A top tension banjo is one where you tighten the head from the top of the pot instead of from underneath, so you never have to take the resonator off to adjust it. On a conventional resonator banjo the tensioning nuts sit inside the pot, facing down, and reaching them means removing the resonator first. […]
Category Archives: History
Banjo history is more than dates and names — it’s the story of American music itself. At Banjo Warehouse, we’ve handled prewar Gibsons, rare reissues, and one-of-a-kind instruments that connect directly to that history, and we write about it here. Geoff Hohwald has been buying and selling banjos since the early 1970s, and this category reflects fifty-plus years of accumulated knowledge: the makers, the players, the eras, and the instruments that defined them. If you want to understand where banjos came from and why certain instruments are revered, you’re in the right place. Banjo Warehouse is located in Yellow Springs, OH and Atlanta, GA.
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MerleFest 2026 Gold Tone Sale — 15% off every Gold Tone instrument from Banjo Warehouse, April 22-27.
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Most banjo players have never heard of the Salstrom Banjo Company.
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Banjo Warehouse is located in Yellow Springs, Ohio.