5 String Banjos

An A-scale short neck version of our popular AC-1 5-string banjo. The composite makes it very durable. The size makes it lightweight and easy to transport, which is perfect for travelling, taking to the beach or for a child to play on. Includes gig bag.

A 'Best in Show' product from the Summer NAMM Trade show in Anaheim California! Affordable, well made, lightweight 5 string openback long neck banjo with gig bag. 

Handmade in North Carolina, USA, the Rambler Dobson is the first, sustainable, hand made spun-over rim banjo on the market! This banjo features a 12"  stainless steel spun-over rim with a REMOVABLE Dobson tone ring, Richlite fingerboard, and a walnut neck . All hardware made in USA by Pisgah.

Pisgah build banjos with a firm eye on sustainability and use 100% native Appalachian tonewoods.

Choose your overall build option from Walnut or Cherry.

Supplied with quality padded Gig Bag.

Handmade in North Carolina, USA the Rambler Special is similar to the Rambler Dobson but with a few upgrades.  This banjo is available with an aged brass or copper rim. The softer metals give this banjo a little warmer tone while maintaining sustain and projection.  Another upgrade to this banjo is the Pisgah Hawktail tailpiece. This allows for more downward pressure on the bridge so that there is better clarity on each note. All hardware made in USA by Pisgah.

Pisgah build banjos with a firm eye on sustainability and use 100% native Appalachian tonewoods.

Choose your overall build options from Walnut or Cherry and also choose an Aged Copper or Aged Brass rim.

Supplied with quality padded Gig Bag.

The new cherry version of the popular Vega Vintage Star features a quartersawn cherry neck and a 3-ply cherry rim. The cherry wood gives the banjo a distinctively classy reddish hue which will darken over time with a gorgeous patina. The beautiful aesthetics isn't the only thing the cherry wood brings to this banjo. It also gives the banjo a bit warmer tone than the standard maple version, while still maintaining plenty of brilliance.

The Ozark 2109G open back banjo offers attractive looks with great tonal quality and volume. It is built to a high standard in a natural finish featuring an ovangkol fingerboard with diamond inlays and chrome plated hardware.

Supplied with Ozark Padded Gig Bag.

The Ozark travel banjo is built to a high spec with a 24 bracket, standard 11" maple ply 3/4" rim, but with a 19 fret short scale neck. Has a USA Remo coated top head and maple bridge with ebony tip. Fully set up in our workshops for perfect intonation & action.

USA hand built Deering Sierra 'Maple' 5-string Open Back banjo with Deering -06- 20 hole bell bronze tone ring. This model has exquisite Greg Deering styled intricate pearl inlaid ebony fingerboard. Vintage brown stained maple neck and rim.

Supplied complete with a padded gig bag ...The Ozark 2112G closed back resonator banjo with rolled brass tone ring. This Ozark banjo offers a great sound and value for money.The affordable upgrade from a beginner instrument.

The awesome Eagle II Deering Banjo from the Deering Banjo Company. With new patent pending Twenty-Ten tone ring. Please see below for specification details.

Made in America by Deering Banjos, the Americana is the most affordable 5-string banjo from Deering to be fitted with their 12” rim, which gives the banjo a stronger bass response and a much warmer tone. The fullness and warmth of the larger rim is further enhanced by the addition of a 12” renaissance head which beautifully complements the banjo both visually and sonically.

New Goodtime Artisan 'Special' resonator banjo from Deering Banjos USA. Superb Bluegrass banjo with newly designed inlays,fingerboard and headstock design. Fitted with the 2010 tonering,great for playing in a band setting. Updated from the Classic goodtime with the same superb build quality and playability . 

This model is supplied already spiked on frets 7, 9 and 10.

See below for detailed specifications.

