Serious banjo players need a serious instrument that looks, feels, and sounds great. Here's our list of the best professional banjos.
GRAMMY winner and Banjo Hall of Fame member Alison Brown is one of the world's foremost banjoists and composers as well as one of the instrument's greatest ambassadors. In her hands, the banjo is equally at home on the front porch or at symphony hall. Brown has built a career taking the banjo far beyond it's Appalachia roots, blending bluegrass and jazz influences into a unique sonic tapestry that has earned her praise from a variety of national tastemakers including The Wall Street Journal, The New York Times, CBS Sunday Morning, NPR, and USA Today. She is a frequent collaborator with Steve Martin and Indigo Girls as well as the bandleader of the Alison Brown Quintet which is on a self-declared mission to bring the banjo to mainstream audiences. On her newest release, ON BANJO, Brown explores all the corners of the instrument's potential on a set of predominantly original tunes. Joining Brown are Anat Cohen, Stuart Duncan, Sierra Hull, Sharon Isbin, Kronos Quartet and Steve Martin.
Duo's EP highlights different banjo styles and variety in material, including cover of Europe's "The Final Countdown."
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One of the biggest myths about the banjo is that it is hard to play. Every instrument has different learning curves, and the different types of banjos and styles of playing it are no different. How hard is it to play the banjo? It's not. Learn why.
This head is very popular with tenor and plectrum banjoists because the smooth outer surface is quieter when strumming. The head has good bass response and sustains more. Head diameter: 11 inches
Gold Tone HM-100A A-Scale High Moon Handcrafted Openback Banjo, designed to satisfy modern clawhammer banjoists. This banjo features a mahogany neck and a 12" 3-ply maple rim with a faux dowel, providing a full, woody tone. It sports a rolled brass flat bar tone ring and a Remo Renaissance head for a smooth, well-defined sound. The ebony fingerboard with dot and moon inlays, cream buttons, and a satin mahogany finish add to its elegance. Equipped with GT Master Planetary tuners, a two-way adjustable truss rod, and a Trillium bridge, this banjo offers excellent playability and tuning stability. Buttons: CreamNut Width: 1-3/8" ZeroGlide NutTuners: GT Master Planetary Fingerboard: EbonyFrets: 17Inlay: Dot & MoonMaterial: MahoganyTruss Rod: Two-Way AdjustableArmrest: Little Mountain MapleBinding: MapleBrackets: 14 Pawn LugsBridge: Trillium BridgeCoordinator Rods: Single Rod w/DowelFinish: Mahogany SatinHardware: Nickel PlatedHead: 12" Remo HC RenaissanceRim: 12" 3-Ply Maple w/ Faux DowelTailpiece: Crescent TailpieceTension Hoop: 12" Notched 14 BracketTone Ring: 12" Rolled Brass Flat BarScale Length: 23-1/2"Weight: 6 lbs.String Gauge: .010, .022w, .014, .012, .010Tuning: AEAC#ECase: Gold Tone Tweed Hardshell Serial Number: 22406508About Us:My grandfather, Papaw Odell Suits, was a talented bluegrass musician who made everyone feel unique, important and loved, welcoming musicians from all walks of life into his humble picking room in Cleveland, TN. His legacy of joy, love, and music inspired us to create this store, where we aim to build friendships one person at a time. Stop by and pick one with us. -Drew & Stephanie Walden
Tony Trischka is an American musician who is best known for playing a five-string banjo. Trischka is considered to be one of the most influential banjoists
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The Coated Bottom Banjo Head has the traditional white look with a similar sound to a coated top head but puts the coating on the underside of the head because the smooth top surface is preferred by tenor and plectrum banjoists so it is quieter when strumming. Remo Banjo Heads are trusted by every major banjo manufacturer worldwide due to their quality of construction, sound and performance. Sizes are available in 1/16\" increments from 10\" to 12 1/8\" diameters. They come in three collar heights: Low Collar - 3/8\", Medium Collar - 7/16\", and High Collar - 1/2\".
Use these tips to help you change from chord to chord on the banjo smoother and easier.
