Banjos

Gladesville Guitar Factory is undoubtedly the best store for banjos in Sydney if not Australia.
Banjos starting from $499, we have a comprehensive range including 5-string banjos, tenor banjos, open back banjos, jazz banjos and 6-string banjos. Backed up by the knowledge and experience of Paul Chalker who has been playing, selling and servicing banjos for over 30 years, we can cater for all your banjo needs whether you're into claw-hammer, bluegrass, old timey, jazz, Irish or country music.

We offer expert advice on sales, service, repairs, valuations and pickup systems.
Our range includes 5 string and 6-string banjos as well as imported spare parts, accessories, tuition books, DVD and a large selection of string sets.

Rover Banjos - Epiphone Banjos - Washburn Banjos - Martinez Banjos - Fender Banjos
Goodtime Banjos - Goldstar Banjos - Deering Banjos - Recording King - Gold Tone

Open Back Banjos - 6 string Banjos - Tenor Banjos

Prices are negotiable - Worldwide delivery

Prices listed are the supplier's recommended retail in Australian dollars.
We use this as a guide to calculate discount and trade-in margins.

Contact us on +61- 2- 98172173 for a price.

See our Banjo FAQ page for information about choosing your a banjo

Tenor Banjos

Gold Tone TS-T50 Tenor Banjo

Gold Tone TS-250 Tenor Banjo $1695 rrp

Exceptional tone and exquisite looks! Mother of Pearl headstock inlay with hearts and flower inlay give this "special" great value, tone and looks for the dollar. This four-string is set up to play with "low-action" for easy chording and maximum speed. Includes a one piece flange and 14" resonator. May be easily converted to open back.

  • Mahogany resonator
  • Ebony fingerboard
  • Maple neck
  • TKL Hard case included
Gold Tone IT250F Irish Tenor short scale banjo

Gold Tone IT-250 Irish Tenor Banjo $1695 rrp

Combining the refined & well-tested Gold Tone shortscale tenor neck with a hard rock maple 3 ply rim, sand cast brass tone ring, one piece flange and 14" traditional resonator assures quality tone

  • GT Master Planets Tuners
  • One piece zinc flange
  • Brass 40 Hole Arch Top Tone Ring
  • 3-ply Maple Rim
  • 19 3/4" length
  • Nut Width 1 1/8"

 

 

5-String Banjos

The 5-string is the banjo of choice for bluegrass and country players. The "drone" of the high 5th string is key to the sounds created by the likes of Earl Scruggs, Bela Fleck and Australia's Mark Collins.

Washburn Banjos
Washburn B9 5 string Banjo

Washburn B9 5-string Banjo $479 Call for price

A great value entry level 5-string banjo

  • Mahogany resonator
  • Rosewood fingerboard
  • Stained light-brown/buffed gloss neck
  • Maple bass with Rosewood tip bridge
  • 30 tension brackets
  • Chrome standard tailpiece
  • Closed chrome covered tuning machine
Washburn B11 Banjo

Washburn B11 5-string Banjo $749 Call for price

  • Traditional tone ring
  • Chrome standard tailpiece
  • Remo head
  • Maple base with rosewood tip bridge
  • Mahogany resonator 24 tension brackets
  • Chrome hardware
  • Die cast tuners
  • Mahohany neck
  • Rosewood fingerboard
Washburn B14 Banjo

Washburn B14 5-string Banjo $1199 Call for price

  • Bell Brass tone ring
  • Maple neck
  • Mahogany resonator
  • 24 tension brackets
  • Fingerboard radius flat
  • Rosewood fingerboard
  • Black/white truss rod cover
  • Maple bass with Rosewood tip bridge
  • Tension Tailpiece
  • Chrome geared tuning machine
  • Remo high tension head
Washburn B16 5-string Banjo

Washburn B16 5-string Banjo $1499 Call for price

An intricate pearl inlaid fingerboard and peghead adorn this bound 5-piece maple neck with double adjustable tension rods.

  • Solid bell brass tone ring
  • Rosewood fingerboard
  • Engraved armrest
  • Maple neck
  • Flamed maple resonator
  • Maple bass with Rosewood tip bridge
  • Tension Tailpiece
  • Chrome geared tuning machine
  • 24 tension brackets

Martinez Banjos
Martinez MBJ-40 5-string Banjo

Martinez MBJ-40 5-string Banjo $599 Call for price

  • A great value basic 5-string banjo
  • Mahogany neck & resonator
  • Geared 5th string peg

Martinez MBJ-40L Left handed model $599 Call for price

Martinez MBJ-45 5-string Banjo

Martinez MBJ-45 5-string Banjo $699 Call for price

  • Mahogany neck & resonator
  • Rosewood fingerboard
  • Brass tone ring
  • One-piece chrome flange
  • Geared 5th string peg

