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Open Back Banjos
Open Back Banjos for Bluegrass, Clawhammer, Old Time and Folk Styles
Featuring Gold Tone and Deering Open Back Banjos
Open-back banjos are normally associated with a popular style of banjo playing called clawhammer. Clawhammer banjo is normally associated with a genre of traditional music that is different from bluegrass that is called Old Time ...
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Goldtone
Gold Tone Open Back banjos for Clawhammer, Old Time, frailing and other folk styles
Goldtone Open Back banjos for Clawhammer, Old Time, frailing and other folk style. Many open back banjos can also work well for three finger bluegrass style as a lighter weight alternative to heavier bluegrass banjos with a resonator.
We carry all Gold Tone Old time banjos and at the best prices. We include a case with every Gold Tone open back banjo and many other free items like electronic tuners and straps.
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Deering Open Back
Deering Open Back Banjos
Deering open back banjos for learning and playing bluegrass, clawhammer banjo style, and old time banjo. Many beginner banjos to start on with beginner banjo kits. Deerings are American Made in California. We are a full service Deering Dealer. Long Neck Banjos, Deering Good Time, Artisan and Vega open back banjos.
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Long Neck Banjos
Long Neck Banjos
We have a great selection of Long Neck banjos and long neck banjo cases.
A long neck banjo is three frets longer than a standard 22 fret banjo and is tuned to open E tuning. The 5th string peg is not at the 5th fret it is located up at the 8th fret. If you put a banjo capo on a long neck banjo at the 3rd fret you are in Open G and capo on the 7th fret in A. If you want to add 5th string capo spikes to a long neck banjo, the common frets to place them at are the 11th 13th and 15th frets. If you purchase a long neck banjo us we can install them at the correct frets for you. Long Neck banjos do not require special strings and normal banjo strings are long enough.
The notes to tune a Long Neck Banjo to for standard long neck open E Tuning are
5th string-E 4th string-B 3rd string-E 2nd string-G# 1st string-B
Using a Capo on a long neck banjo to play in different keys
For Open G - Capo to 3rd fret and use the 5th string capo spike at the 11th fret
For Key of A Capo to 5th fret and use the 5th string capo spike at the 13th fret
For Key of B Capo to 7th fret and use the 5th string capo spike at the 15th fret -
Nechville Open Back...
Nechville Open Back Banjos
Nechville Banjos known for their bluegrass Helimount designed banjos with resonator designed an open back banjo with class and many innovative features called the "Moonshiner".
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Morgan Monroe Open...
Gold Tone CC-OT - Beginner Clawhammer Open Back Banjo with FREE Beginner Kit
(3) $629.00Gold Tone CC-OT Beginner Clawhammer Banjo Notes from Ross Nickerson on the CC OT Banjo The Gold Tone CC OT Beginner Clawhammer Banjo comes with a free beginner frailing/clawhammer/old time banjo instruction DVD from Bob Carlin, a free banjo case, a shoulder strap that is made specifically for banjo and a 5th string capo spike for playing in the Key of...
Deering Goodtime Americana With Free Deering Case and Beginner Package
(1) $679.00Deering Goodtime Americana Banjo with 12 inch rim Mellow Deep Tone - Open Back Banjo The Deering Goodtiime Americana features a 12 inch rim for mellow tone. It is a high quality banjo for learning on with great tone and is American Made.The Americana™ is the first 5-string banjo from Deering to be fitted with their new Grand 12” rim, which gives the...
Recording King RK-OT25 - Open Back Clawhammer Banjo with Free Case
(3) $649.00The Recording King "OT-25' - Madison RK-OT25 Free Pro Set Up Open Back Old Time Clawhammer Banjo Includes Free Gig bag The Recording King RK-OT25 5-string open back old time beginner clawhammer banjo that has authentic old timey banjo tone and is an easy to learn banjo on.These OT 25's are seriously a cut above other Old Time Open back clawhammer...
