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17 Gifts Banjo Players Actually Want banjo gear

The best gifts for banjo players are the things they reach for every time they pick up the banjo: a ...

The Open-Back Banjo vs. Resonator Debate banjo gear learning banjo

In the decades I’ve spent teaching 5-string banjo, a fairly common (and thoroughly reasonable) quest...

Banjo Mutes Explained: 3 Easy Ways to Quiet Your Banjo banjo gear

If you’ve ever wanted to practice your banjo late at night — or you share a house with someone who d...

Deering: The Great American Banjo Company banjo gear banjo makers

From their affordable Goodtime Banjo, which offers incredible craftsmanship and value (this is our F...

Should I Use Nickel or Steel Banjo Picks? banjo gear banjo tips

This is a question from one of our members, and the short answer is you should try both. Let's div...