Best selection of beginner and professional 4-string banjos

Our 4-string banjos are organized into three main categories, tenor banjos, plectrum banjos, and banjo ukuleles. You’ll find that many of the beginner 4-string banjos are counterparts to popular Deering Goodtime 5-string models like the Goodtime Openback 17-Fret or Goodtime 2 Plectrum. You’ll also find counterparts to popular Deering models like the Deering Boston 19-Fret Tenor or Deering Calico 19-Fret Tenor.

deering goodtime banjo ukulele

Goodtime Concert Scale Banjo Ukulele

Made in USA
$559.00 – $628.00

After years of customer requests, we are proud to offer the new Goodtime banjo ukulele! If you are searching for an instrument that is fun and easy to play in literally any setting, then the Goodtime banjo ukulele might be just what you are looking for!

goodtime 17-fret tenor banjo

Goodtime 17-Fret Tenor Banjo

Made in USA
$569.00

It is a delight to play with its short scale fretboard, slim neck and light weight body. he shorter 17 fret neck reduces the length of the entire banjo to just 32 inches end to end.

deering goodtime 19-fret tenor banjo

Goodtime 19-Fret Tenor Banjo

Made in USA
$569.00

Based on the best-selling Goodtime Openback banjo, the Goodtime Openback 19-Fret Tenor is tuned in 5ths like a viola or cello (C,G,D,A), and features a full 19-fret scale so commonly found in traditional jazz and Irish music.

deering goodtime 2 plectrum banjo

Goodtime 2 Plectrum

Made in USA
$799.00

Featuring a resonator, this banjo will be louder and brighter than its openback sister the Goodtime Plectrum.

artisan goodtime 17 fret tenor banjo

Artisan Goodtime 17-Fret Tenor

Made in USA
$899.00

A beautiful 17 fret tenor banjo that features a rich brown stain, planetary tuners, and a Midnight Maple fingerboard.

artisan goodtime 19 fret tenor banjo

Artisan Goodtime 19-Fret Tenor

Made in USA
$899.00

A beautiful 19 fret tenor banjo that features a rich brown stain, planetary tuners, and a Midnight Maple fingerboard.

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Deering Eagle II Plectrum Banjo

Deering Eagle II Plectrum Banjo

Made in USA
Original price was: $2,999.00.Current price is: $2,799.00.

Featuring the patented Twenty-Ten tone ring, this plectrum banjo rings clearly and brightly - yet never harshly. Played by Scotty Morris of Big Bad Voodoo Daddy.

Choosing a 4-string banjo

It comes down to what style you want to play. If you’re going to be playing Jazz or Folk, you’ll want to choose the appropriate 4-string banjo. Tenor banjos come in two major classifications, 17 and 19-fret. The tenor banjo became popular in in the 1920s in dancehalls with Irish players earning it the nickname, the Irish Tenor. The tenor is also associated with New Orleans style Jazz. Plectrum banjos are sometimes called long-neck 4-strings because they are longer than tenor banjos, typically 22 frets. They are popular for Jazz and Ragtime. Banjo Ukuleles are what you would expect from the name, instruments constructed like a ukulele, but with a banjo sound. They are a little easier to learn for most people compared to a 5-string banjo and are sometimes called a banjolele.

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