Recording King - RK-OT26 with White Lady Tone Ring - Free Case
(0) $799.00The New Recording King RK-OT26 with White Lady Tone Ring Free Pro Set Up Open Back Old Time Clawhammer Banjo - "White Laydie" Tone Ring Includes Free Gig bagMadison Old Time Banjo with Scooped Fretboard2-ply Maple RimMaple NeckRK Whyte Laydie Tone RingDual Coordinator RodsBrown Satin Finish with Star Headstock...
Gold Tone CC-Carlin 12 inch Open Back Wide Nut
(3) $799.00Gold Tone CC Carlin 12 inch Open Back Old Time Banjo Check out our Hard Case Discount DealGold Tone banjos has introduced a new 12 inch pot open back banjo called the CC-Carlin. This is a great way to add the 12 inch banjo pot tone and feel to your repertoire at a low very affordable price. CC-Carlin now includes Installed Planetary Tuning Pegs...
Gold Tone White Lady WL-250 Free Hard Case
(4) $1,199.00Gold Tone WL-250 White Ladye Open Back Old Time Clawhammer Banjo Includes Free Gold Tone Hard Shell Case The Gold Tone WL-250 White Layde open back banjo designed like Vega White Layde's of old with remarkable tone and exquisite cosmetics. The White Layde with white layde tone ring and frailing scoop is designed for today's old time and clawhammer banjo...
Gold Tone MM-150
(3) $1,099.00Gold Tone MM-150 Maple Mountain For a sweet frailing or clawhammer tone the MM-150 is the original open back and has been very well received. Options include a long neck (MM-150LN). The MM 150 Maple Mountain open back has 24 brackets, White Ladye tone ring (a three part tone ring famous for its plunky and sustaining tone) clear finish on maple,...
Gold Tone Bob Carlin BC-350 Banjo with Free Hard Shell Case
(5) $1,299.00Gold Tone Bob Carlin BC-350 Free Official Gold Tone Hard Shell Case when purchasing from Banjoteacher.com This Carlin model was the first to be issued; it was the result of a meeting between Bob and Gold Tone president Wayne Rogers at the 2004 IBMA Fan Fest. All of the BC-350 features and dimensions are per Mr. Carlin's specifications (arrived at after...
Gold Tone OT-800 - Tubaphone
(4) $1,599.00Classic old time sound OT 800 This Vega style replica is an accurate reproduction of the most sought after pot in the classic Old Time sound. A metal bracket band contains the lug bolts avoiding holes in the rim for a solid tone. The brass Tubaphone style tone ring rings loud and clear with maximum sustain. Classic style ngraved inlays, maple neck and...
Gold Tone CB-100 Open Back Clawhammer Old Time Banjo
(4) $899.00Gold Tone CB-100 - Open Back Banjo with Scooped Neck For Clawhammer Banjo Styles and Old Time Banjo Style The CB-100 was created to meet the demands of the modern old-time player. It's lightweight minimalist design yields nothing but effortless playability. Entry price with all the features of a high end. A scooped fingerboard, brass rod tone ring, and...
Gold Tone CC-50 Easy Beginner Banjo
(2) $439.00Gold Tone CC-50 Open Back Beginner Banjo The Gold Tone CC 50 open back banjo is one of the best beginner open back banjos you can find. It's a light and easy to play banjo and works great for learning Clawhammer, folk, old time and open back styles. If you are just beginning and you are absolutely sure Clawhammer and Frailing technique is the direction...
Gold Tone MM-150LN Long Neck Banjo
(1) $1,199.00Gold Tone MM-150 Long Neck BanjoMaple Mountain MM-150LN The Gold Tone Maple Mountain MM 150LN Long Neck Banjo is perfect for playing in the styles of the Kingston Trio, Pete Seeger and other 60's folk music groups. Long Neck banjos are tuned to Open E tuning rather than the standard Open G tuning on normal length 5-string banjos. This gives you a unique...
