Banjos
Popular Banjos
- DeeringFolk InstrumentsBanjosCompare 4 from A$797.83
- Vega
Fairbanks Banjo Natural 1915
Folk InstrumentsBanjosCompare 3 from A$799.35 - Kay
Open Back Banjo
Folk InstrumentsBanjosCompare 6 from A$378.82 - Recording King
RK-R35 Madison 5-String Resonator Banjo
Folk InstrumentsBanjos(8)1 available for A$1,758.72 - Recording King
RK-R20 Songster 5-String Tone Ring Banjo
Folk InstrumentsBanjos(10)1 available for A$959.30 - Washburn
B9 Americana Series 5-String Banjo
Folk InstrumentsBanjos(4)Compare 2 from A$510.03 - Recording King
RKOH-05 Dirty 30's Open-Back Banjo
Folk InstrumentsBanjos(1)Compare 3 from A$479.64 - Recording King
RK-OT25 Madison Old-Time Banjo
Folk InstrumentsBanjos(1)Compare 3 from A$991.27 - Gold Tone
CC-Carlin12 Bob Carlin Signature 12" Openback Banjo
Folk InstrumentsBanjos(2)1 available for A$1,236.67 - Gold Tone
OB-250 Orange Blossom Resonator Banjo
Folk InstrumentsBanjosCompare 2 from A$2,070.52 - Deering
Goodtime 2 5-String Banjo
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Goodtime 6-String Banjo
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Used Banjos
- Originally A$4,794.96, now A$3,835.97 (20% Off)A$4,794.9620% OffA$3,835.97United States
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- 1920s - 1930s Kay Stella A-Style Oval Hole Mandolin All OriginalUsed – Very GoodA$423.70A$423.70United States14-Day Return Policy
- Originally A$639.53, now A$543.59 (15% Off)A$639.5315% OffA$543.59United States
- Vintage 20's May Bell Queen 4-String Tenor Banjo w/ CaseUsed – Very GoodA$1,598.84A$1,598.84United States
New Banjos
- A$1,279.07A$1,279.07United States14-Day Return Policy
- A$1,215.11A$1,215.11United States14-Day Return Policy
- A$527.61A$527.61United States14-Day Return Policy
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- A$1,279.07A$1,279.07United States14-Day Return Policy
- A$591.56A$591.56United States14-Day Return Policy
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- A$623.54A$623.54United States14-Day Return Policy
Banjos For Sale on Reverb
The trebly pluck of a banjo is an unmistakable sound and a cornerstone of folk-oriented genres. Whether you're a long time player or just getting started pickin' and grinnin', Reverb's got a banjo that's right for you, from brand new Gold Tones and Deerings to vintage Washburn banjos.
What is a banjo?
A banjo is a musical instrument most popular in country music and bluegrass. Consisting at its core of a metal or wood rim, open- or closed-back wooden body, tensioned membrane head, and wooden neck, the banjo's tone possesses a crisp, resonant character that sits easily above other instruments in a mix.
How much does a banjo cost?
Banjo prices range from a few hundred to thousands of dollars. Like any instrument, banjo prices depend on several factors, including country of manufacture, age of the instrument (i.e., is it a vintage banjo?), general quality, and condition.
Is playing banjo harder than guitar?
While a banjo isn’t necessarily harder than a guitar, it is a little different than playing the guitar. For example, banjos are often tuned differently than guitars -- typically in open G. Additionally, banjo players usually play with fingerpicks whereas guitar players usually play with a single pick or their fingers (sometimes with a thumb pick). Also, banjo players often rely on different styles of playing their instrument -- most famously clawhammer or rolls rather than strumming.
What is a good beginner banjo?
A good first banjo is likely a lower price-point open back acoustic banjo. A few examples include a Recording King RKO-3S, a Deering Goodtime, or a Washburn Americana B10. Since 5-string banjos are the most common type of banjo, we recommend beginners start with a 5-string banjo over a 6-string or tenor banjo.
However, if you’re transitioning from guitar and simply want a banjo sound without learning a new tuning, a 6-string banjo is a good choice.
Where do banjos come from?
The banjo history is surprising to many. Though it was popularized in appalachian America, the banjo originated from a variety of African instruments like the gourd-based kora. The banjo in its current incarnation came into existence in the early Nineteenth Century in four- and five-string versions.
What are the different types of banjos?
The different types of banjos include:
- 5-string banjo
- 6-string banjo (tuned and played like a guitar)
- Tenor banjo
- Resonator banjo
- Acoustic banjo
- Electric banjo