Fender Banjos
Fender FB54 5 string Banjo

Fender FB-54 5-string Banjo $649 Call for price

  • A great value basic 5-string banjo
  • Mahogany Resonator and Neck
  • Aluminum Rim
  • Rosewood Fingerboard
  • Pearloid Inlays
  • Chrome Covered Tuners
  • Gloss Finish
  • 27.4” Scale
Fender FB55 5 string banjo with tone ring

Fender FB-55 5-string Banjo $949 Call for price

  • Mahogany Resonator and Neck
  • Maple Rim
  • Brass Tone Ring
  • Rosewood Fingerboard
  • Pearloid Inlays
  • Chrome Covered Tuners
  • Gloss Finish
  • 26.4” Scale
Fender FB-58 5-string Banjo

Fender FB-58 5-string Banjo $1349 Call for price
Deluxe 5-string banjo

  • Maple Resonator and Neck
  • Brass Tone Ring
  • Rosewood Fingerboard w/mother of pearl inlay
  • Gloss Finish
  • 26.4” Scale
  • Case Included

Epiphone Banjos
Epiphone MB200 5 string Banjo

Epiphone MB200 5-string Banjo $629 Call for price

  • A great value basic 5-string banjo
  • Mahogany neck and body
  • Rosewood fingerboard
Epiphone MB-250 5 string banjo with tone ring

Epiphone MB-250 5-string Banjo $1399 Call for price

  • 5-string banjo with tone ring
  • Maple body
  • Rosewood fingerboard
Rover RB-45 5 string banjo with resonator

Rover RB-45 5-string banjo $795 Call for price

  • Vintage-style, bound mahogany resonator
  • Heavy-duty, cast aluminum rim with integral tone ring
  • Notched solid brass tension hoop
  • Deluxe P-100 "single-leg" 1930's style armrest
  • P-117 "Old Waverly" style tailpiece
  • Mahogany neck with adjustable truss rod
  • Bound, East Indian Rosewood fingerboard with Mother-of-Pearl dot position markers
  • P-140 Planetary tuners and a P-142 geared 5th peg
  • Gig Bag
  • Nickel plated hardware

 

Deering Banjos
Goodtime 2 Banjo with resonator

Deering Goodtime 2 Banjo
with Resonator $1099 Call for price

  • Standard 11" diameter
  • Birch and maple construction
  • Guitar style tuners
  • Geared fifth string tuner

Deering Goodtime Special Banjo
Resonator w/tone ring $1499 Call for price

  • Standard 11" diameter
  • Maple resonator
  • Birch and maple construction
  • Steel tone ring
  • Guitar style tuners
  • Geared fifth string tuner

 
Deering 'Boston' 5-string banjo

Deering 'Boston' 5-string banjo $2595

  • Standard 11" diameter
  • Mahogany resonator with white binding satin finish
  • Mahogany with satin finish
  • Natural Ebony Fingerboard
  • Guitar style tuners
  • Geared fifth string tuner
Deering 'Sierra' 5-string banjo

Deering 'Sierra' 5-string banjo $2995

  • Deering Bronze Tone Ring
  • Three ply Rock Maple Rim
  • One piece cast Flange
  • Mahogany resonator with white binding
  • Natural Ebony fingerboard
  • Planetary banjo tuners
  • Geared fifth string peg
Deering GDL "Greg Deering Limited" 5-string banjo

Deering G.D.L. "Greg Deering Limited"
5-string banjo $9995

Exquisite craftsmanship and functional elegance are combined to create the G.D.L. banjo. Patience and care go into cutting the many strips of multicolored abalone shell which are inlaid along side the ivoroid binding, trimming the figured walnut neck and burl walnut resonator. Intricate abalone and mother-of-pearl inlays adorn the ebony fingerboard and peghead. The peghead is triple-bound with white, black/white stripes on the face and side.

The G.D.L. features the original Deering bell bronze tone ring and zinc flange construction, all metal parts are nickel plated. Walnut gives you the blend of crisp clear tone with a beautiful touch of sweetness. The G.D.L. draws admiration for its vibrant beauty as well as the superior sound quality.

 

Recording King Banjos
recording King "The Soloist" RK85 5-string Banjo

Recording King RK-80 'The Professional'
5-string banjo $1795 Call for price

The Professional resonator banjo combines classic pre-war style features and desirable modern touches. Features a mahogany resonator, mahogany neck, bound ebony fretboard, American Standard thread hardware, 20-hole tone ring and a 3-ply rim, traditional Recording King floral peghead and inlay and an authentic Mastertone-style flange. Exceptional tone and handcrafted perfection.