Deering Vega Vintage Star
(0) $2,399.00Deering Vega Vintage Star Banjo New Model with streaked ebony fingerboard The new Deering Vega Vintage Star 12 inch rim open back with streaked ebony fingerboard features the Dobson tone ring. powder finish and matching maple armrest At the heart of the Vintage Star lies a stunning Dobson tone ring. Originally patented by Henry Dobson in 1881, the...
Deering Goodtime 1 with Free Beginner Book and Package
(10) $499.00Deering Good Time 1 Beginner Banjo for Bluegrass or Clawhammer Styles Free Ross Ross Nickerson Beginner Package, Free Shipping, Free Beginning the 5-string Banjo Book/CDs/DVD, Special Deering T-Wrench and 3 Year Gold Online Lesson MembershipThe "Good Time" Deering Beginner Banjo G1 is a really easy banjo to play and which makes it even easier to learn...
Gold Tone CC-OTA Clawhammer Style Banjo
(1) $629.00Gold Tone CC-OTA Travel Size Clawhammer Banjo Comes Tuned to Open G TuningThis Banjo is great for Children learning the play clawhammer banjo styles too, The CC OT A is a shorter neck scale open back banjo that is 19 frets long instead of the 22 frets on a normal length 5-string banjo. The CC OT A is an open back old timey clawhammer that banjo works...
Gold Tone HM-100: High Moon Old Time Banjo 12” rim and custom design
(1) $1,299.00Gold Tone HM-100 High Moon Old Time Banjo with 12” Rim The Gold Tone HM-100 High Moon Old Time Banjo with 12” rim and custom design is another gorgeous old time banjo from Gold Tone with 12 inch rim and great tone. List of FREE Items Included with this BanjoFree Professional Banjo Set Up Free Official Gold Tone Hard Case Free Zero Glide Nut...
Gold Tone CC-100 Beginner Banjo with Free 5 Piece Beginner Package
(0) $599.00Gold Tone CC-100 Open Back Beginner Banjo From Gold Tone Includes Free Heavy Padded Bag and Free 5 Piece Beginner Package Never before has an entry level openback banjo included the features and tone of our CC100 Open Back Banjo Check any competitive banjo in this price range and you'll find more bang for the buck with our Cripple Creek. List of FREE...
Gold Tone CC-100 Plus Open Back with Free 5 Piece Beginner Package and Case
(3) $749.00Gold Tone CC-100+ "Plus" Open Back at BanjoTeacher.com Includes Free Gold Tone Padded Gig Bag, Free 5 Piece Beginner Package and SMP Plus Banjo Pickup Notes from Ross Nickerson on the CC100 Plus Open Back BanjoWow, this model is beautiful, it has some great features and a great look too. This one just feels good to play. You would be proud to own this...
Deering Artisan Banjo with Free Deering Case and Beginner Kit
(1) $859.00Deering Artisan Goodtime Banjo Easy banjo to learn on and sounds great The Artisan Goodtime Openback banjo embodies Greg Deering’s lifelong vision for the Deering Banjo Company – to make the best sounding, best playing, best looking, and best value U.S.A. made banjo that he possibly could. It is a never ending quest that Deering pursues every single...
Deering Goodtime Parlor Banjo - Travel Banjo - Child Sized
(0) $559.00Deering Good Time Junior - Parlor Size Banjo - Travel Banjo and Banjo for Children to Learn On The name of this model The Deering Parlor has been changed to The Deering Junior.This model we carry is the original blonde color with chrome hardware. They now call this one the Silver color because the hardware is kept the original chrome color instead of...
Gold Tone HM-100A: High Moon Old Time Banjo 19 Fret Shorter Scale with 12” Rim
(0) $1,299.00Gold Tone HM-100A: High Moon Old Time Banjo 19 Fret with 12” Rim The Gold Tone HM-100A High Moon Old Time Banjo with 12” rim and custom design is shorter scale with 19 frets for easy travel and playability. Another example of Gold Tone's amazing selections and options in old time banjos. 12 inch rim travel banjo has never been available anywhere that I...
