The Buck Creek is a great mahogany banjo with superb components. It has a little less inlay in the peghead than the other models and a plain straight grain mahogany neck and resonator finished in a medium dark brown. It has ivoroid binding and nickel plated metal parts.
One Owner. EMG Pickup installed. The Deering Julia Belle 5-String Resonator Banjo is a beautifully crafted instrument that combines classic banjo character with modern playability and attention to detail. Developed with input from Alison Brown and inspired by the playing and style of John Hartford, the Julia Belle is designed for musicians who value expressive tone, responsive feel, and distinctive craftsmanship.
1964 Gibson RB250 Bowtie. Full thickness rim and 20 hole tone ring. Original parts, except for tailpiece. There was a a sliding capo at one point which has been removed and filled. EMG pickup installed. Fresh setup, plays and sounds exactly as it should.
FON 1059-21. This 1949 Gibson RB-100 banjo is a joy to play and sounds incredible! It has been hot rodded with a Huber tone ring and features a newer 5 string neck made by Dennis Corbett. It retains its original hardware except for its modern tailpiece and resonator screws. This one has a previous neck repair, and is structurally sound and stable (see photos). If you're looking for a great deal on a Gibson Bowtie, this might be the one!
This c. 1980 Ibanez Artist Banjo is a fine example of a professional-grade maple banjo. As part of Ibanez’s top-tier Artist Series, it was built as the company’s answer to the Gibson Mastertone.
Features include a fiddle-cut peghead with ebony veneer, pearl wreath inlays, original bone nut, and a 13-ply maple rim. The three-piece maple neck is paired with a Gabon ebony fingerboard featuring mother-of-pearl inlays and an engraved “Artist” block at the 22nd fret. Antique-style cream binding with ebony-maple marquetry accents decorates both the neck and resonator. The resonator back displays attractive birdseye maple figure and concentric cream-black-cream purfling.
The banjo is equipped with a pre-war style 20-hole flathead tone ring, tube-and-plate flange, original chrome-plated hardware, and the original Ibanez 4-hump tailpiece. A high-quality, well-appointed banjo offering excellent value.
For decades, Ode Style C resonators have been regarded as some of the best bang-for-the-buck options for bluegrass players seeking a played-in instrument with a distinctive, original voice. Dating to the final year of Ode’s Baldwin era, this example offers a glimpse into a fascinating period of banjo building—after the Gibson heyday but before the modern era of high-end Masterclones, when manufacturers were experimenting with new woods, tonal systems, and designs. Positioned just below Ode’s premium Style D models, the Style C pairs a walnut neck with a maple pot, mahogany resonator, and brass flathead tone ring, producing a punchy, articulate sound with plenty of warmth and midrange. While it lacks the cosmetic flash of the Style D, this 6505 still features plenty of classic Ode appointments, including a fretboard inlay pattern clearly influenced by Gibson’s iconic Hearts and Flowers design. Fresh setup; plays and sounds amazing! Excellent+ condition.
This 2004 Deering Maple Blossom is made from eastern curly maple with a dark walnut stain. Ebony fingerboard is adorned with floral mother of pearl inlays. Deering's -06- bronze tone ring, 3-ply violin grade maple rim, and one-piece zinc flange create a bright, crisp and clear tone, Every note pops out with precision and power. Extra feature - the fingerboard is slightly arched to fit the curve of your hand, creating a left hand surface that many players find more comfortable.
One owner, with recent setup! Plays and sounds exactly as it should!
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.
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 Custom Ome Banjo was made in Boulder, Colorado in 2013. It features beautiful figured maple neck and resonator. Red-amber coloring that really sets off the figure on the resonator and neck. Maple 3-ply rim. No-hole Archtop tone ring. Ebony peghead veneer has OME Pearl logo inlaid at top, and Pearl and Abalone“Floral” inlay in center. Pearl and abalone inlays in Ebony fingerboard. Beautiful amber buttons. This banjo has a fresh setup and is in like new condition. Plays and sounds exactly as it should.
These Davis banjos are really incredible for their price! They will compete with about anything and are a little more affordable than some of the big boutique makers out there. Made with some of the best quality maple woods, beautiful gold plated hardware, and handcrafted in the USA! This is one truly amazing Granada style banjo for the money.
Specs:
-Maple Neck and Resonator
-Gold Plated Hardware
-Rosewood Fingerboard
-Bone Nut
-5 Star Planetary Tuners
-Hearts and Flowers Inlay
-Dual Coordinator Rods
-Adjustable Truss Rod Fresh setup; plays and sounds exactly as it should!
The Ron Stewart Model is essentially a modern recreation of a prewar mahogany banjo (think '30s RB-3), but it has its own Yates touches, including the signature Yates neck carve as well as Yates' stylings and inlays. It has a Maple rim, and it is equipped with a bronze no-hole flathead tone ring, which Yates calls the Venom V33. It produces powerful pop and classic driving sound that is authentic to the best prewar originals. Like every Yates banjo, it is distressed and "relic-ed", too, so that it captures the same vibe and feel. On stage, the audience might think you're playing a banjo from the '30s, but in your hands, there is nothing quite like the tone and feel of a good Yates. Fresh setup, plays and sounds incredible!
Here's an opportunity to own a used Nechville Banjo at a discount. This one has a fresh setup, new head and features a stunning maple resonator and neck!
Full Weight Tone Ring
Exotic ultralight wood tone ring
Radiused Fingerboard
Tunneled 5th String
7-12” compound radius for playability and comfort
3-Ply Maple Rim
Steam bent, then spun by hand
Nechville Clearcoat Finish
Won’t crack like traditional lacquer
Maple neck and resonator
For a great balanced sound, handpicked for stability
*MINT! A 2007 Gibson Earl Scruggs Standard Golden Deluxe from the latest Gibson era before they stoped producing banjos. Curly maple in a deep sunburst, gold engraved hardware, full hearts and flowers inlay, a 20-hole tone ring. The photos speak for themselves on this banjo, it is in MINT condition, and comes with its original paperwork, hardshell case, original Gibson bridge, and has a fresh setup on it ensuring it plays and sounds exactly as it was intended to be! This Earl Scruggs Golden Deluxe featured an Earl Scruggs truss rod cover, and De Luxe engraved presto tailpiece. Many would argue that these banjos a one step up from the Gibson Granada, and were made in the Custom Shop at Gibson in Nashville, Tennessee.
Here's an opportunity to own a used Nechville Banjo at a discount. This one has a fresh setup, new head and features a stunning mahogany resonator and neck!
Full Weight Tone Ring
Radiused Fingerboard
Tunneled 5th String
7-12” compound radius for playability and comfort
3-Ply Maple Rim
Steam bent, then spun by hand
Nechville Clearcoat Finish
Won’t crack like traditional lacquer
Mahogany neck and resonator
COMES WITH WARRANTY!
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