Description GRAMMY winner and Banjo Hall of Fame member Alison Brown is one of the world's foremost banjoists and composers as well as one of the instrument's greatest ambassadors. In her hands, the banjo is equally at home on the front porch or at symphony hall. Brown has built a career taking the banjo far beyond it's Appalachia roots, blending bluegrass and jazz influences into a unique sonic tapestry that has earned her praise from a variety of national tastemakers including The Wall Street Journal, The New York Times, CBS Sunday Morning, NPR, and USA Today. She is a frequent collaborator with Steve Martin and Indigo Girls as well as the bandleader of the Alison Brown Quintet which is on a self-declared mission to bring the banjo to mainstream audiences. On her newest release, ON BANJO, Brown explores all the corners of the instrument's potential on a set of predominantly original tunes. Joining Brown are Anat Cohen, Stuart Duncan, Sierra Hull, Sharon Isbin, Kronos Quartet and Steve Martin. Track List: Disc: 11. Wind the Clock 2. Choro 'Nuff 3. Foggy Morning Breaking 4. Sweet Sixteenths 5. Sun and Water (Here Comes the Sun/Waters of March) 6. Old Shatterhand 7. Regalito 8. Banjobim 9. Tall Hog at the Trough 10. Porches
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Crisp Maple with a brilliant full bodied tone, deep bass, brilliant highs, The Saratoga Star is one of the most elegantly beautiful modern banjos to enter the musical arena of classic instruments. Greg Deering personally designed the inlays with an Art Nouveau style in mind. Reminiscent of the Victorian Era, this high grade maple banjo stands out as a top of the line professional instrument, at home on the concert stages throughout the world. It is played by world renowned banjoists like Bela Fleck, 2007 IBMA Banjo Player of the Year - Tony Trischka, Joe Bonsal of the Oak Ridge Boys, and Ned Luberecki. From Bluegrass to Country, Rock to Classical, this is one of the ultimate banjos made today. Crafted with the precision of every Tenbrooks banjo out of highly figured violin grade maple for the ultimate tonal power and sparkle. It is so alive with sound that you can feel the vibrations through the back of the banjo as you play. The sound carries clearly greater distances than other banjos. This banjo is for the dedicated musician who appreciates versatility in communicating with the audience through music.
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Limited 140gm vinyl LP pressing. Noam Pikelny PLAYS KENNY BAKER PLAYS BILL MONROE is the Grammy nominated banjoist's third recording for Compass Records. It follows on the heels of 2011's Grammy-nominated Beat the Devil and Carry a Rail. Upon release, the album hit both the Billboard Top Heatseekers and Bluegrass album charts and was the focus of a Funny or Die parody video starring Pikelny with appearances from Steve Martin, Ed Helms, Earl Scruggs, Chris Thile, Gillian Welch, and others. Pikelny is also the inaugural winner of the 2010 Steve Martin Prize for Excellence in Banjo and Bluegrass which earned him an appearance on the Letterman Show. Pikelny will be on tour throughout the year in support of the album with a band that includes Byran Sutton (guitar), Jesse Cobb (mandolin), Barry Bales (bass), and Luke Bulla (fiddle).
Description GRAMMY winner and Banjo Hall of Fame member Alison Brown is one of the world's foremost banjoists and composers as well as one of the instrument's greatest ambassadors. In her hands, the banjo is equally at home on the front porch or at symphony hall. Brown has built a career taking the banjo far beyond it's Appalachia roots, blending bluegrass and jazz influences into a unique sonic tapestry that has earned her praise from a variety of national tastemakers including The Wall Street Journal, The New York Times, CBS Sunday Morning, NPR, and USA Today. She is a frequent collaborator with Steve Martin and Indigo Girls as well as the bandleader of the Alison Brown Quintet which is on a self-declared mission to bring the banjo to mainstream audiences. On her newest release, ON BANJO, Brown explores all the corners of the instrument's potential on a set of predominantly original tunes. Joining Brown are Anat Cohen, Stuart Duncan, Sierra Hull, Sharon Isbin, Kronos Quartet and Steve Martin. Track List: Disc: 11. Side A: Wind the Clock 2. Choro 'Nuff 3. Foggy Morning Breaking 4. Sweet Sixteenths 5. Sun and Water (Here Comes the Sun/Waters of March) 6. Side B: Old Shatterhand 7. Regalito 8. Banjobim 9. Tall Hog at the Trough 10. Porches
This head is very popular with tenor and plectrum banjoists because the smooth outer surface is quieter when strumming. The head has good bass response and sustains more. Head diameter: 11 inches
LaBella will put the ring in your banjo! Easy on the fingers, great tone and volume. A classic among banjoists. This listing is for a loop end set. And yes, that's me in the video as these are the strings I use on all my string banjos.