Gold Tone AC-12 Banjo With 12 Inch Rim and Scooped Neck
(2) $299.00The Gold Tone AC-12 Beginner Banjo with 12 inch Rim The AC-1 is now available as the AC-12 with a 12 inch Rim The Gold Tone AC-1 is now available as the AC-12 with 12 inch rim instead of the standard 11 inch rim of the normal AC-1. The 12 inch rim is one inch larger in circumference can provide a deeper mellower tone if that's what you prefer.The AC-12...
Deeering Goodtime Artisan Americana
(5) $919.00The Deeering Artisan Good Time Americana Banjo 12 inch rim for deep rich mellow tone The Deering Artisan Goodtime Americana features a larger than standard 12 inch rim for deep rich mellow open back banjo tone. The Goodtime Artisan Americana™ features a 12” rim, which gives the banjo a stronger bass response and a much warmer tone. The fullness and...
Deering Goodtime Junior Banjo - Travel Banjo - Child Sized
(0) $559.00Goodtime Junior Banjo - Travel Banjo and Banjo for Children to Learn On The new Good Time Junior Travel Banjo The Deering Junior was formerly called the Deering Parlor Banjo. We stock the standard color with standard silver hardware. Good Time Jr. Banjo parlor size travel banjo for children learning and as an adult travel practice banjo. With a shorter...
Vega Kingston Trio Long Neck Banjo
(0) $5,595.00KINGSTON TRIO LONG NECK BANJO Tuned in E or capoed in G, and great for deep singing voices, the Kingston Trio Long Neck celebrates the success of one of the longest living popular folk bands. If, like Greg Deering, you first found a love of the banjo from listening to the Kingston Trio, having one of these wonderful banjos makes you a part of something...
Gold Tone OT-800 Long Neck
(3) $1,899.90The Old Tone 800 Long Neck (0T-800LN) is the ultimate longneck banjo. 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...
Gold Tone AC-1LN Long Neck Banjo - Amazing Quality and Price
(2) $279.00Gold Tone AC-1LN Long Neck Banjo Unbeatable Quality and Price AC-1LN Long Neck with Gig Bag The Gold Tone AC-1LN Long Neck banjo is frankly unbelievable. Gold Tone has hit another home run by making a long neck banjo available at this price. It's original form the standard length Gold Tone AC-1 is the best banjo in it's price range by far in my...
Gold Tone AC-12FL Fretless Banjo With 12 Inch Rim
(0) $299.00The Gold Tone AC-12FL Fretless Banjo with 12 inch Rim The AC-12 with 12 inch rim is now available in Fretless AC-12FL The Gold Tone AC-12FL is now available as the AC-12FL with 12 inch rim instead of the standard 11 inch rim of the normal AC-1FL. The 12 inch rim is one inch larger in circumference can provide a deeper mellower tone if that's what you...
Gold Tone CC-OT - Beginner Openback - Clawhammer
(0) $599.00GoldTone CC OT - Openback Clawhammer Banjo Includes Bob Carlin Instructional DVD, Capo spike, gig bag, strap, frailing scoop, and all Old Time style cosmetics. The comfy maple neck has a rosewood fretboard complete with scoop, and both the neck and the rim wear a rich brown satin finish. Other furnishings include a No Knot tailpiece, a Vega-style...
Goodtime Artisan Junior Banjo Travel and Kid Size Banjo with Free Case
(7) $859.00Good Time Artisan Junior Banjo - Travel and Children Size 5-String Banjo The Deering Artisan parlor banjo makes a great travel banjo and also the perfect size for children to learn on. Its shorter length can still be tuned to open G tuning for bluegrass.. The stunning new Artisan Goodtime banjo embodies Greg Deering’s lifelong vision for the Deering...
