Banjos
Popular Banjos
- DeeringFolk instrumentsBanjosCompare 3 from £416.61
- Vega
Fairbanks Banjo Natural 1915
Folk instrumentsBanjosCompare 5 from £417.41 - Gold Tone
AC-1 Composite Rim Openback 5-String Banjo
Folk instrumentsBanjos(5)1 available for £299 - Kay
Open Back Banjo
Folk instrumentsBanjosCompare 4 from £197.81 - Deering
Sierra 5-String Banjo
Folk instrumentsBanjos(12)1 available for £2,160 - Recording King
RK-R35 Madison 5-String Resonator Banjo
Folk instrumentsBanjos(8)1 available for £918.38 - Recording King
RK-R20 Songster 5-String Tone Ring Banjo
Folk instrumentsBanjos(10)1 available for £500.93 - Gold Tone
OB-250 Orange Blossom Resonator Banjo
Folk instrumentsBanjosCompare 2 from £1,081.19 - Gold Tone
CC-100R Cripple Creek 5-String Resonator Banjo
Folk instrumentsBanjos(12)Compare 4 from £569 - Gold Tone
CC-Carlin12 Bob Carlin Signature 12" Openback Banjo
Folk instrumentsBanjos(2)1 available for £643.72 - Washburn
B9 Americana Series 5-String Banjo
Folk instrumentsBanjos(4)Compare 2 from £266.33 - Deering
Goodtime 6-String Banjo
Folk instrumentsBanjos(4)Compare 3 from £758.38
Used Banjos
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- Deering Sierra 5 String Banjo with Hard case SORLO46360Used – Excellent£2,160£2,160Free ShippingUnited Kingdom
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- Originally £400, now £350 (13% price drop)£40013% price drop£350United KingdomLocal Pickup
New Banjos
- £139£139Free ShippingUnited Kingdom14-Day Return Policy
- Gold Tone Iucci Banjo Mute (IUC)Brand New£39.99£39.99Free ShippingUnited Kingdom30-Day Return Policy
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- Originally £189, now £169.79 (11% price drop)£18911% price drop£169.79Free ShippingUnited Kingdom14-Day Return Policy
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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