Banjos
Popular Banjos
- KayFolk InstrumentsBanjosCompare 6 from kr.933.27
- Recording King
RK-R20 Songster 5-String Tone Ring Banjo
Folk InstrumentsBanjos(10)Compare 2 from kr.3,770.70 - Deering
Goodtime 2 5-String Banjo
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Fairbanks Banjo Natural 1915
Folk InstrumentsBanjosCompare 6 from kr.6,210.47 - Recording King
RKH-05 Dirty 30's Resonator Banjo
Folk InstrumentsBanjos(2)Compare 2 from kr.3,016.55 - Deering
Goodtime 5-String Banjo
Folk InstrumentsBanjos(29)1 available for kr.5,411.55 - Deering
Sierra 5-String Banjo
Folk InstrumentsBanjos(12)Compare 2 from kr.12,242.50 - Vega
3 Tenor Banjo
Folk InstrumentsBanjosCompare 8 from kr.5,279.09 - Gold Tone
CC-Carlin12 Bob Carlin Signature 12" Openback Banjo
Folk InstrumentsBanjos(3)Compare 2 from kr.5,833.80 - Dean
Backwoods 6 Banjo
Folk InstrumentsBanjos(9)Compare 2 from kr.2,111.56 - Recording King
RK-OT25 Madison Old-Time Banjo
Folk InstrumentsBanjos(1)Compare 2 from kr.4,901.93 - Washburn
B8 Banjo Pack
Folk InstrumentsBanjosCompare 2 from kr.2,215.40
Used Banjos
- kr.2,176.53kr.2,176.53France
1979 Höfner - Banjo 6 - String - ID 4436
Used – Goodkr.6,739.47kr.6,739.47Germany14-Day Return PolicyFramus Guitar Banjo, Standard series, vintage 1967 - black
Used – Very Goodkr.2,324.22kr.2,324.22Germany
New Banjos
- kr.4,345.29kr.4,345.29France14-Day Return Policy
- Originally kr.11,271.32, now kr.8,161.99 (28% price drop)kr.11,271.3228% price dropkr.8,161.99Germany
- kr.5,054.29kr.5,054.29Germany14-Day Return Policy
- kr.2,868.28kr.2,868.28France14-Day Return Policy
- kr.2,868.28kr.2,868.28France14-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