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Gold Tone OB-250 Plus with JLS Tone Ring 
Great banjo,just received it a couple days ago and it looks and sounds great. Thanks Ross for all yo ...
Wood Banjo Armrest Curly Maple One Size Fits All Glossy or Satin 
I just received my armrest in perfect condition,I put on in like 4 minutes! I love it much bette ...
Gold Tone OB-150 Bluegrass Banjo with Brass Flathead Tone Ring 
I received my OB150 safe and sound. It looks, plays and sounds great! Thank you for your guidance as ...
Recording King RK-R75 The Elite Available Now 
I just wanted to thank you for the RK-75. It arrived on Friday in great shape. The banjo set-up wa ...
Lakota 2 inch or 3 inch Cradle Strap 
I got the strap and was truly pleased. Super nice piece of American Bison leather. Unsurpassed quali ...
Gold Tone OB-Standard Bluegrass Banjo 
I received my banjo back in July. I waited cause I wanted to have time to really check it out. I'm n ...
Lakota Leather 2 inch or 3 inch Non Cradle Strap 
I got the strap and was truly pleased. Super nice piece of American Bison leather. Unsurpassed quali ...
4-string Banjos
4-string Tenor and Plectrum Banjos at BanjoTeacher.com
4-string Tenor Banjos, Plectrum Banjo and Celtic Irish Tenor Banjos
We have the 19 fret tenor and 17 fret Irish 4-string Tenor Banjos from Gold Tone, Deering Tenor Banjos, Recording King and Nechville, Deering 4-string Irish Drop Kick Murphy banjo, Plectrum banjos and Tenor, Recording King...
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Irish Tenor Banjos
Irish Tenor Banjos - 17 and 19 Fret
Irish Tenor Banjos and Irish Tenor Banjo Instruction at Banjoteacher.com.
We feature 4-string Gold Tone Irish Tenor Banjos along with Deering 4-string Irish tenor banjos. We have the new Gold Tone IT-17, 17 fret Irish Tenor with 12 inch rim and the Gold Tone IT-19 12 inch rim 19 fret Tenor Banjo. The Irish tenor banjo is tuned to the same notes as the violin, fiddle or mandolin, G D A E. Even though the Irish Tenor has a different tone having the same tuning makes it a practical instrument to learn as well as being super fun to play. Sheet music or tablature for fiddle tunes written for fiddle or mandolin can be used to adapt songs to the Irish tenor banjo. -
Tenor Banjos
4-string Tenor Banjos from Gold Tone and Deering
BanjoTeacher.com has a variety of 4 string Tenor banjos for sale from Tod Banjo makers Gold Tone and Deering. The Gold Tone TS 250 AT, the 4-string CEB 4 Cello banjo, The EBM 4 electric tenor banjo and the best new Irish Tenor Banjos. Also featured are beginner 4-string tenor banjos from Gold Tone, Recording King and Morgan Monroe. Tenor banjos can be tuned to GCEA for Dixieland Jazz, GDAE for Irish Tenor banjo styles and Chicago Style tuning like the top four strings of a Guitar, DGBE.
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4-string Plectrum Banjos
Plectrum Banjos at BanjoTeacher.com
We carry Plectrum banjos and accessories too. The 4-string plectrum banjo is normally tuned to C G B D. The neck is the same length as a five string banjo and the tuning is the same as a 5-string tuned to C tuning. They can also be tuned to "Chicago tuning" which is the same tuning as the top four strings of a guitar. D G B E. Chicago tuning is popular for guitar players wanting a new sound without learning a new key or changing chord positions they are used to. You can also tune a 4-string tenor banjo to chicago tuning.
Gold Tone TS-250
(1) $1,499.00TS-250 Exceptional tone and exquisite looks All the same features as the Plectrum Special, with a different neck scale. 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...
Gold Tone AC-4 IT Irish Tenor or AC-4 Standard 4-String Openback Tenor Banjo
(0) $269.00Gold Tone AC-4 4-String Openback 19 Fret Irish Tenor or Standard Tenor Travel Banjo Available in Standard Tenor Tuning CGDA or Irish Tenor Tuning GDAE Choose which tuning you want when checking outLightweight Composite Construction Perfect for Traveling. easy practice or for a Child's first instrument Like its cousin the AC-1, the Gold Tone AC-4 is a...
Gold Tone CC-Tenor 19 fret Tenor Banjo with Resonator
(3) $629.00Gold Tone CC-Tenor 19 Fret Tenor Banjo with Free Gig Bag The Gold Tone CC-Tenor is an economically-priced Tenor banjo with all the features of a quality instrument. It features a maple neck with dual coordinator rods, and a maple resonator, snowflake fingerboard inlay, silk screen headstock inlay, guitar-style tuners, and a maple rim. List of FREE...