  • One-Piece Mahogany Resonator w/ Concentric Rings
  • One-Piece Mahogany Neck
  • Mastertone-Style Banjo Flange
  • Mastertone-Style Tone Ring
  • 3-Ply Maple Rim
  • Bound Ebony Fretboard
  • Dual Coordinator Rods
  • Includes Vintage Hardshell Case and Limited Lifetime Warranty
recording King "The Soloist" RK85 5-string Banjo

Recording King RK-85 'The Soloist'
5-string banjo $1995 Call for price

Beautiful flamed maple resonator and figured neck with sunburst finish. This resonator banjo combines classic pre-war style features and desirable modern touches. Features figured maple neck, bound ebony fretboard, American Standard thread hardware, 20-hole tone ring and a 3-ply rim, traditional Recording King floral peghead and inlay and an authentic Mastertone-style flange. Exceptional tone and handcrafted perfection.

  • One-Piece Flamed Maple Resonator
  • One-Piece Figured Maple Neck
  • Mastertone-Style Banjo Flange
  • Mastertone-Style Tone Ring
  • 3-Ply Maple Rim
  • Bound Ebony Fretboard
  • Dual Coordinator Rods
  • Includes Vintage Hardshell Case and Limited Lifetime Warranty

 

Gold Star Banjos
Goldstar GF-85 5-string banjo


Gold Star GF- 85 5 string banjo $1995 Call for price

With older models fast becoming collectors items, the New GF-85's Pre-War sound and flathead design will assure it will be added to the list

  • Traditional mahogany neck
  • Deluxe mahogany resonator
  • 3-ply rock maple rim
  • P-142 geared fifth peg
  • P-140 geared planetary tuners
  • Mother-of-pearl inlays
  • Triple nickel plated hardware
Goldstar GF-100 5-string Banjo

Gold Star GF-100W 5 string banjo $2495 Call for price

Back and better than ever before!

  • Select mahogany neck
  • Bound mahogany resonator
  • Deluxe 3-ply rock maple rim
  • Cast Bell Bronze Tone Ring
  • Single piece die-cast flange
  • Triple nickel-plated hardware
  • Presto Talpiece
  • P-142 geared fifth peg
  • P-140 geared planetary tuners
  • Hand-cut mother-of-pearl inlays carfully laid out in the "Wreath" pattern on both the ebony fingerboard and peghead overlay
  • Deluxe re-issue Gold Star hardshell case
Gold Star GF-200 5 string banjo

Gold Star GF-200 5 string banjo $2695 Call for price

Hand-selected flamed maple upgraded parts assure that this banjo not only sounds amazing but looks incredible too.

  • Select flamed maple neck
  • Brazilian rosewood fingerboard
  • Select flamed maple resonator, with Pre-War style deep-arch, tapered-wall
  • Triple-ply binding on fingeboard and resonator
  • Hand-cut pearl inlays in the traditional "Hearts and Flowers" pattern
  • Deluxe "Gold Star" engraved tuners. Solid Mother of Pearl buttons
  • Pre-War alloy, cast tone ring
  • Ebony peg head overlay
  • Polished ebony truss rod cover
  • Deluxe wood hard-shell case Green crushed velvet silk lining

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Gold Star GF-300 5-string banjo $2795 Call for price

Hand-selected flamed maple upgraded parts assure that this banjo not only sounds amazing but looks incredible too.

  • Gold-plated hardware
  • AAA grade flamed maple neck
  • Ebony fingerboard
  • Select flamed maple resonator, with Pre-War style deep-arch, tapered-wall
  • Triple-ply binding on fingeboard and resonator
  • Hand-cut pearl inlays in the traditional "Hearts and Flowers" pattern
  • Deluxe "Gold Star" engraved tuners . Solid Mother of Pearl buttons
  • Pre-War alloy, cast tone ring
  • Ebony peg head overlay
  • Polished ebony truss rod cover
  • Deluxe wood hard-shell case Green crushed velvet silk lining


Open Back Banjos

Without a resonator on the back, a banjo has more of an old timey, mountain sound suitable for claw hammer and frailing style playing

Rover RB-40 5-string banjo

Rover RB-40 5-string open back banjo $695 Call for price

A student banjo with professional features. Every part of this banjo spells quality!

  • Heavy-duty, cast aluminum rim with integral tone ring
  • Notched solid brass tension hoop
  • Deluxe P-100 "single-leg" 1930's style armrest
  • P-117 "Old Waverly" style tailpiece
  • Mahogany neck with adjustable truss rod
  • Bound, East Indian Rosewood fingerboard with Mother-of-Pearl dot position markers
  • P-140 Planetary tuners and a P-142 geared 5th peg
  • Gig Bag
  • Nickel plated hardware
SAGA SP-10 Travel Banjo

SAGA SP-10 Travel Banjo $695 Call for price

  • Built to be light and easily transportable
  • 3/8" maple rim
  • Slim fast 17 fret, short-scale mahogony neck
  • East Indian rosewood fingerboard
  • Mother-Of-Pearl star and moon peghead inlays
  • Mother-Of-Pearl star fret inlays
  • Rolled brass tone ring
  • 4:1 ratio, Golden Gate planetay tuners
  • Geared 5th-string peg
  • Classic "No-Knot" tailpiece
Goodtime Open back banjo

