Used Modern Resonator Banjos For Sale

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Serial Number A-125839. This exceptional one-owner banjo is a fine example of Boston craftsmanship from Vega, representing a wonderful piece of classic American banjo history. Built in Boston, Massachusetts, this instrument retains its original hardware and comes housed in its original Lifton case — a desirable detail for collectors and vintage enthusiasts alike. The tuners have been tastefully upgraded to high-quality Gotoh tuners for improved stability and smooth performance. It has also received a professional fresh setup and is fitted with a Cockrum Studios bridge, allowing it to perform at its full tonal potential. Specifications include: 3-piece maple neck Maple resonator Ebony fingerboard The result is an instrument that delivers the tone, projection, and responsiveness you would expect — articulate, balanced, and powerful. Whether for stage, studio, or collection, this Vega stands as a superb example of the era.

Looking for a nice banjo on a budget? This one might be the one! This banjo features some really nice parts, fit together nicely to make a nice instrument. Prewar Gibson Style 00 Resonator, Presto Tailpiece, Gibson Flange, Recording King Tension Hoop, Stew Mac Armrest, and an unknown neck with Gibson on the headstock and leaves and bows inlays. It currently has a sliding 5th string capo and a reproduction Gibson Mastertone Label inside the rim.

Fresh setup; plays and sounds like a dream!

Gibson RB500 Banjo FOR SALE. These are pretty rare Gold plated Bowtie banjos that look and sound amazing. This one has a fresh setup and sounds/ plays exactly as it should!

Late 1960's RB800 with Faulkner Tone Ring and Original Kluson Tuners. This Gold / Maple Banjo plays and sounds exactly as it should with a fresh setup! There appears to be an aftermarket Gibson Reproduction label inside the rim.

This Boulder Colorado Ome Monarch banjo is becoming more and more sought after and features the Ome no hole tone ring and one piece flange for incredible response and volume.  This gorgeous maple banjo features all of the nice details from these Ome Banjos in this time period! One owner instrument, originally purchased in 1990, with a recent setup with Turtle Hill Banjo Head and moon bridge.

This 2006 Fender FB59 Banjo easily competes with much more expensive banjos, and has the loud, ringing tone you need to be heard in any music mix. It features a walnut resonator, walnut neck with maple strip, 26.4" scale, wood rim, gold hardware, rosewood fingerboard with mother-of-pearl inlay, a brass tone ring and a hardshell banjo case.

Fresh setup, plays and sounds exactly as it should!

Gibson RB-250 (FON 250-02-15) – Introduced in the 1950s, the RB-250 has long been Gibson’s “workhorse” Mastertone model, prized for its reliability and classic bluegrass sound. This example features a speed neck, three-ply maple rim, bound mahogany resonator, bound mahogany neck with rosewood fingerboard, one-piece flange with flathead tone ring, and nickel-plated hardware. Recently given a fresh setup with a Cockrum roasted maple bridge, it plays effortlessly and delivers the strong, balanced tone these banjos are known for. 

Beautiful banjo assembled by Sam Berlin, a well respected neck maker in Ohio. This banjo is a nice lightweight banjo with some chrome plated metal components and Presto Tailpiece. The pot assembly is a bit of mismatched parts that are well put together for a nice sounding instrument. Recently setup with comfortable action - sounds and plays great!

Really nice Gibson RB4 / 3 Copy with appropriate mahogany resonator and neck, and chrome hardware. The maker of this is unknown but it is a REALLY nice feeling and sounding banjo! The attention to detail is superb. Fresh setup, plays and sounds really well!

Really nice Gibson Reproduction of a style 5 banjo. The metal hardware is gold and engraved which complements the figuring of the wood on the resonator and neck. Unknown maker; but a really great, well put together banjo with a fresh setup!

The Sierra is Deering’s most popular professional-grade banjo, and it’s easy to understand why once you play one. It features Deering’s complete “tone package,” including a 3-ply violin-grade maple rim, their -06- 20-hole bell bronze tone ring, and a cast zinc resonator flange. Together, these components produce the powerful, clear tone bluegrass players look for.

The fretboard showcases inlays designed by Greg Deering, inspired by the ornate banjos built in Boston during the early 20th century. The main differences between the Sierra and Deering’s more expensive models are cosmetic. The Sierra has a satin finish and an unbound neck—features that require less time and labor than the gloss finishes and binding found on higher-end models.

If you’re looking for a well-built banjo with strong, authentic bluegrass tone, the Sierra delivers all the essential ingredients!