Banjos
Popular Banjos
- DeeringFolk InstrumentsBanjosCompare 4 from A$810.41
- Vega
Fairbanks Banjo Natural 1915
Folk InstrumentsBanjosCompare 3 from A$811.95 - Recording King
RK-R35 Madison 5-String Resonator Banjo
Folk InstrumentsBanjos(8)1 available for A$1,786.45 - Kay
Open Back Banjo
Folk InstrumentsBanjosCompare 6 from A$384.79 - Recording King
RK-R20 Songster 5-String Tone Ring Banjo
Folk InstrumentsBanjos(10)1 available for A$974.42 - Washburn
B9 Americana Series 5-String Banjo
Folk InstrumentsBanjos(4)Compare 2 from A$518.08 - Recording King
RKOH-05 Dirty 30's Open-Back Banjo
Folk InstrumentsBanjos(1)Compare 3 from A$487.20 - Gold Tone
OB-250 Orange Blossom Resonator Banjo
Folk InstrumentsBanjosCompare 2 from A$2,103.16 - Recording King
RK-OT25 Madison Old-Time Banjo
Folk InstrumentsBanjos(1)Compare 3 from A$1,006.90 - Deering
Goodtime 6-String Banjo
Folk InstrumentsBanjos(4)Compare 3 from A$1,427.55 - Gold Tone
CC-Carlin12 Bob Carlin Signature 12" Openback Banjo
Folk InstrumentsBanjos(2)1 available for A$1,246.28 - Deering
Artisan Goodtime Openback 5-String Banjo
Folk InstrumentsBanjos(7)Compare 4 from A$1,395.07
Used Banjos
- 1920s - 1930s Kay Stella A-Style Oval Hole Mandolin All OriginalUsed – Very GoodA$430.38A$430.38United States14-Day Return Policy
- Originally A$850, now A$800 (6% price drop)A$8506% price dropA$800Australia
- Vintage 20's May Bell Queen 4-String Tenor Banjo w/ CaseUsed – Very GoodA$1,624.05A$1,624.05United States
- 1927 Paramount Style 1 Banjo - 4-String Tenor - w/ CaseUsed – Very GoodA$1,297.63A$1,297.63United States
- Originally A$1,299.23, now A$1,169.31 (10% Off)A$1,299.2310% OffA$1,169.31United States
- Originally A$600.89, now A$450.66 (25% Off)A$600.8925% OffA$450.66United States
New Banjos
- A$5,114.17A$5,114.17United States
- A$1,299.23A$1,299.23United States14-Day Return Policy
- A$1,234.27A$1,234.27United States14-Day Return Policy
- A$535.92A$535.92United States14-Day Return Policy
- A$438.48A$438.48United States14-Day Return Policy
- A$1,299.23A$1,299.23United States14-Day Return Policy
- A$485.59A$485.59United States14-Day Return Policy
- A$600.89A$600.89United States14-Day Return Policy
- A$600.89A$600.89United 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