Banjos for Sale

Each banjo is handcrafted with a meticulous attention to detail at every step regardless of how much ornamentation it has.  For more detailed information concerning basic banjo specs please see the FAQ page where I address them in more detail.

Buckeye Banjos currently for sale are shown below along with their individual specs and pricing.  If you are interested in any of them, or have any questions about them, please contact me using one of the red Contact buttons or just go to the Contact page. 

I've left up  some Spec banjos that have already sold as examples of past work and to give you an idea of what you might expect for future Spec banjos.

This 12" walnut banjo has goat skin head and a persimmon tone ring.  The head is lightly stained with black tea and treated with a thin coat of shellac to give it an aged look and reduce changes due to humidity.  Its major distinguishing feature is the beautiful curly maple that is used on the peghead overlay as well as the heel cap, rim cap and binding.  Besides this elegant accent it is minimally ornamented with small dot position markers.  

In terms of playability, it has a short 25" scale which puts less tension on the strings giving it a slightly looser feel than a typical 25-1/2" scale.  It also has an extra deep 3-1/4" rim which adds some additional bass to the mix.  These specs give it a rich woody tone with lots of low end.  Surprisingly, it is quite loud and punchy, though, and should cut through well when playing with other instruments. 

Additionally, I tried a new 5th string transition on this banjo.  Instead of the traditional rounded neck profile, I added a small flat area so that the 5th string tuner would sit flush with the neck rather than have the lower part of it exposed.  I was very happy with the way this turned out, and it seems like it will help hold the tuner in place better. 

Also, included with the banjo are an extra 5/8" bridge in case you want to lower the action, a nut wrench, an Allen wrench to adjust the two-way adjustable truss rod in the neck, an extra set of strings, a couple of Buckeye Banjos Stickers, and a good luck Buckeye from our property.

Specs:

Rim Diameter: 12"

Wood: Walnut

Head: Goat Skin - Tea Stained w/Shellac Treatment

Tone Ring: Wood - Persimmon

Peghead: Buckeye

Heel: Fairbanks

Fretboard: Blackwood

Trim Wood: Figured Maple

Scale: 25"

Fretboard Width: Wide (1-5/16" @ nut, 2" @ rim)

Rim Depth: Xtra Deep (3-1/4")

Rim Thickness: ~7/16"

Bridge Height: 11/16" 

Action: 1/8" @ 12th, 5/16" @ rim 

Hardware: Aged Brass

Tailpiece: Buckeye

L-Shoes: Butterfly

Frets: Stew-Mac Gold Banjo

Tuner Buttons: Ebony

Scoop: to 17th fret

Inner Rim Treatment: Rounded

5th String Transition: Flat

Inlay: Small (3mm) dots

Ornamentation: Curly maple binding, Black veneer under trim wood

Tone:  Warm, woody

Price (Cash/Check/Paypal/Wire Transfer):  $3700

-if paying with a credit card add 3.3%

This banjo has a 12" rim and a highly figured curly maple neck with a rich amber stain.  It has a small rolled brass tone ring and tea stained goat skin head treated with a thin coat of shellac to reduce changes due to humidity.    It is minimally ornamented but does have black/white veneers down the center of the neck and under all trim wood as well as a brass scoop plate.  These specs give it a nice balanced tone, with lots of punch and clarity and a surprising amount of low end. 

Also, included with the banjo are several extra bridges in various heights and weights which will allow you to customize the tone and playability of the banjo.   

Specs:

Rim Diameter: 12"

Wood: Curly Maple

Head: Goat Skin - Tea Stained w/Shellac Treatment

Tone Ring: 1/4" Rolled Brass

Peghead: Buckeye

Heel: Fairbanks

Fretboard/Trim Wood:  Blackwood

Scale: 25-1/2"

Fretboard Width: Wide (1-5/16" @ nut, 2" @ rim)

Rim Depth: Deep (3-1/8")

Rim Thickness: ~7/16"

Bridge Height: 11/16" 

Action: 1/8" @ 12th, 5/16" @ rim 

Hardware: Aged Brass

Tailpiece: Buckeye

L-Shoes: Butterfly

Frets: Evo Gold - Narrow

Tuner Buttons: Ebony

Scoop: to 17th fret

Ornamentation: Black/White Veneers, Brass Scoop Plate w/ stamped BUCKEYE 

Tone:  Balanced, round, clear, powerful

Price (Cash/Check/Paypal/Wire Transfer):  $3600

-if paying with a credit card add 3.3%

Check out the first official Buckeye Spec banjo!

This banjo is simple, yet elegant and has a beautiful, balanced tone which would work well in any playing situation.  It is easy to play and has enough projection to cut through when needed, but also has a sweet, mellow voice that will sound good played solo, or with just a fiddler.  

  It is made from a gorgeous piece of very dense, reddish walnut which has a slight bit of figure in the heel.  There are thin white/black veneers down the center of the neck and under all the trim wood.  While the front of the instrument remains relatively unadorned, the heel features a classic engraved ornament.  Experimental details include BUCKEYE stamped into the wood at the base of the scoop and a rounded over rim cap on the interior of the rim.

Specs:

Rim Diameter: 12"

Wood: Walnut

Head: Goat Skin

Tone Ring: 5/16" Rolled Bronze

Peghead: Square

Heel: Fairbanks

Fretboard/Trim Wood:  Blackwood

Scale: 25-1/2"

Fretboard Width: Wide (1-5/16" @ nut, 2" @ rim)

Rim Depth: Deep (3-1/8")

Rim Thickness: ~7/16"

Bridge Height: 11/16" 

Action: 1/8" @ 12th, 5/16" @ rim 

Hardware: Aged Brass/Bronze

Tailpiece: Buckeye

L-Shoes: Butterfly

Frets: Evo Gold - narrow

Tuner Buttons: Ebony

Ornamentation: Extra veneers, Engraved heel ornament,

Stamped BUCKEYE in scoop 

Tone:  Balanced, Warm, Round

Price (Cash):  $3300

-if paying with a credit card add 3.3%