Nechville Banjovie ! One of a Kind! RARE Instrument w/ original Gigbag! Sale Benefits Music Education Nonprofit!

The proceeds from this sale benefits the nonprofit music education organization INFINITE MUSIC - Giving kids the opportunity to experience the transformative power of music through education, appreciation, and performance.

Nechville Banjovie ! One of a Kind! RARE Instrument w/ original Gigbag!

WOW! What a find! Nechville Banjovie! no longer made by the high end company Nechville, these are becoming harder and harder to find. Made here in the United States. 20-22in scale and tuned to C G C E G Basically, tune it 5 frets up from a standard 5 string. They sound great and will make a fantastic addition to your more obscure instrument collection...

The Banjovie is a rare, compact short-scale 5-string hybrid instrument originally designed by Nechville Banjo Co. that blends the sound of a traditional banjo with the portable size of a ukulele.

Key Features

• Compact Size: Features a small head (around 7.5 to 11 inches) and a short neck scale (typically 17 to 22 inches), making it ideal for travel.
• Hybrid Design: Combines the distinct sharp attack of a banjo pot with a lightweight, easily transportable body.
• Collectibility: Because Nechville no longer actively produces this specific model, original Banjovies are difficult to find and sought after by collectors of unique folk instruments.

Tuning and Playability

• High Tuning: It is usually tuned five frets higher than a standard 5-string banjo, commonly to C G C E G, closely matching a high-G ukulele tuning pattern with the addition of the 5th drone string.
• Familiar Feel: Players familiar with standard 5-string banjo finger rolls or ukulele chord shapes can easily adapt to its shorter fretboard.