Gold Tone IT-250 - Open Back - 17 Fret Irish Tenor Banjo
(0) $999.00Gold Tone IT 250 - Open Back - 17 Fret Irish Tenor Banjo Free Official Gold Tone Hard Case This short scale tenor is designed for playing in the common keys of traditional music. Played by Jerry Cowan, a street musician from Dublin, Ireland. This is an excellent addition to any tenor player's arsenal of instruments. Excellent tone and volume is a...
Gold Tone CC-Plectrum 4-String Plectrum Banjo
(1) $629.00Gold Tone CC-Plectrum 4-string Plectrum Banjo Includes Free Gold Tone Padded Gig Bag The Cripple Creek Plectrum features a simple brass tone ring, bound fingerboard, maple neck and resonator, double coordinator rods, shoe style lugs, and clamshell tailpiece. List of FREE Included with this BanjoProfessional Banjo Set up FREE Zero Glide Nut...
Gold Tone AC-4 IT Irish Tenor 4-String Openback Tenor Banjo
(0) $269.00Gold Tone AC-4: IT 4-String 19 Fret Irish Tenor Travel Banjo Lightweight Composite Construction Perfect for Traveling. easy practice or for a Child's first instrument Like its cousin the AC-1, the Gold Tone AC-4: IT is a low priced economical, durable and great-sounding beginner banjo.I feel this is the best low priced Irish Tenor Banjo for beginners....
Gold Tone Plectrum Banjo - PS-250 Special
(3) $1,499.00GoldTone PS-250 Plectrum Special The Gold Tone PS 250 4-string Plectrum Special will amaze you. The pictures seriouslsy don't do it justice and it sounds great. I nfeel the Gold Tone PS 250 Special is the best Plectrum for the money by far. List of FREE Items Included with this BanjoProfessional Banjo Set up Free Gold Tone Hard Shell Case Free...
Deering Sierra 17-Fret Tenor Banjo
(0) $2,949.00Sierra 17-Fret Irish Tenor Deering Irish Tenor banjos have the shorter 17 fret neck for a brighter, snappier sound. The Sierra 17-fret tenor has our professional -06- bronze tone ring and you get all the most important features that affect the tone and playability at an economical price. Made of mahogany with a slim comfortable neck and ebony...
Gold Tone IT-250F 17 Fret Irish Tenor - 1 Piece Flange and Resonator
(2) $1,299.00Gold Tone IT 250-F 17 Fret Irish Tenor - 1 Piece Flange and Resonator Best Irish Tenor 4 string banjo with an archtop tone ring and one piece flange. The 4-string Gold Tone IT - 250F Irish Tenor is the best Irish Tenor Banjo with a one piece flange and resonator. The Gold Tone Irish Tenor Banjo is really something, especially for the price. You will...
Gold Tone IT-250R - With Resonator - 17 Fret Irish Tenor Banjo
(2) $1,199.00Gold Tone IT 250R with Resonator 17 Fret Irish Tenor Banjo The Gold Tone IT 250 but with an added resonator. It cost a bit more this way but if you think you would like a resonator is much cheaper to get it at the same time as when you buy the banjo. Ordering separately is more expensive plus shipping costs and having to install it. The short scale tenor...
Deering Sierra 19-Fret Tenor Banjo
(0) $2,949.00Sierra 19-Fret Tenor Banjo from Deering The Sierra is a truly professional master piece of both sound and art at a price that is within your reach. The pot assembly of the Sierra, the violin grade maple 3 ply rim, the -06- tone ring, the one piece zinc flange, the notched tension hoop,the Deering tail piece and armrest are exactly the same as our whole...
Recording King RKT-05 - 4-string Tenor Banjo
(2) $299.00Recording King RKT-05 Dirty 30's Tenor Banjo - 4-String At BanjoTeacher.com the 4-string Dirty 30's RKT-05 Recording King Tenor Banjo comes with complete Professional Banjo Setup and can be set up with GDAE Irish Banjo tuning. Why face the consequences of buying from a big box store and have your banjo arrive in non-playing condition. You can avoid the...
Gold Tone CEB-4 Cello Banjo - 4-string
(0) $1,199.00Gold Tone CEB-4 4-string Cello Banjo Originally used in turn of the century banjo orchestras, has been redefined in this decade by the playing style of Marcy Marxer. Tuned in 5ths it allows accompaniment and lead arrangements for not only old time but most all genres of music. Plus string gauges may be changed for low octave playing of any four stringed...
