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, Bart Reiter, and Vega instruments, and we've been known to have some classic used models, as well.
Incredible Ome Bright Angel 5 string banjo with spectacular flamed Maple ring and neck and space-themed inlay work. Has a lot of woody tone you'd expect from an old-time banjo, but a crispy attack as well. Very balanced, full range sound -the ultimate frailer! -Eric s/n: 5295
$3,325.00
One-of-a-kind, one-owner 1993 Rich & Taylor Salem Custom Banjo in mint condition. Unbelievable workmanship and detailing with exquisite carving, painting and inlay work, coupled with gorgeous wood and gold-plated and engraved pot. A collector's item and a great player too!
$15,000. With original hard case. Give us a call at 1-800-747-9980 for more info on this unique banjo. USED
This is truly a custom open back banjo, featuring a traditional tone ring, normally used on the sweetgrass model and an 11" head. The fingerboard has stars and moon inlay and is scooped. The neck and rim are Maple with a hand stained and satin lacquer finish. Includes hard shell case. s/n: 5276
$2,345.00 retail
$2,110.50
From Ome Banjos, the Jubilee 12" Minstrel. It's Mahogany with Ebony overlays, with a 2 ply Maple all-wood tone rim, bound beautifully with Tortoise binding. The metal is solid brass plated with nickel. The neck has 17 frets with a frailing scoop and it's set up with 7th & 9th fret railroad spikes. With hard shell case.
$1,895.00 retail
$1,699.00
The Vega tubaphone banjo is unquestionably one of the most unique banjos in the history of this young and growing instrument. Touted by some as the ultimate banjo tone, it is prized for it's full, round and yet sparkling tone and for its depth, responsiveness and power. For years only affluent collectors could afford tubaphone banjos made early in the 20th century and anyone who wanted one would search and pay premium prices for these coveted instruments. Those days are gone. The new Vega D-2 Tubaphone is the first of a new breed of traditional style banjo that offers all the tone, dynamics, sparkle, power, depth and full tone and more. The fit and finish of this instrument are second to none and is part of the continuing evolution of this legendary heritage. Retail price is $3959. Minimum advertised price is $2969. Call us at 1-800-747-9980 for more details.
$3,959.00 retail
Deering's Golden Era banjo is a unique instrument, designed to replicate one of the most sought after five string banjos of the pre-war era. The Golden Era has a thicker neck shape, creating more sustain and a deeper resonator which provides that warm, gutsy tone. The Maple rim is turned to traditional dimensions, there's a 20 hole virgin bell bronze tone ring, and presto style tailpiece. Everything has been made with careful attention to the original dimensions to recreate the sound and performance traditionalists desire. New, with Deering hard case. Retail is $4559. Minimum advertised price is $3419. Call us at 1-800-747-9980 for details.
$4,559.00 retail
This Bright Angel is something to behold - look at the detailing! The artistry is matched by its playabilty and sound. One look at the detail, fit and finish of this banjo shows why Ome is regarded as one of the finest banjo makers today. The fretwork is impeccable. The peghead, fingerboard and rim are all ivoroid bound, and the rim is ivoroid capped as well. The 12" rolled brass tone ring gives this beauty increased response and plenty of sweet-sounding "cluck" if you want it. The inlays are "out of this world". This is one of the finest open-backs we've seen.
$3,325.00
The new Vega Little Wonder is a remarkable achievement in blending a versatile, bright, responsive banjo with a very modest price. The sound of this banjo is ideal for old time music, both finger style and clawhammer, folk, classical, civil war era, ragtime and for classic turn of the century parlor music. (Nylon or gut string banjoists will find the response and character of this banjo appropriate for their styles) It is also a perfect choice for any player who wants a powerful, versatile banjo that is not too heavy. (Try this one with a few bluegrass licks and you'll see what we mean by versatile). The Little Wonder has a deep warm brown stained, three-ply rock maple rim and a rock maple neck. The satin finished neck is fitted with an ebony fingerboard, inlaid with mother-of-pearl dots. The rim has 24 brackets mounted on traditional bracket shoes. The pot has one lower coordinator rod that easily and accurately adjusts the banjo's "action" or playability. This one is equipped with Planet banjo tuning machines and a geared fifth string tuning machine for stability and ease of tuning.
The new Little Wonder blends the best of today's technology with yesterday's classic tone. Retail price is $1429. Minimum advertised price is $1079. Call us for details at 1-800-747-9980.
$1,429.00 retail
Here's the Goodtime with a resonator for more volume and cutting power. A fantastic value! Retail price is $668. Minimum advertised price is $499. Call us at 1-800-747-9980 for more details.
$668.00 retail
Just because you are a beginner doesn't mean you need a low quality banjo at a cheap price to start out on. This is a no frills, high quality banjo made by the banjo experts. We have sold tons of these to beginners and professionals alike wanting a great sounding banjo at a reasonable price. Retail is $449. Minimum advertised price is $339. Call us at 1-800-747-9980 for more details.
$449.00 retail
Great open back Bart Reiter Standard banjo - dark stained Maple wood, rolled brass tone ring, adjustable truss rod and Ebony fretboard. "I love the pleasant, woody plunk of this open back!" -Eric
$1,280.00 retail
$960.00
This Ome Juniper Deluxe Banjo has a great old time sound. With 12 inch rim and a beautiful Victorian peghead. Really nice - Eric
$2,395.99 retail
$2,159.00
The Bart Reiter Galax is crafted from Mahogany with an Ebony fretboard, scooped above the 17th fret. It has planetary tuners, a Whyte Laydie tone ring with a Five Star frosted head. Get in touch with Eric for more info on this one. s/n: 2991
$1,594.00 retail
$1,195.00
The Deering Boston 6 String! Call us for more info on this special deal. Retail is $2029. Minimum advertised price is $1529. Call us for more details at 1-800-747-9980.
$2,029.00 retail
Beautiful inlays are only the icing on the cake of this exceptional Deering. It's styled after banjos of the pre-war "Golden Era" and has a fuller neck & deeper resonator than other Deering models. USED
$4,529.00 retail
$2,600.00
All the standard features are here on this 26 1/4 inch scale length Whyte Laydie: The Whyte Laydie tone ring, Ebony fingerboard and peghead veneer, hard maple neck and ivoroid fingerboard binding. There's a unique engraved pearl griffin with scroll and star inlay on the peghead, bone nut, Waverly tailpiece...
$2,400.00 retail
$1,710.00
Gorgeous Stelling 15th Anniversary model, with original hard shell case. USED
$5,000.00
Huber Roanoke with original hard shell case and leather strap. The banjo is mint – it's gold-plated and engraved, and it has a radiused fingerboard and Keith tuners. USED
$4,600.00
Deering's Maple Blossom offers higher grade wood, more inlay art, fancier binding, richer finish, brighter, crisper tone, clean yet full and rich harmonic response and more dynamic acoustic power than any banjo in the price range. The Curly Maple resonator is stained dark walnut, as is the Curly Rock Maple on the neck. The bound fingerboard is Ebony. With Deering hardshell case. Retail is $3949. Minimum advertised price is $2979. Call us at 1-800-747-9980 for more details.
$3,949.00 retail
This Sierra 5 string has got it all, a Mahogany satin-finish neck with a slender, low profile shaped for fast, accurate fingering for large or small hands - a natural Ebony fingerboard, planetary banjo tuners, geared 5th string peg and a three-ply Rock Maple rim and Mahogany resonator with white binding. Standard 11 inch head. With hard case. Retail price is $2549. Minimum advertised price is $1899. Call us at 1-800-747-9980 for more information.
$2,549.00 retail