Some banjos are incredibly rare and can be worth thousands. The 1938 Gibson Mastertone flathead five-string, made famous by Earl Scruggs, is valued at thousands of dollars since fewer than 100 were ever made. While more common, Epiphone banjos made during the Great Depression tend to also be worth great deals of money.

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On average, a banjo is going to cost anywhere between $50 – $3,000. For those just starting out, a beginner’s kit with a lower end model should cost between $150 – $300, definitely a good buy if you aren’t sure you’ll stick with it or not. A very solid mid-range banjo can be found for between $300 – $425.

Look for tailpieces marked with the words “Lyon and Healy” or the intertwined letters “LH,” which indicates a patented tailpiece by Lyon and Healy. The name or letters will be stamped on the tailpiece, indicating the banjo was made during the golden age by Lyon and Healy.

There are 2 types of banjos: Resonator banjos. Open-back banjos.

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The 5 string is for frailing and finger picking blue grass and old time music. The 4 string, both tenor and plectrum, is for strumming music such as early jazz, Dixie land, and Irish music. Play the instrument most suited for music you want to play. Everyone is a beginner when they start any instrument.

6-string banjos are tuned just like a guitar and are the perfect crossover instrument for guitarists. Sometimes they are called guitjos, ganjos, banjitars, etc., but we like to just call ours a 6-string banjo.

A 6 string banjo is the perfect instrument for someone who wants to convert from playing a guitar. They have the benefit of being tuned just like a guitar while simultaneously being able to keep that original banjo sound. Experienced guitar players can really enjoy this instrument without much work.

Can I tune a banjo with a guitar tuner? Well the answer is… yes. There are several ways you can tune your banjo and learning the basics of the instrument will make you a better banjo player.

Banjoist – but you’ll also see/hear banjoista, banjoer, banjo player, banjo picker, For males: banjerinos, For females: banerinas, banjophonist, banjologist. . .

The greatest banjo players of all time are from all over the world and include musicians such as Charlie Poole, Bela Fleck, Earl Scruggs, and Pete Seeger.

Is banjo harder to learn than the guitar? Certainly not harder! Some things about the banjo could be considered easier; the strings are lighter gauge than a guitar and easier to push down. It does not take long to master a few simple things on both instruments.

The banjo ukulele, also known as the banjolele or banjo uke, is a four-stringed musical instrument with a small banjo-type body and a fretted ukulele neck.