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Gibson (call us!) Deering
It all started back in 1894 when Orville Gibson began to build hand-carved mandolins and guitars at his shop in Kalamazoo, Michigan. Over the years,
Deering banjos have been proudly made in the USA for more than 30 years.  The Deering factory, located in Southern California, produces more banjos
Stelling Huber
Since 1959, while still in high school, Geoff Stelling has been either playing the banjo or trying to improve on its design. Stelling Banjo Works was established in 1974 while
Representing the very finest in modern banjo construction, Steve Huber designs and manufactures
Nechville Ome
Tom Nechville is always innovating to meet the changing needs of modern musicians. Replacing more than seventy parts of a traditional banjo,
The woods used in OME banjos are carefully selected, thoroughly air-dried, and skillfully matched. Vibrant curly maple chosen
Bishline Vega
Manufactured in Tulsa, Oklahoma, Bishline Banjos earned respect from the first showing at IBMA in Nashville in 2003.  Rob Bishline had been repairing
Vega banjos were first introduced early in the 20th century, and they're still quite popular today.  Deering Banjo Company acquired Vega
Sullivan Wildwood
After almost 40 years of supplying the finest banjo parts available for builders, manufacturers and home craftsmen worldwide, Bill Sullivan
Wildwood Banjos are hand made from the finest figured maples, walnuts, and exotic hardwoods available.   From the traditional simplicity of the MINSTREL to the ornate
Mitch Gold Tone
Stepping back to the pre-war sound, yet moving ahead with the innovative idea of Mitchel's Tone Ring Mate. Giving you the hard driving
Founded in Titusville, Florida in 1993, Gold Tone is committed to providing quality instruments at an affordable price.  That means
Gold Star Liberty
Gold Star banjos has become one of the post popular banjos ever imported from the Far East.  For more than 30 years the parent company has
The Liberty Banjo Company was formed in 2006 to manufacture quality instruments at an affordable price.  Aimed at honoring
Recording King Washburn
Recording King banjos are crafted entirely by hand, featuring the most genuine pre-war style replica parts available.  Designed by Greg Rich,
Steeped in the tradition of fine instrument making, Washburn Guitar’s dynamic 120-history began in Chicago in 1883. The original guitar factory
Goodtime by Deering Morgan Monroe
Deering banjos have been proudly made in the USA for more than 30 years.  The Deering factory, located in Southern California, produces more banjos
For more than a decade Morgan Monroe product developers have had one simple philosophy: to produce high quality instruments without compromise.
Bean Blossom Iida
For more than a decade Morgan Monroe product developers have had one simple philosophy: to produce high quality instruments without
Originally a Japanese brand, Iida banjos, now made in China offer a very good value in a quality instrument.
Savannah
Designed in the USA and maufactured in China, Savannah instruments are a great value to the new musician.  Don't be misled by the low price