He may not be a household name but MPB documentary, a companion piece to Ken Burns’ film “Country Music”, scheduled to air in January could change that.
Handcrafted by yours truly! Farmhouse style sign painted on 6"x8" studio stretched canvas over a 3/4" wooden frame. Ready to hang on the wall or as shelf decor. Declare your love of hillbilly music today! As these are done individually, the one you receive may vary slightly in appearance tho the colors will be the same. Perfect gift for banjoists,fiddlers,guitarists,mandolin players,etc. Signed by artist.
Renaissance banjo heads are a favorite of old time / clawhammer banjoists. A renaissance banjo head features a smooth top and opaque antique white color. This type of head is less bright sounding than a top frosted white head but brighter than a fiberskyn head. Standard Deering head diameter: 11" *Note* 12" Heads are specialty heads for our larger 12" diameter banjos*
Handcrafted by yours truly! Farmhouse style sign painted on 6"x8" studio stretched canvas over a 3/4" wooden frame. Ready to hang on the wall or as shelf decor. Declare your love of playing bluegrass music with others today! As these are done individually, the one you receive may vary slightly in appearance tho the colors will be the same. Perfect gift for banjoists,fiddlers,guitarists,mandolin players,etc. Signed by artist.
Hello, here's a few words about my album: From Paris, France, 'The Belle Epoque Ensemble' presents LUCETTINA, a 12 original titles album. The band is all acoustic with banjo, violon, piano and bass with a few guests on accordion, guitar, cello and uke. Lucettina is an instrumental album with rag tunes, waltzs, a couple of ballads and swings;it shows that the banjo can play it's own music, far from bluegrass. HAVONA SHORES the band's new CD is also aviable at cdbaby.com here's a few words about the author: I'm Jean-Marc Andres, a French born banjo player. After playing with French singer Hugues Aufray and then touring the US for several seasons with the French band 'Transatlantic Bluegrass', I moved to Woodstock (NY) to play the banjo for John Herald and the guitar, mandoline and banjo for a local trio named 'Acoustic News'. After a few years I moved south to Florida to work the local scene in a duo, again playing acoustic adaptations of popular songs on guitar, banjo and mandoline. Moving further south, to the Carrabeans, I played local music with a local band for about 3 years before moving back to France. Then, I released my first solo album 'ZARANA' a ragtime duo with piano and banjo. LUCETTINA was realeased in august 2005. PRESS REVIEWS 'technically exellent....banjo played with great musicality....melodies that reminds you of beautifull things...' The Banjoists' Broadsheet (UK) '...plenty to savor in this unique banjo stylings...' Bluegrass Unlimited (USA) '...sit back with your feet up on the red-velvet Ottoman, pour yourself a cognac and enjoy' The Folk Rag (Australia)
Crisp Maple with a brilliant full bodied tone, deep bass, brilliant highs, The Saratoga Star is one of the most elegantly beautiful modern banjos to enter the musical arena of classic instruments. Greg Deering personally designed the inlays with an Art Nouveau style in mind. Reminiscent of the Victorian Era, this high grade maple banjo stands out as a top of the line professional instrument, at home on the concert stages throughout the world. It is played by world renowned banjoists like Bela Fleck, 2007 IBMA Banjo Player of the Year - Tony Trischka, Joe Bonsal of the Oak Ridge Boys, and Ned Luberecki. From Bluegrass to Country, Rock to Classical, this is one of the ultimate banjos made today. Crafted with the precision of every Tenbrooks banjo out of highly figured violin grade maple for the ultimate tonal power and sparkle. It is so alive with sound that you can feel the vibrations through the back of the banjo as you play. The sound carries clearly greater distances than other banjos. This banjo is for the dedicated musician who appreciates versatility in communicating with the audience through music.
To Chord or Not to Chord, Is That The Question? You may have encountered some debate as to whether clawhammer banjo players should learn or use chords in their playing. If you come from a guitar pl…
If you wish to unlock the banjo's unique sound, you will have to learn one of the unique styles used. Learn 4 essential rolls to playing 3 finger banjo here!