Gold Tone CC-IT Irish Tenor - 17 Fret Irish Tenor Banjo
(0) $629.00Gold Tone CC IT Irish Tenor - 17 Fret Tenor Banjo CC-IT - The Goldtone Cripple Creek CC-IT is an economically-priced Irish tenor banjo with all the features of a quality entry-level instrument. List of FREE Included with this BanjoFREE Zero Glide Nut Installation ($75 value) Free Banjo Strap Professional Banjo Set up Free Padded Gig Bag...
Deering Sierra Plectrum Banjo
(0) $2,949.00Sierra Plectrum Deering Banjo The Sierra is a truly professional master piece of both sound and art at a price that is within your reach. The pot assembly of the Sierra, the violin grade maple 3 ply rim, the -06- tone ring, the one piece zinc flange, the notched tension hoop,the Deering tail piece and armrest are exactly the same as our whole line all...
Gold Tone - IT-800 - Irish Tenor Banjo - 17 Fret
(3) $1,399.00Gold Tone IT-800 Irish Tenor Banjo 17 Fret The Gold Tone IT-800 Irish Tenor banjo really does the job and the quality and tone will think you just purchased a banjo at two to three times the price.The IT 800 Irish Tenor by Gold Tone is a traditional 17 fret Irish tenor banjo tuned to G D A E. The construction of the IT 800 with the tubaphone tone ring...
Deering Goodtime Two 19-Fret Tenor Banjo
(0) $799.00Deering Goodtime Two 19 Fret Tenor Banjo with Resonator All wood, rim and resonator this is a great tenor for learning to play jazz, be it Dixieland or Traditional jazz Irish tuning styles or in Chicago Tuning. This banjo is light weight and not as loud as a more expensive banjo so it's easier on the ears of family members. It has a very pleasant tone...
TG-18 Tenor Guitar (Four String, Natural)
(0) $719.00TG-18 Tenor Guitar This acoustic 4-string tenor guitar can be tuned to all 4 string tenor banjo tuning s,Irish, Chicago or Dixieland and is light and easy to play. The Gold Tone acoustic tenor guitar features a solid spruce top for true vintage-style tone to go along with the TG-18's authentic 1930s vibe. The mahogany body is sized right in between those...
Deering Boston Plectrum
(0) $2,339.00The Boston Plectrum is an easy instrument to play For Traditional Jazz, or for guitar players, the Boston Plectrum is an easy instrument to play with a lighter weight than the higher end banjos, it's durable and has a good tone. The term Plectrum refers to the fact that it is usually played with a flat pick. It can be tuned for Jazz C,G,B,D or like the...
Deering Boston 17-Fret Tenor Banjo
(0) $2,339.00A great recording tenor banjo with resonator for sound projection, the Boston 17-fret tenor works for Irish, traditional jazz, or any style you like to play. Tuned in fifths, C,G,D,A it is easily fingered by mandolin or violin players because the chord fingering is the same. This lighter weight Irish banjo is easy to play and incredibly durable for years...
Gold Tone IT-19 Irish Tenor Banjo - 19 Fret - 12 Inch Rim
(0) $749.00Gold Tone Irish Tenor - 19 Fret Tenor Banjo The Gold Tone 19 fret Irish Tenor banjo with 12 inch rim, (or 12 inch pot) design is an excellent value that creates versatility in tone, volume and range. The Gold Tone 12 inch rim 19 fret Irish tenor banjo is designed to be tuned to GDAE, just like a mandolin or fiddle is tuned. List of FREE Included with...
Deering Boston 19-Fret Tenor Banjo
(0) $2,339.00A great recording tenor banjo with resonator for sound projection, the Boston 19 fret tenor works for dixieland jazz, traditional jazz, or any style you like to play. Tuned in fifths, C,G,D,A it is easily fingered by mandolin or violin players because the chord fingering is the same. This lighter weight Jazz banjo is easy to play and incredibly durable...
Deering Goodtime Two 17-Fret Irish Tenor Banjo
(1) $799.00Deering Irish Tenor Banjo with Resonator - Deering Goodtime Two 17-Fret Irish Tenor BanjoThe Goodtime Two 17-Fret Irish Tenor Banjo with wood back resonator is tuned like an octave mandolin (G,D,A,E). This makes it an easy transition for a mandolin or fiddle player. Since it is tuned to the same notes they can easily pick it up and know where the...
