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A dramatic dragon is exquisitely inlayed in mother of pearl and abalone shell in the peghead of the Vega Dragon Star. The many scaled, fire breathing dragon's tail and claws are entwined around a bold Vega star amid vividly engraved in the classical tradition.
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The Legacy is a wonderful professional level banjo that is a racehorse for the performing musician and dedicated banjo enthusiast, an effortless and instantly versatile tool for boundless musical creativity.
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The Saratoga Star is one of the most elegantly beautiful modern banjos to enter the musical arena of classic instruments. With Kruger Bronze Tone Ring.
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The Deering Ivanhoe is part of Deering's Private Collection. We reserve the most highly figured walnut for the neck and rare pieces of exotic burl walnut veneer for the resonator.
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An open back banjo with a deeper 4" rim, the depth of a minstrel banjo, is what story teller and Grammy award-winner, David Holt has been playing since 1988.
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The Jens Kruger model has significant resonance and clarity, elevating it to the caliber of orchestral instruments. The Jens Kruger banjo is designed to unlock the creativity for the dedicated musician.
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An openback with punch! For modern clawhammer style players who enjoy jamming in any style of music this powerful openback banjo can hold it's own with a loud, clear bell like tone normally only found in resonator banjos.
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Tree of Life banjo is Greg Deering's modern interpretation of the old S.S. Stewart Tree of Life inlay pattern extended and embellished on the peghead to create a uniquely Deering look.
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The Jens Kruger model has significant resonance and clarity, elevating it to the caliber of orchestral instruments. The Jens Kruger banjo is designed to unlock the creativity for the dedicated musician.
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“I knew I wanted a radiused fingerboard. Having tried Noam Pikelny’s banjo with 24 frets (an extra two frets coming out over the fingerboard), I requested the same. I had always desired a resonator made of quilted maple… .” – Tony Trischka
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An Heirloom Banjo - The Texas Banjo commemorates the 150th year anniversary of Texas' independence from Mexico. Only 151 Texas banjos will be made, each with a serial number representing one of the years between 1836 and 1986.
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Made in USAThe Deering Gabriella is the ultimate combination of luxurious beauty and incredible sound - the sparkle of the mother of pearl fingerboard is breath-taking like opening a box of jewels when you open the case and the tone of the Gabriella is outstanding. The Gabriella is the very top of the Deering line.
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The Deering Banjosaurus is a longneck banjo custom made for George Grove of the Kingston Trio. The Deering Banjosaurus inlay features a colorful mural of the dinosaur age made from many different soapstones and mother-of-pearl.
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We make buying a banjo easy!
You don’t have to worry about buying a low-quality instrument from us. We only sell instruments of sturdy construction made from quality materials. We partner with the finest instrument makers in America.
What’s included when I buy a banjo from Banjo.com?
Professional Setup
Every banjo that leaves our store has been professionally setup and tested by our resident expert and owner, Barry Waldrep. He checks for any damage, loose connections, or missing pieces incurred from shipping. The spikes have been requested, these are carefully installed and finally the banjo is tuned and packed snuggly.
Starter Pack
Get started right away! When you open the box, your banjo will be tuned and ready to play. You may need to do some minor tuning so we include a tuner in the starter pack. You’ll also receive picks, and strap, and a DVD beginner lessons.
Banjo Lessons
We have partnered with a renowned banjo teacher to bring you six weeks of video lessons delivered right to your email account. We truly want you to become proficient player and enjoy this incredible instrument.
How do I know which banjo I should buy?
With so many models to choose from, we know this can be overwhelming. Most folks will let their budget help them decide. If you are buying your first banjo, you may want to check out our best-selling beginner banjos. Don’t let the low price point of the Deering Goodtime Openback fool you, it’s made by the same folks who make the Deering Sierra and other high-end models with the same attention to detail and quality craftsmanship. Here’s an article that may help you decide how much to spend.
If you’ve done some research, then you might have determined what style you want to play. If you are at that point then choosing between an openback or resonator banjo helps narrow down the options.
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What banjo brands are the best?
This is obviously a heavily debated topic. Some people are going to prefer Chevy over Ford, both companies have been around for a very long time so they must be doing something right. Well, the same thing applies to banjo brands. As mentioned above, we focus on American brands that craft extremely well-built instruments.
The Deering Banjo Company is one you’re probably familiar with. They have been at this since the 1970’s and they make some of the best in the business. They also make Vega banjos. If you are looking for other great American brands, check out Bishline and Nechville.
Am I getting the best price?
When it comes to new banjos, we guarantee we are selling these instruments at the lowest prices that we are allowed to offer them at. We offer a low-price guarantee so if you see a lower priced banjo advertised, show us and we will match any reasonable prices.
We also offer free shipping anywhere in the Continental U.S. and competitive rates to Alaska and Hawaii. Factor in the starter pack and the professional setup and yes, we think you are getting the best price. Not to mention, if you have any questions after your purchase, you can call us and speak with someone who knows banjos.
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