[row] [col span__sm=”12″] What makes a banjo high end? [/col] [/row] [row] [col span__sm=”12″] The term high end banjo can be taken differently depending on person purchasing it. For some it might mean $3,000.00 and for others it could mean $10,000 plus. To start I would say high end comes into play when you get […]
Deering Julia Belle 5-String Banjo
Wow! Deering Banjos has created another beautiful handcrafted piece of art. We are talking about the Deering Julia Belle banjo, now in-stock. This 24 fret, low tuned banjo is a unique collaboration between Deering Banjo Company, Allison Brown, and John Hartford. John Hartford is of course no stranger to Deering’s private collection of banjos, we […]
How Much Should You Spend on Your First Banjo?
How Much Should You Spend on Your First Banjo? Buying your first banjo can be an exciting and life-changing event for musicians of any level. But first you’ll ask yourself questions like, “How much would a good beginner banjo cost?” or “How much should I pay to start out with?” Both are very important points […]
What are the differences between 4-String, 5-String, & 6-String Banjos?
It might surprise the true beginner banjo player that there are so many different types of banjos available. Just like guitars, basses, and other string instruments, banjos come built in different models. One way to classify banjos is: 4 strings, 5 strings, and 6 strings. In this post, we’re going to discuss these three types […]
Goodtime Banjo vs. Goodtime 2 Banjo
What Banjo to Pick? That’s a question many beginner banjo players ask themselves. “Should I start out with an openback banjo and work my way up to a resonator banjo?” The short answer to all of that is no. It all depends on what you want to play. To illustrate this point, we’re going to […]
Deering Artisan Goodtime Banjos
Banjo.com is excited to announce the addition of a new line of Deering Goodtime banjos, the Artisan Goodtime Banjo collection – a beautiful lineup of banjos offering exception craftsmanship and a stunning aesthetic that you might typically only see on significantly higher priced banjos. Deering research and development is always hard at work designing and […]
Martin Pre War Dreadnaught Guitars
The Martin Dreadnaught Guitar started in 1934 with the D-28 and the D-18 Model. The D-28 Model was made with rosewood back and sides, adirondack spruce top, herringbone trim with forward bracing. The D-18 Model was mahogany back and sides with adirondack spruce top with forward bracing. These guitars have become the so called holy […]
Gibson Banjos
Prewar Gibson Banjos We will start with the pre war Gibson banjo. This means that these banjos were made prior to 1947. The models during this time frame were the RB-1, (Straight Maple) RB-2, (Walnut) RB-3, (Mahogany), RB-75 (Mahogany) RB-4 (Burl Walnut) and the Granada (Curly Maple). These were also available in Tenor & Plectrum […]
The Best Banjo Accessories
Banjo.com is pleased to offer some of the best banjo accessories available. In our shop, you will find high quality banjo parts and accessories for every player. Beginners and professionals will enjoy our selection. Stock up, orders over $199 ship free to the continental United States. If you have any questions, don’t hesitate to call […]
Why the Deering Goodtime is a great beginner banjo.
I have heard over and over from people buying a banjo for the first time. “I want to buy the cheapest banjo I can buy until I know I can learn how to play”. This is the worst thing you can do. It is not good for several reasons. It is obvious that the reason […]