Deering Maple Blossom 19-Fret Tenor Banjo
(0) $4,499.00Maple Blossom 19-Fret Tenor Banjo The Maple Blossom tenor banjo is a professional grade 19-fret tenor banjo made of maple with quick response from the shallower air chamber, bright highs, and good bass response that is fast and easy to play! You get a professional grade instrument in a reasonably affordable price range with the full bell bronze tone...
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...
Gold Tone - Octojo with Free US Shipping, Hardcase and Nylon Strap
(0) $900.00Gold Tone - Octojo - Octave Banjo - Tuned an Octave Lower than Mandolin Free US Shipping, Hardcase and Nylon Strap The Octajo is a double-course tenor banjo tuned an octave below the mandolin. Featuring a 12” rim with bronze tone ring and an octave mandolin neck, the Octajo can be strung with either metal or nylon strings for a choice of dramatically...
Deering Goodtime 4-String 19 Fret Tenor Banjo
(0) $529.00Deering Goodtime Tenor Banjo - 4-String 19 Fret for Jazz or Irish Styles THE DEERING GOODTIME 19 FRET TENOR BANJO IS IN STOCK AND READY TO SHIP! Made in America at the Deering Banjo factory in California, the Goodtime openback banjo weighs about 4 pounds so it is ideal for traveling, camping, hiking, taking to the beach and provides a vibrant singing...
Gold Tone IT-17 Irish Tenor Banjo - 17 Fret - 12 Inch Rim
(0) $749.00Gold Tone Irish Tenor - 17 Fret Tenor Banjo Gold Tones brand new 12" rim Irish tenor banjos are awesome. 17 fret Irish Tenor banjos with the 12 inch rim increase the tone depth, volume and overall versatility of the instrument. The 12" Irish tenors are becoming very popular in Ireland. Join the trend and enjoy the increased volume, extended bass tonal...
Deering Goodtime Two 4-String Plectrum Banjo
(0) $799.00Goodtime Two 4-String Plectrum Deering Banjo Deering Beginner 4-String Plectrum Banjo - Goodtime Two tuned to C G B D for Dixieland, Jazz and Swing Music The Deeering Goodtime Two 4-String Plectrum Banjo is for playing dixieland, jazz and strumming the banjo. It's normally tuned to C G B D or Chicago Style List of FREE Items Included with this Banjo...
MBT+ Metal Body tenor Guitar (Rosewood)
(0) $944.25The MBT+ metal body tenor is indeed a unique 4-string only available from Gold Tone. This metal body's scale length allows for the popular "Chicago Tuning" (DGBE) or can be tuned to standard tenor tuning in fifths (CGDA). It is loud and has a very distinct percussive tone. Steel body, mahogany neck, rosewood fingerboard, bone nut, sealed Grover machine...
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 Eagle II 19-Fret Tenor Banjo
(0) $2,799.00Eagle II 19-Fret Tenor Deering Banjo Our newest and most affordable professional grade 4-string banjo. The Eagle II banjo is a whole new breed of banjo. It features the ground breaking, patent pending Twenty-Ten Tone Ring which is a completely original Deering design that is unlike any other traditional tone ring. It produces a high quality sound that is...
Deering Calico 19-Fret Tenor Banjo
(0) $5,219.00Calico 19-Fret tenor Deering Banjo A premium quality, world class tenor banjo that is appreciated for its crisp tone with great highs and distinctive bass response. The Calico is not only beautiful, but it is also exceptionally dynamic with both powerful sound and response; providing an excellent tool for all styles of music. At this price point we add...
Deering Vega Kingston Trio - Bob Shane Plectrum Banjo
(0) $5,849.00Vega Kingston Trio Plectrum Deering Banjo Played with a flat pick, and so called a "plectrum", The Bob Shane 50th Anniversary model celebrates the fact that the banjo music on the famous recording of the song, "Tom Dooley", was actually played by Bob Shane on a plectrum banjo that was tuned like the last four strings of a guitar! A Little known fact. The...
Deering Calico Plectrum Banjo
(0) $5,219.00Calico Plectrum Deering Banjo A premium quality, world class plectrum banjo that is appreciated for its crisp tone with great highs and distinctive bass response. The Calico is not only beautiful, but it is also exceptionally dynamic with both powerful sound and response; providing an excellent tool for all styles of music. At this price point we add two...
Gold Tone - EBM-4
(0) $1,086.00The Goldtone EBM 4 is a 4 string electric tenor banjo that provides the volume you need for louder situations especially with drums and electric guitars.The EBM 4 Tenor Electric produces an acoustic banjo sound with the 8 inch banjo pot assembly,bridge and humbucking pickups provides the best tone for an electric tenor banjo available.Similar to our EBM...
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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