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Handmade Banjos For Sale

Built in the Cascade Mountains of Washington State, Kyote Woodworks’ banjos take inspiration from the pioneers of the past to create sounds that resonate in the present. From gourd Banjos to Kentucky Mountain, Kyle Wood makes affordable instruments for all ages to enjoy.

Seeger Mountain Banjo

Kentucky Mountain Seeger long neck style Banjo. Pete Seeger introduced this style of long neck banjo in 1944 and with it came an entirely new sound. 

  • Open Back
  • Walnut
  • Calfskin Head
  • Brass Tacks
  • Rock Maple Inlay
  • Nylgut strings

$750 -Sold

Seegar style mountain banjo on stand in woods.
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Mini Tack Head Banjo

Mini Tack Head Banjo made from reclaimed Japanese birch. With origins from Appalachia, these fun little banjos are recommended for all ages and play styles.

  • Open Back
  • Japanese Birch
  • Rock Maple and Walnut Neck
  • Walnut Tuners
  • 9 3/4 Goat Skin Head
  • Nylgut Strings

$400

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Gourd Banjo

Once word got around of the 3 string Akonting from the Africa Continent, it soon became famous 5 string Gourd Banjo we see today. From Africa to Appalachia, the Gourd Banjo continues to be sought after due to its unique resonating sound, lightweight build, and affordability.

  • Squash Gourd
  • Oak Neck
  • Oak Tuners
  • Goat Skin Head
  • Brass Tacks
  • Nylgut Strings

$350 – Sold

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Kentucky Mountain Banjo

Traditional Kentucky Mountain Open Back Banjo. Handcrafted with three different species of wood, this instrument is the perfect beginner banjo.

  • Open Back
  • Poplar head
  • Black Walnut Neck
  • Rock Maple Fret inlay
  • Goat Skin Head
  • Brass Tacks
  • Nylgut Strings

$350 – Sold

Cherry Mountain Banjo

Traditional mountain tackhead Banjo. Originating in eastern Kentucky, this banjo features cherry throughout accentuated with walnut frets and a goat skin drum head.

  • Open Back
  • Cherry body
  • Cherry Neck
  • Cherry Tuners
  • Walnut Fret inlay
  • Goat Skin Head
  • Brass Tacks
  • Nylgut Strings

$650 – Sold

Custom banjo
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Custom banjo
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Hexagon Kentucky Mountain Banjo

Hexagon shaped banjos became popular around the start of industrial era when wood milling allowed Appalacian’s to experiment with different banjo shapes. 

Great for clawhammer or two finger picking

  • Red Oak 
  • Walnut Fret inlay
  • Goat Skin Head
  • Brass Tacks
  • Nylgut Strings

$500 – Sold