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Beautiful banjo with abalone inlays, Nechville’s new hybrid tone ring, quilted mahogany resonator, and maple binding. Only available through Turtle Hill Banjo Co. Options include type of tone ring (regular, wood, or hybrid), quilted maple instead of quilted mahogany, and regular black binding instead of maple. Special order item.  Click here for pictures

Walnut neck with fancy walnut resonator; satin finish. A great bluegrass banjo for a very reasonable price. This one has been upgraded with Bishline's wooden armrest.  Click here for pictures

This is the first time we've had this model, and it really is an impressive banjo. The workmanship is flawless, as it always is with Rob's banjos, and it has tone to match its beauty. Click here for pictures

This new model has a lot of features for the money, including an amber wheat stained, curly maple neck, resonator and armrest. The neck has gunstock oil finish and a bound peghead, while the resonator has a high gloss finish. Tuners are Gotoh with amber buttons, and it has Bishline’s full weight tone ring on a three-ply rim.  Click here for pictures

Maple with walnut binding. Rob Bishline has outdone himself on this model. It is undoubtedly one of the most attractive and innovative banjos you'll see at any price. If you want to stand out from the crowd, this is it! As with all of Rob’s banjos, the workmanship is impeccable. And, it sounds great! Click here for pictures

Walnut neck, with a burl walnut resonator and satin finish. Ebony fingerboard with black binding. Three ply maple rim and a tone hoop. This American-made light-weight banjo is ideal for anybody suffering with back problems. It sounds great, and has a little less volume than a banjo with a  heavy metal ring. Incidentally, any standard bluegrass type tone ring can be fitted to the rim, if the new owner decides to do so at a later date. Click here for pictures

This attractive banjo features a quilted mahogany resonator and flamed maple binding on the neck, resonator and headstock. Like all of Rob Bishline's banjos, the workmanship is wonderful; sounds great too! Click here for pictures

This new model  has a maple fingerboard with pearloid inlays, maple rim, and Deering's new steel tone ring. Great sound, and a neat looking banjo! Click here for pictures

Curly maple wood with honey stain. Multi-color neck and resonator purfling. Deering's 06 bell bronze tone ring. This is a very attractive banjo; sounds great also! Click here for pictures

Mahogany. Look what Deering has done; they’ve upgraded the Deluxe with beautiful and classy fingerboard and peghead inlays without raising the price a penny. This is a whole lot of banjo for the money! Click here for pictures

This new Deering model has a newly designed brass tone ring, a maple neck and resonator with a dark red mahogany stain and glossy finish, fancy inlays, and bracket and shoe construction. This is a very impressive banjo for the price! Click here for pictures

Deering Sierra, Mahogany. Deering is behind on production, and this is the first mahogany Sierra we've had for quite a while. Actually, we just received two of them. I imagine they won't last long, so, if you've been looking for one, don't wait too long. These have the new inlay design, and I think it is a great improvement over the previous Sierra banjo from a visual viewpoint. It has the same tone ring, flange, rim, etc. as many of the the more expensive Deering models. Click here for pictures

We ordered this one with the same finish that Deering uses on their John Hartford model.  Click here for pictures

This model features a combination of a lighter weight tone ring and Deering’s new red maple rim, giving the banjo great tone and excellent volume. The neck and resonator are made of straight grained walnut. Congratulations Deering; we’re very impressed! Click here for pictures

 This  beautiful  banjo has abalone inlays, Nechville’s new hybrid tone ring,  quilted  mahogany resonator, and maple binding. It is only available  through us, on special order. Options include type of tone ring (regular, wood, or   hybrid), quilted maple instead of quilted mahogany, and regular black binding or maple.  

