Here's your chance to own a really amazing used Nechville Banjo at a slightly lower price, with a warranty!
This banjo is in excellent condition, and features a beautiful figured mahogany neck and resonator. The GALAXY inlay design is "eye-popping" with the ivory binding on the neck.
Extremely stable heel repair. See photos.
Here's your chance to own a really amazing used Nechville Banjo at a slightly lower price, with a warranty!
This banjo is in excellent condition, and features a beautiful figured maple neck and resonator. The Diamond Wing inlay design is "eye-popping" with the ivory binding on the neck.
2002 Gibson RB-3 Mastertone
The Gibson Mastertone remains the benchmark for resonator banjo design. Since setting the standard in the late 1920s, the Mastertone has been widely emulated by both independent luthiers and commercial makers. For many bluegrass banjo players, the Mastertone isn't just an instrument—it's the instrument. Some players won’t touch anything else; for others, the Mastertone sound is so iconic that playing a different banjo feels like stepping outside the tradition.
In Gibson’s 1930 catalog, the RB-3 was praised for its “tone of recording quality” and “volume more than ample for all playing conditions.” It was described as “unusually responsive” and “beautifully finished.” It cuts through clearly at lower frets and retains remarkable clarity higher up the neck.
The original Gibson hardshell case is included. Speed neck, fresh setup with Turtle Hill Head and Strings.
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Tim Davis is a master banjo builder based in North Carolina, renowned for his exceptional craftsmanship, meticulous attention to detail, and uncompromising quality—hallmarks that set him apart in the banjo-making world.
This custom-built instrument features an unplated no-hole tone ring, a rosewood fretboard, and classic bow-tie inlays—a thoughtful tribute to Earl Scruggs’ legendary “’49 Classic” banjo. The neck and resonator boast a flawless semi-satin finish, offering both visual appeal and smooth playability.
Outfitted with high-quality Prucha hardware and a Scorpion bridge, this banjo has been freshly set up and delivers the tone, response, and feel you’d expect from a top-tier professional instrument.
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!
This Custom Gold Monarch was made by Ome in Boulder, Colorado in 2009.
What a cool, ornate piece! Has all the bells and whistles, sounds and plays wonderfully, and is in MINT CONDITION!
Beautifully constructed banjo, with a really cool inlay on the resonator. Sounds great and plays well. These Omes have a great neck feel and are truly incredible.
The gold and engraved hardware is absolutely stunning in person! It is in like new/MINT condition with a black head currently; If you wish to have us install a white head, we can absolutely do that, too!
When Jimmy Cox passed away in 2021, he left an enduring legacy in the banjo community. As a premier manufacturer and supplier of rims and resonators—especially those used in Gibson-style Mastertone pots—Cox was also known for crafting custom banjos for over five decades. His instruments are revered by players for their exceptional craftsmanship, rich tone, and effortless playability.
This particular model is a "Kentucky 5," serial number 5012. It features a fresh setup with a Huber head and showcases a stunning curly maple resonator and neck. It plays and sounds exactly as it should—check out the video to hear it in action.
1967 Gibson RB-250 “Bowtie” Banjo – Upgraded and Stage-Ready This classic 1967 Gibson RB-250 "Bowtie" banjo features key modern upgrades while retaining its iconic tone and vintage mojo. The banjo includes a Davis neck with stunning traditional Bowtie inlays, paired with smooth, reliable Gotoh tuners for stable tuning. At its core, it retains the original full-thickness Gibson factory rim and a coveted Faulkner tone ring, delivering that unmistakable bluegrass punch and clarity. Other premium appointments include: Chrome hardware throughout Prucha Presto tailpiece Mahogany resonator—a beautiful visual and tonal match with the chrome 5th-string spikes at frets 7, 9, and 10 for easy capoing Fresh setup featuring a Dotson Roasted Walnut bridge for enhanced tone and responsiveness This upgraded RB-250 blends vintage Gibson character with modern playability—perfect for serious pickers looking for stage-ready performance and that classic Mastertone sound.
Excellent condition; features beautiful curly maple resonator and neck, ebony fretboard, hearts and flowers inlay patter, and an additional head signed by Mr. Scruggs himself (see photo). This banjo also has Mighty D Tuners and has a great GIANT sound. Recently setup with a Sullivan Bridge, this banjo sounds and plays exactly as it should! Original Case.
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