Gold Tone AC-12A Short Scale Travel Banjo With 12 Inch Rim
(1) $299.00Gold Tone AC-12A Short Scale Travel Banjo With 12 Inch Rim The AC-12A is now available as a 19 fret Travel Banjo with a 12 inch Rim The Gold Tone AC-12 is now available as the AC-12A with 12 inch rim. It's a short scale 19 fret travel banjo that can still be tuned to open G. The AC-12A features a scooped neck ideal for old time and clawhammer banjo...
Deering Stitched Leather Cradle Straps for Open Back Banjos with Small Space for Straps
(0) $34.00Cradle Banjo Strap for Goodtime and Artisan Banjos Leather Cradle Strap Made to fit Open Back Banjos with Small Space for Straps This specially stitched leather strap by Deering is made to fit all open back banjos. It's the only leather strap small enough to fit behind the brackets of a Deering Goodtime, Artisan or other open back banjos.This leather...
BanjoTeacher.com Banjo Demo Video Playlist
(0) $0.00BanjoTeacher.com Banjo Demo Video Playlist View a complete playlist of demonstration videos performed by Ross Nickerson of Recording King, Gold Tone, Deering, Nechville, Morgan Monroe and Gold Star Banjos. At the top is a short video on our banjo set ups. There are several playlists below that. Each playlist has multiple videos.Banjo Set Ups at...
Deering Goodtime 17-Fret Irish Tenor Banjo
(1) $559.00Deering 17 Fret Irish Tenor Banjo Tuned to GDAE Made in America at the Deering Banjo factory in California, the Goodtime Openback 17 Fret Irish Tenor Banjo tuned to G,D,A,E produces very authentic Irish banjo tone. The lightweight maple construction produces the high end treble sound Irish tenor styles need. Just keep the head tight and it should be all...
Marc Horowitz OT-MH Old Time Openback 5-String Banjo
(0) $2,695.50Old Time Openback 5-String Banjo THIS MODEL IS NO LONGER AVAILABLE FROM GOLD TONE The Marc Horowitz Gold Tone open back 5 string banjo. Designed by banjoist Marc Horowitz in conjunction with Gold Tone Banjos and Nechville Banjos. Marc Horowitz was determined to come up with a dependable, stable and great-sounding instrument old time open back banjo....
Gold Tone White Ladye WL-250LN Long Neck
(1) $1,199.00Gold Tone White Ladye Long Neck Banjo WL-250 LN The Gold Tone White Layde Long Neck WL-250LN was discontinued by Gold ToneWe have the Gold Tone OT-800LN and the MC-150LN ------------The Gold Tone White Layde Long Neck Banjo WL-250 LN is perfect long neck banjo alternative for playing Pete Seeger style and you can not beat the price range it is in too....
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The Banjo Cruise
The Banjo Cruise Workshop is held in a large private conference room that is essentially sound proof and separate from all other passengers. The workshop takes place during the days we are at sea so you can visit all ports and still have plenty of time for fun with your spouse, family or friends while on the cruise. The class sizes are small ensuring that each student receives the assistance and encouragement they need.ST Pete Banjo Camp
Annual Banjo Workshop weekend in Sunny St Pete Beach Florida!
The Academy of Performance Arts with Ross Nickerson
Banjo camp seminar and group banjo lesson workshop in the USA for bluegrass 5-string banjo in Florida at sunny St Pete Beach. This is an annual Florida banjo event and held during the winter months for locals,winter residents and students who want to escape the cold while improving their banjo playing, and having fun doing it.The Banjo Safari
The Banjo Safari
Join me for an unforgettable once-in-a-lifetime experience traveling to Africa for an African Photo Safari. I am to be teaming up with our professional Safari guides Kevin and Tricia Dooley on an adventure that none of us will forget. We'll spend our mornings and late afternoons exploring the wildlife of South Africa, and the mid day will be filled with a banjo workshop that should be fun and rewarding. - Resources