The Deering Goodtime Leader ‘Carolina King’ is our top of the range, highest specification Goodtime ‘Special’ Banjo, primarily designed for hard driving bluegrass and picking styles. The set-up on this banjo is influenced by the Carolina King himself, Jens Kruger! It is an excellent natural maple closed back resonator banjo fitted with the NEW Deering patent pending 2010 tone ring. It has Deering railroad capo spikes fitted at the 7th, 9th and 10th frets to facilitate easy key changes for different tunings. Also fitted to this excellent banjo is a set of JK hand-crafted Eagle-Puretone strings. The three ply violin maple rim is the same quality as found on pre-war Mastertone banjos.
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The Deering Goodtime Special Leader ‘Southern Queen’ Leader Model is a top of the range Goodtime Special Banjo Primarily designed and set-up for playing Old Time, Frailing and Clawhammer styles, but fine for all other banjo styles. It is an excellent open back banjo with a rock maple neck and is fitted with the Deering patent pending 20/10 steel tone ring. Please see below for more details.

The Goodtime Blackgrass is the ultimate banjo for players looking for something a little on the darker side. The pure black stain of the all maple wood is accented with matte black hardware and a black head which combine to put a dark twist on an otherwise traditional instrument. Johnny Cash would have wanted one of these!

The Vega 11" White Oak is beautifully made in White Oak with an 11" Rim. The Vega White Oak banjos are ideal for clawhammer and folk music and players will marvel at the bright tone and distinct note clarity from a banjo that weighs less than 6 pounds! Also available in 12". See below for details

Artisan Goodtime Jr banjo from Deering Banjos, San Diego USA. With newly designed inlays,fingerboard and headstock design. Updated from the Classic goodtime with the same superb build quality and playability. Features factory fitted fitted with spikes at 7,9 and 10th fret. See below for detailed specifications

The Goodtime Artisan Americana™ features a 12” rim, which gives the banjo a stronger bass response and a much warmer tone. The fullness and warmth of the larger rim is further enhanced by the addition of a 12” Renaissance head which beautifully complements the banjo both visually and sonically. The Artisan version of the Goodtime Americana features a rich brown stain, planetary banjo tuners, and the Midnight Maple fingerboardFurther details below...

The Goodtime Blackgrass Special features Deerings 2010 tone ring, is the ultimate banjo for players looking for something a little on the darker side. The pure black stain of the all maple wood is accented with matte black hardware and a black head which combine to put a dark twist on an otherwise traditional instrument. Johnny Cash would have wanted one of these! Fitted with the Deering 2010 steel tonering

The Deering Goodtime Leader ‘Maple Queen’ is an excellent open back banjo with a USA rock maple neck designed and set-up primarily for playing Old time, frailing and clawhammer styles. It is fitted with a Deering Fiberskyn head and a USA ‘No-Knot’ tailpiece to give you that gentle, full depth of tone that is favoured by Old Time artists. Also fitted to this brilliant Old Time banjo is a set of hand-crafted Eagle-Puretone strings with phosphor bronze wound 3rd and 4th strings. It is a lightweight and easy to handle and carry for travelling if needed. The three ply solid violin maple rim is the same quality as found on pre-war Mastertone banjos. Please see below for more details.

What a great banjo! The Deering Sierra is the USA Deering Banjo CO. 'Flagship Model' outselling all other Deering Banjos. Supplied complete with a Deering Deluxe hardshell case. Please see below for specification details.

The Americana is the first 5-string banjo from Deering to be fitted with their new Grand 12” rim, which gives the banjo a stronger bass response and a much warmer tone. The fullness and warmth of the larger rim is further enhanced by the addition of a 12” Renaissance head which beautifully complements the banjo both visually and sonically. Also features a frailing scoop. Right-handed model also available. Further details below.

"Pre-war" style and authentic tone and superb playability describe the OB-150. This Bluegrass banjo features a three-ply maple rim and one-piece flange (just like the originals), a maple neck inlayed in authentic style, a brass flathead tone ring and a smooth satin finish. Also features a wider fingerboard. Supplied in a hard case. 

The Pisgah Woodchuck is a simple but classic sounding 5 string old time banjo. Features a 12" 3 ply painted Ash rim and neck made of Walnut and a Renaissance head for that warm tone with good sustain and volume. 

Pisgah builds banjos with a firm eye on sustainability and use 100% native Appalachian tone woods. 

Choose right or left handed from the options box

Supplied with quality padded gig bag.