hardware, snowflake inlays, and a Curly Maple headstock finish, this banjo has just the right amount of aesthetic flare. It has planetary tuners, a brass tension hoop, and a 1 3/16" bone nut. This Gold Tone MM-150 Banjo is a great value.
$819.00 retail
$614.00
Ready for the stage, this Gold Tone GT-750 Banjitar combines the twang of a banjo with the set up of a guitar. This has six strings and tuned in fourths, so if you want that banjo sound but don't want to learn an entirely new instrument, the GT-750 is perfect. Loaded with an SMP pickup it's ready to play live, and even has a volume control to adjust your sound on stage. It has a specially designed bell brass tone ring with a unique lip which increases sustain and overall volume. Curly Maple resonator, Maple rim, and a Maple neck. This Gold Tone GT-750 Banjitar is great for the banjo or guitar player alike. Hard case available.
$1,079.00 retail
$809.00
This Gold Tone IT-250 Irish Tenor Banjo is super cool. A short scale tenor (19 3/4"), it is tuned like a mandolin but an octave lower, making it easy for mandolin players to pick up and master. Great tone and volume thanks to a Whyte Ladyie tone ring, its thin Maple rim increases resonance and sustain. It has a Maple neck, a small Vega-style armrest, and a Brass tension hoop with shoe style lugs. This Gold Tone IT-250 Irish Tenor Banjo looks fantastic with Vintage Brown stain, Cloud inlays, and a pearl headstock inlay. Hard case available.
$899.00 retail
$674.00
This beautiful Gibson Granada Flying Eagle Banjo is a 2005 model in Excellent condition. This has some minor play wear and some scratches on the back of the resonator. The finish is a lovely amber that really shows off the flamed Maple and the Gold hardware. All the plating is in Excellent condition. This banjo was professionally used as a studio banjo and it plays great. Original hard case included. $4,000 Consignment item, sorry no free shipping. USED
Just like all of the other banjos we've received from Bart, this particular Bart Reiter Standard sports incredible build quality and no-frills looks. It is however dressed up a bit with a star inlay at the 5th fret, which is a cool touch. It has that wonderful, warm tone and the brass tone ring gives it a little extra volume and punch.
This open back features a rolled brass tone ring and a two ply laminated Maple 11" rim. The neck is Mahogany with an Ebony fretboard, and bone nut. This is a 26 1/4" scale length banjo and features a traditional peghead and a scooped neck.
$1,594.00 retail
$1,195.00
This Gold Tone CC-50 Cripple Creek Open Back Banjo is a great 5 string, particularly for those starting out on banjo. It's well built with a price that won't break the bank. You can even add a resonator to this on later. This has a Maple neck and Rosewood fretboard, with a 1 1/4" nutwidth. Set up nicely and ready to roll. This Gold Tone CC-50 Cripple Creek Open Back Banjo comes with a gig bag too.
$339.00 retail
$254.00
This Gibson Kel Kroydon Banjo originally was a tenor 4-string KK-11. Gibson introduced this model banjo and sold it with the one piece flange (now very sought after) and without a tone ring. The pearloid fretboard and resonator are the signature features of this banjo. This has been converted to a 5-string with a beautiful custom reproduction neck by Wyatt Fawley with the finish work by Leo Posch. The pot and resonator are original, but the original rim has been cut and fitted with a premium Blaylock tone ring. The original banjo neck was solid blue on the back, but this neck is a blue/gold sunburst to show the beautiful Maple grain. Scruggs/Keith tuners are included also. Gibson sold their name brands through Gibson dealers, and this Kel Kroydon through other outlets. This has an incredibly flat flange and is the cleanest example of one of these that I have ever seen. Courtney Johnson of the New Grass Revival toured for years with one of these converted 11 pots. This is a real treasure. The original neck, tailpiece, are included, as well as a newer tweed TKL case and strap. $6,000. Consignment item, sorry shipping not included. USED
Beautiful vintage Bacon and Day Senorita Banjo in Very Good Condition. This particular Senorita dates from the 50s/60s when Gretsch owned the company. This is a nice player with a stunning pearloid back and headstock, and comes with a hard case too. $500. Consignment item, sorry no free shipping. USED
