Banjo Tailpieces

The Pisgah Hawk Tail is the perfect tailpiece upgrade for any banjo player looking for that classic old-time tone.  Reminiscent of tailpieces designed around the turn of the century, this tailpiece increases downward pressure on the bridge, recreating the look and tone of banjos produced during this golden age of banjo building.  The Hawk Tail brings to life the tone of any banjo, allowing responsiveness and playability while reducing overtones and preventing string buzz. The Pisgah Hawk Tail makes for a truly pleasurable playing experience for beginners and advanced players alike.  

Supplied with 40mm long hexagon head bolt and nut.

Choose from Nickel, Brass or Aged Brass (note the aged brass can vary slightly in colour/shade as shown)

The classic 'Presto' tailpiece as used on pre war Gibson banjos. Also fitted to most modern Gibson banjos & favoured by such players as Earl Scruggs. Hand crafted, top quality tailpiece.

The classic 'Waverley' style nickel plated banjo tailpiece often found on pre-war banjos. Excellent quality sturdy banjo tailpiece that has five 'pllars' that can be used with loop end strings to fit 4 or five string banjos. Also has five 'holes' that can be used with ball end strings.

Note: when useing loop end strings, the traditional way is to lay the strings on the front of the tailpiece.

Also has a knurled thumb screw which levers the top plate for adjusting the angle / height on this excellent tailpiece.

'No Knot' Tailpiece

Nickel Hardware

The 'No Knot' 5-string banjo tailpiece complete with fixing screw and hexagon nut. Favoured by old time, frailing and clawhammer banjo players for that gentle sound. Please see below for more details

The Deering Knot-Less Banjo Tailpiece is made in the same Spring Valley factory as all of our banjos. Deering's take on the traditional no-knot tailpiece offers a far lower break angle over the bridge than the standard Deering tailpiece. This gives the banjo the recognizable mellow, muted tone long preferred by the old time/ clawhammer/ frailing style banjo players.

Made in the USA, this reproduction five string tailpiece will make your banjo look like it is from the turn of the century. Made from thick 16 gauge raw brass, this tailpiece can handle any banjo string tension. It also features a slotted hole for the tailpiece bolt to accommodate various end bolt designs. Includes a 5/16″ tailpiece bolt and reproduction nut with 8-26 thread.

Supplied with 40mm long hexagon head bolt and nut.

Choose from Nickel, Brass or Aged Brass (note the aged brass can vary slightly in colour/shade as shown)

Nickel plated Kershner style tailpiece for 5-string or 4-string banjos. The heavier mass of the Kershner gives plenty of sustain and also allows the tailpiece to sit very close to banjo head. Supplied with fixing screw and hexagon nut.

Made to be strong so it will last a lifetime and provide great sound.

A beautifully made Prucha professional quality nickel plated Kershner style tailpiece for 5-string or 4-string banjos as found on many of the worlds best banjos. Precision made with a very high standard of nickel plating. Supplied with fixing screw and hexagon nut.

The 'Clamshell' nickel plated, spring loaded, classic design tailpiece is often found on pre-war Gibson banjos. This tailpiece is also known as the 'Claw' tailpiece. This taipiece can be fitted to 5-string and 4-string banjos. On the internal bottom plate it has five 'fingers' that can be used with loop ended strings. It also has five 'holes' that can be used with ball ended strings.
The bottom plate is also fitted with a knurled thumb screw making it fully adjustable for angle and height. It also has a spring loaded 'clamshell' top cover plate.

Spare Engineer threaded screw for adjusting the Deering tru-tone tailpiece. Keep a spare in case you loose the original!

'L' Shaped nickel steel tailpiece bracket with 8.50mm .334" diameter hole and 3.96mm (5/32") elongated slot. In use the 8.50mm hole slots over the end end of a coordinating rod and is help in place by a bolt. The 3.96mm elongated slot houses the tailpiece screw and hexagon nut.

A beautifully made Prucha professional quality nickel plated clamshell style tailpiece for 5-string or 4-string banjos. Pre-War type, 2 or 4 hump, very high quality materials, original specification, also features a fine tune thumbscrew. Supplied with fixing screw and hexagon nut. Available in 2 or 4 hump versions, see below

Guaranteed to never to bend. The Terminator makes maximum contact with the banjo's tension hoop for maximum power and the best tone. Easy string changing (accepts loop- or ball end-strings) and sleek appearance.

Guaranteed to never to bend. The Terminator makes maximum contact with the banjo's tension hoop for maximum power and the best tone. Easy string changing (accepts loop- or ball end-strings) and sleek appearance.

Width at narrow end: 45mm

Width at wide end: 61mm

Length: 62mm

The 'quiet' True Tone low noise unique Deering tailpiece developed by Greg Deering and Jens Kruger. Made in the USA. Nickel plated.

Old style plate type nickel 'Nashville' style banjo tailpiece.

Hand-made in the Deering factory, the Deering 6-string tailpiece is fully adjustable. Made of steel, nickel plated and for use with ball-end acoustic/electric guitar strings, the player will find the tailpiece is not only reliable but easy to use.

Guaranteed to never to bend. The Terminator makes maximum contact with the banjo's tension hoop for maximum power and the best tone. Easy string changing (accepts loop- or ball end-strings) and sleek appearance.