Featured Banjos
PRE-ORDER: Greg Rich's first Gold Tone design. The OB-12 Top Tension is a faithful tribute to late-1930s Mastertone Top Tensions — walnut construction, pre-war formula flathead tone ring, Prucha Presto tailpiece. First 3 pre-orders receive a signed Greg Rich banjo head. Ships when available.
1932 Gibson TB-3 Mastertone (#115-8) with original one-piece flange and raised-head tone ring. Converted to 5-string by Frank Neat with mahogany neck featuring flying eagle inlays. Spikes at 7, 8, 9, 10. All original hardware and resonator—93 years of character.
The most recommended banjo by banjo teachers. 3-ply violin grade maple rim, Art Deco hardwood inlays, only 4.5 lbs. Handcrafted in Spring Valley, California. $599 with free shipping and professional setup by our banjo tech Tara.
PRE-ORDER: Flying Eagle inlays and Mastertone styling for under $1,000. The BG-175F features a rolled brass tone ring, mahogany construction, and weighs just 8.5 lbs. Greg Rich design. First 3 pre-orders receive a signed Greg Rich banjo head. Ships when available.
1930 Gibson TB-4 Mastertone archtop conversion with all original hardware. Serial #9554-45 places this squarely in Gibson's golden era of Mastertone production. Original rim, one-piece flange, original archtop tone ring, flying eagle inlays. Professional 5-string neck. Includes hardshell case.
Late 1930s Recording King Model #731 — made by Gibson at Kalamazoo for Montgomery Ward. This tenor conversion features a Huber HR-30 tone ring, original sunburst maple resonator, one-piece flange, and prewar Presto tailpiece. The replacement 5-string neck includes an adjustable truss rod and modern tuners. Prewar craftsmanship meets modern playability.
1940 Gibson TB-11 tenor banjo converted to 5-string flathead by Frank Neat. Features Tennessee 20 tone ring, original green pearloid resonator, and documented shipping ledger provenance—shipped December 10, 1940 and in one family for 73 years.
Professional-level Gibson Master Tone with rare wreath inlay pattern. Excellent condition with virtually no fret wear. Includes original hardshell case.
Brand new Shelby Blackhawk banjo handcrafted in Wedowee, Alabama. Features 20-hole Shelby tone ring, mahogany neck and resonator, rosewood fingerboard with pearl inlays, and nickel hardware. Includes fiberglass case.
1960s Fender Artist banjo in excellent unplayed condition. Walnut neck and resonator, no-hole flathead tone ring, one-piece flange, pearl bowtie inlays. The same model played by Vic Jordan, Eddie Adcock, and Bill Emerson.
2005 Gibson RB-18 Top Tension Mastertone with 20-hole Kulesh tone ring, Art Deco inlays, dished flamed maple resonator, and gold hardware. Serial 90507-18. Excellent condition. Includes original case, head-tightening key, and warranty paper.
The Deering Artisan Goodtime Openback is the vintage-inspired upgrade to the classic Goodtime. Dark red mahogany stain, midnight maple fingerboard with vintage artisan pearloid inlays, planetary tuners, and spikes at 7, 9, and 10. Nickel hardware. At only 4.5 lbs, it is lightweight enough to travel with and comfortable enough for hours of practice. Handcrafted in Spring Valley, California. $949 with free shipping and professional setup by our banjo tech Tara. Made in the USA.