This spectacular instrument is a wonderful example of the custom work the craftsmen at Nechville are capable of doing. Made of curly maple, it has a holly and vine inlay on the peghead and fingerboard, with red berries at the normal inlay positions. Maple and multi-color Christmas tree binding adorns the neck and resonator. Other options include bound peghead, EVO frets, Corona frame, and a 40-hole flathead tone ring. And yes, it does sound as good as it looks. Click here for pictures

If you love the playability and tone of a Phantom but want a more traditional look, here it is. It has a radiused fingerboard with a regular 5th string peg, and Nechville's cyclotronic tone ring.  Click here for pictures

This is the perfect banjo for someone who loves the unique Nechville construction, but wants a more traditional appearance than the Phantom. It has a radiused fingerboard with a regular 5th string peg, and Nechville's cyclotronic tone ring. We love the look of the sapele wood!  Click here for pictures

This, Nechville's newest model, is much different than other banjos from this maker. It features a traditional pot assembly with a one-piece flange, three-ply rim and 20-hole flathead tone ring. The neck has Nechville's Classic inlay on a flat fingerboard. The banjo normally comes with just NECHVILLE on the peghead; we had them add a custom inlay. Read much more... Click here for pictures

Nechville Flex-Tone. This, Nechville's newest model, is much different than other banjos from this maker. It features a traditional pot assembly with a one-piece flange, three-ply rim and 20-hole flathead tone ring. The neck has Nechville's Classic inlay on a flat fingerboard. The banjo normally comes with just NECHVILLE on the peghead; we had them add a custom inlay. Read much more... Click here for pictures

When I received the first Phantom with this inlay, I commented that "it looks wonderful. Hopefully I'll be able to keep one in stock, but I have a feeling it won't last long." It lasted less than a week. Since then I've received three more that sold quickly. When you see and play it you'll know why. Like all Phantoms, it has a radiused fingerboard, tunneled fifth string, and Nechville's cyclotronic tone ring. Click here for pictures

Nechville Phantom in quilted mahogany wood with Antler inlay. This was another custom order, and it really is stunning! Click here for pictures

It has the popular Galaxy inlay, radiused fingerboard, and tunneled fifth string. It also has Nechville's cyclotronic tone ring. Click here for pictures

This is one of my favorite banjos. As a matter of fact, I own one myself, and love it. You only need to play one to find out why. It has the optional Galaxy inlay, radiused fingerboard, and tunneled fifth string. It also has Nechville's cyclotronic tone ring. Click here for pictures

The banjo is maple and has a radiused fingerboard, tunneled fifth string, and Nechville's cyclotronic tone ring. The Cascade inlay is really neat! Danger: if you play a Phantom you’ll want to own one. Click here for pictures

I custom ordered this with a quilted mahogany resonator, offset stars inlay, and Nechville's new Padauk wood tone ring. You won't believe how good this banjo sounds, and it only weighs seven pounds! Click here for pictures

Like all Phantoms, it has a radiused fingerboard, tunneled fifth string, and, of course, Nechville's cyclotronic tone ring. Click here for pictures

Like all Phantoms, it has a radiused fingerboard, tunneled fifth string, and, of course, Nechville's cyclotronic tone ring. Click here for pictures

This one-of-a-kind custom banjo was made to order for a customer who, ultimately, was not able to complete the purchase. The wood is maple, with cocobolo binding. The inlay utilizes four types of mother-of-pearl, two types of metal, six colors of reconstituted stone. The result is a real showpiece. It has Nechville's wooden tone ring. This is unquestionably one of the neatest banjos we have had in the shop in many years! Read much more...  Click here for pictures

Maple with nickel hardware. HG-50 flathead tone ring. Amber tuner buttons. This is a beautiful banjo, and it sounds as good as it looks! Of course it was built with Ome's always-outstanding quality. Click here for pictures

Maple wood. Radiused fingerboard with gorgeous abalone and pearl inlays and a Tony Pass ThinSkirt old wood rim. The metal parts appear to be chrome. I sold this in 2005, and the customer can no longer play it. Other than head wear, it is in virtually new condition, without even noticeable fret wear. This banjo is stunning in all respects! Click here for pictures

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