Goodtime Open Back 4-string Banjo $899 Call for price

  • Standard 11" diameter
  • Birch and maple construction
  • Guitar style tuners
  • Geared fifth string tuner

Goodtime Open Back Left Hand Banjo $899 Call for price
Goodtime Open Back Tenor Banjo $899
recording King "California Deluxe" Open back 5 string banjo

Recording King "California"
Open Back 5-string Banjo $995 Call for price

With a sweet, rich tone and a lightweight design, the California is a traditional open back banjo that's a great way to master old-time playing. The California features a bound walnut rim, a walnut neck with a maple skunk stripe, a rosewood fretboard and a no-knot tailpiece. This model also features dual coordinator rods, 24 brackets and nickel-plated hardware. The peghead features the original Recording King logo with a star detail for a simple, classic look.

  • Bound Walnut Rim
  • Recording King Deluxe Inlay Peghead with Binding
  • Walnut Neck with Maple Skunk Stripe
  • Whyte Laydie Tone Ring
  • Dual Coordinator Rods
  • 24 Brackets
  • Ebony Fretboard
  • Ebony Heel Cap and Peghead Overlay
  • No-Knot Tailpiece
  • Nickel-Plated Hardware
recording King "California Deluxe" Open back 5 string banjo

Recording King "California Deluxe"
Open Back 5-string Banjo $1095 Call for price

The California Deluxe has original detailing and a sweet open back tone players love. Select ebony graces the fretboard, the heel cap and the peghead overlay for extra-fine craftsmanship. The unique peghead inlay was designed by Greg Rich and features a traditional floral pattern. The Deluxe also features a Whyte Laydie tone ring, a bound walnut rim, a walnut neck with a maple skunk stripe and a no-knot tailpiece. This model has dual coordinator rods, 24 brackets and nickel-plated hardware. The original peghead inlay features binding for greater strength. The California Deluxe is a great banjo for frailing or clawhammer style banjo playing.

  • Bound Walnut Rim
  • Recording King Deluxe Inlay Peghead with Binding
  • Walnut Neck with Maple Skunk Stripe
  • Whyte Laydie Tone Ring
  • Dual Coordinator Rods
  • 24 Brackets
  • Ebony Fretboard
  • Ebony Heel Cap and Peghead Overlay
  • No-Knot Tailpiece
  • Nickel-Plated Hardware
Recording King "Ne Plus Ultra" 5 string open back banjo

Recording King "Ne Plus Ultra"
Open Back 5-string Banjo $1295 Call for price

"Tree of Life" abalone inlay on the peghead and fretboard in traditional pre-war style. Sweet, harmonious tone that's excellent for all styles of playing.

  • Bell Brass tone ring
  • Flamed Maple Rim with Binding
  • Tree of Life Peghead and Fretboard Inlay
  • Flamed Maple Neck with Ebony Skunk Stripe
  • Whyte Laydie Tone Ring
  • Dual Coordinator Rods
  • 24 Brackets
  • Ebony Fretboard
Goodtime Special Open back w/tone ring

Goodtime Special
Open back Banjo with tone ring $1299 Call for price

  • Standard 11" diameter
  • Birch and maple construction
  • Steel tone ring
  • Guitar style tuners
  • Geared fifth string tuner
Deering 'Sierra' 5-string banjo

Vega 'Senator' 5-string banjo $2995

  • Open back 5-string banjo
  • Spun brass hoop and rod tone-ring to brighten the tone and create brilliance
  • Brown stained rock maple neck with adjustable truss rod
  • Multi-ply rim with dual coordinator rods.
  • Ebony fingerboard inlaid with mother-of-pearl dots
  • No-knot tailpiece
  • Aa full woody tone with beautiful sparkle of clarity and note definition as desired by both the clawhammer / old-timey banjo player and bluegrass player.


6-String Banjos

Tuned like a guitar, a six string banjo is a great way for a guitarist to get the sound of a banjo without the inconvenience of learning to play one.

Deering B6 6-string Banjo

Deering B6 6-string Banjo $2699 Call for price

The industry standard for a professional quality 6-string banjo. Superb tone with excellent playability.

Martinez MBJ-65 6-string Banjo

Martinez MBJ-65 6-string Banjo $699 Call for price

  • A great value basic 6-string banjo
  • Mahogany neck & resonator
  • Rosewood fingerboard
  • Guitar tuners

 

Prices are negotiable

Prices listed are the supplier's recommended retail in Australian dollars.
We use this as a guide to calculate discount and trade-in margins.

We aim to provide

Professional advice - Competetive prices - Experienced after-sales service

to every customer