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 - Oakridge

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.

Page up to date on January 10, 2012

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

4 string Banjos

Rover RB45T Tenor Banjo

Rover RB45T Tenor Banjo $795 rrp

Faithfully patterned after the finest vintage instruments. The resonator and slim, carefully proportioned neck are period correct, and the lightweight aluminum rim with built-in tone ring is a Rover exclusive.

  • Standard 11" cast aluminum rim
  • Heavy duty grooved brass tension hoop
  • 24 integrated bracket attachment points
  • P-13 Grooved tension hoop
  • Deluxe P-100 "single-leg" 1930's style armrest
  • P-117 "Old Waverly style" tailpiece
  • F-2000 guitar style, geared tuners
  • Exquisite mahogany neck with East Indian rosewood fingerboard
  • Tradition fiddle-style peghead shape with P-140 Planetary tuners
  • Inlaid dot position markers and adjustable truss rod
  • Vintage-style, bound mahogany resonator
Rover RB45 5-string banjo
5-string model pictured

Rover RB45P Plectrum Tenor Banjo $795 rrp

The Plectrum style four-string banjo is enjoying a new wave of popularity with consequently a growing demand for a moderately priced instrument with all the professional features at a price accessible to all.

  • Standard 11" cast aluminum rim
  • Heavy duty grooved brass tension hoop
  • 24 integrated bracket attachment points
  • P-13 Grooved tension hoop
  • Deluxe P-100 "single-leg" 1930's style armrest
  • P-117 "Old Waverly style" tailpiece
  • F-2000 guitar style, geared tuners
  • Exquisite mahogany neck with East Indian rosewood fingerboard
  • Tradition fiddle-style peghead shape with P-140 Planetary tuners
  • Inlaid dot position markers and adjustable truss rod
  • Vintage-style, bound mahogany resonator
Deering Dropkick Murphy's Tenor banjo

Deering Goodtime Dropkick Murphy's Tenor Banjo $1299 Call for price

Dropkick Murphys Tenor Goodtime banjo. It's an all maple banjo with a hard rock maple neck and a violin grade maple rim for an awesome tone. It's tuned in fifths G,D,A,E just like an octave mandolin so the fingering is easy for mandolin and violin players. Only a limited run of banjos will be available in this unique Dropkick Murphys design.

  • Blond Slender Rock Maple Neck
  • 19 Pressed In Nickel Silver Frets
  • Durable Satin Finish
  • Dropkick Murphys crest engraved in peghead
  • 11” Frosted Top High Crown Head
  • Resonator of Blond Maple
  • Black Binding

 

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 B11 Banjo

Washburn B11 5-string Banjo $649 rrp 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 rrp 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 $1299 rrp 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

Rover Banjos
Rover RB-45 5 string banjo with resonator

Rover RB-45 5-string banjo $795 rrp

  • 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 $1199 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 $1549 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 $2695

  • 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 $3595

  • 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 $7995

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 RK-60 Banjo

Recording King RK-60 "The Deco King"
5-string banjo$1695 Call for price

Inspired by the great designs of Art Deco, this banjo showcases the decorative craftsmanship and high-end features of the pre-war movement. The Deco King Banjo is covered with luminous pearloid on the back of resonator as well as on the peghead. There is also a “deco flower” pattern on both the resonator back and peghead and a deco fretboard inlay in M.O.P.

  • One-Piece Maple Resonator
  • One-Piece Maple Neck
  • Mastertone-Style Banjo Flange & Tone Ring
  • 3-Ply Maple Rim
  • Bound Ebony Fretboard
  • Dual Coordinator Rods
  • Pearloid Resonator Back with Black "Deco Flower"
  • Presto-Style Tailpiece
  • Includes Vintage Hardshell Case and 5 Year Warranty
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 $1895 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

recording King "The Soloist" RK85 5-string Banjo

Recording King RK-87 'The Soloist' - Gold Hardware
5-string banjo $2295 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
  • Gold-plated Hardware
  • Dual Coordinator Rods
  • Includes Vintage Hardshell Case and Limited Lifetime Warranty

 

Gold Tone Banjos

Gold Tone BG250F 5-string Banjo

Gold Tone BG250 5-string banjo $1495 rrp

A vintage replica of the most famous banjo ever played in bluegrass music. All its parts are accurate reproductions of the original. In addition, we have added a maple neck, which brightens tone compared to the original mahogany necks. Features include a 3-ply Canadian maple rim and the straightline tailpiece which provides extra downward pressure on the bridge creating even more volume. 2008 model includes our new GTS planet tuners w/ leather washers. For a no frills, straight ahead bluegrass banjo, the BG-250F cannot be beaten for quality and tone.

 

Gold Star Banjos

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

Gold Star GF-300 Banjo

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

Epiphone Banjos
Epiphone MB200 5 string Banjo

Epiphone MB-200 5-string Banjo $549 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 $1099 Call for price

  • 5-string banjo with tone ring
  • Maple body
  • Rosewood fingerboard
Martinez Banjos
Martinez MBJ-40 5-string Banjo

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

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

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

Martinez MBJ-45 5-string Banjo

Martinez MBJ-45 5-string Banjo $699 rrp 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 $899 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 $1299 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


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
Gold Tone WL250 5-string banjo

Gold Tone WL250 Open-back 5-string banjo $1295 rrp

A White Lady tone ring combined with a thin maple rim provides ample volume and a wonderful plunky tone but punchy tone well-suited for old timey and folk music. A three part tone ring is coupled with a 1/2" rim provides more air chamber volume. Other features include ebony fingerboard, vintage cut heel, no-knot tailpiece, and double adjusting truss rod.

  • Maple neck with ebony fingerboard
  • Double adjusting truss rods. Double coordinator rods
  • Maple/ebony bridge
Gold Tone OT800LN Open Back, Long neck, 5-string banjo

Gold Tone OT800LN Long Neck
Open-back 5-string banjo $1995 rrp

This tubaphone style longneck is tuned 1 1/2 steps lower for the best singing keys. A great folk style banjo, it closely resembles Mr. Seegers famous plunky tone, a sound desired by songsters. The engraved inlay is set off by the ebony fingerboard and the pot includes a bracket band for a loud sustaining tone.

  • Maple neck with ebony fingerboard
  • Double coordinator rods
  • Compensated maple bridge with ebony cap
  • Hardshell deluxe arch top case
 

Oakridge 555 5-string Banjo $629 rrp Call for price

  • Wooden rim banjo
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 $829 Call for price

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

Goodtime Open Back Left Hand Banjo $829 Call for price
Goodtime Open Back Tenor Banjo $829

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
Vega 'Senator' 5-string banjo

Vega 'Senator' 5-string banjo $2695

  • 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

 

 

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