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Bluegrass Shack Productions is the first Stelling banjo dealer in the State of Illinois. We can special order any model that you would like. If we don't have any Stelling banjos currently in stock, it means that we are waiting on more! They sell very quickly here and generally don't stay in stock for more than two weeks. We are also proud to carry the full line of Gold Tone banjos and accessories! We have many of these banjos in stock, and can special order anything that we don't have in stock. Please call us for a price quote and availability. We also carry Recording King, Morgan Monroe, Gold Star, Saga, Flinthill, Asheville, Savannah and Rover banjos. All banjos include a factory setup, PLUS another quality check and setup by Illinois State Banjo Champion Chris Talley Armstrong. We know you'll appreciate the look, sound and feel of these quality instruments.
If you need help deciding which banjo is right for you, take a look at www.learnbluegrass.com/choosebanjo.html for more information.
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Stelling Crusader Banjo w/Deluxe Hardshell Case - $3450 Plus $75 S/H/I (US only)Ask us to order one for you! The Crusader is Stelling's first mahogany model since 1978. It has a new peghead design and a new script logo. It also has a slightly longer scale (26.428 vs. 26.25). Comes complete with deluxe hardshell case with Stelling logo. Nickel Plating. List Price: $4300. For additional information about Stelling banjos, click here. The pictures are the actual pictures of the instrument for sale. If you would like additional pictures, please let us know!Additional Pictures: Peghead
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Stelling Red Fox Banjo w/Deluxe Hardshell Case - $3450 Plus $75 S/H/I (US only)Ask us to order one for you! One of Stelling's newest models, inspired by master banjoist Bill Emerson, the Red Fox has outsold every other model since 1996. The fancy curly maple used in this model is enhanced by the reddish stain. The Red Fox in the peghead and the abalone maple leaves in the fingerboard help to make this a very striking model. Nickel Plating; List Price: $4300. For additional information about Stelling banjos, click here. PLEASE NOTE: Pictures are representative and not the actual banjo you will receive.Additional Pictures: Sample Peghead Sample Resonator |
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Stelling Golden Cross Banjo w/Deluxe Hardshell Case - $3650 Plus $75 S/H/I (Main USA only)Ask us to order one for you! The Golden Cross was the ninth Stelling banjo to be built, the first one to have the trademarked Stelling peghead shape, and was named for Tony Golden, who rode motorcycles with Geoff and bought the first Golden Cross. This model was also honored to be the banjo played by the late great Don Reno for the last ten years of his life, and was featured on many of his fine recordings with Bill Harrell. Originally made of walnut, the current Golden Cross features fancy curly maple with the golden sunburst stain and purfling inlaid along the neck and resonator binding. For additional information, click here. Pictures are of the actual instrument we have in stock! |
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Gold Tone Cripple Creek CC-50RP Banjo w/gigbag - $335 + $35 S/H/I (US only)Two in Stock! Don't pay more for less banjo! This is an absolute bargain for a great beginner's banjo! We carry this model with planetary tuners, including a geared 5th string peg. Features include a matte Walnut finish, brass tone ring, 2-way adjustable truss rod, metal armrest, straight-line tailpiece, dot fingerboard inlays, rosewood fingerboard, and a Gold Tone gigbag! List price $449. For additional information, click here.MP3 coming soon! |
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Gold Tone OB-250+ (PLUS) Banjo w/Deluxe Gold Tone Hardshell Case - $1575 + $50 S/H/I (US only)Ask us to order this for you! A classic reproduction of the most famous flathead bluegrass banjo with astonishing tone and playability. The PLUS model has all the features of the regular OB-250, but has the upgraded JLS#12 tone ring, curly maple neck, Gary Sosebee bridge, and includes a deluxe TKL archtop case with the Gold Tone logo painted on the front. Ebony fingerboard, tobacco brown maple neck with beautiful natural maple binding, tobacco brown maple resonator, 3-ply Canadian hard rock maple rim, one-piece pot metal flange, special Master Planet planetary tuning pegs, geared 5th string peg. List price $2099. For additional information, click here. |
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Gold Tone OB-250 Banjo - $999 + $50 S/H/I (US only)In Stock! A classic reproduction of the most famous flathead bluegrass banjo with astonishing tone and playability. Ebony fingerboard, tobacco brown maple neck with beautiful natural maple binding, tobacco brown maple resonator, sand cast brass tone ring, 3-ply Canadian hard rock maple rim, one-piece pot metal flange, special Master Planet planetary tuning pegs, geared 5th string peg. List price $1339. For additional information, click here.Listen to MP3 |
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Gold Tone OB-250 Arch Top Banjo - $1040 + $50 S/H/I (US only)The archtop model includes a forty hole sand cast bell brass arch top tone ring, which produces more penetrating highs compared to a conventional flat top. For banjoists who own a flat top, this is a great addition to your collection as it cuts through in bluegrass jams. Also great for those who like a brighter sound. List price $1389. For additional information, click here.Listen to MP3 |
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Gold Tone BG-250F Banjo - $785 + $50 S/H/I (US only)In stock! This is a vintage replica of the most famous banjo ever played in bluegrass music. all its parts are accurate reproductiosn of the original in addition, which an added maple neck, which brightens the tone compared to the original mahogany necks. It features a 3-ply Canadian maple rim, straightline tailpiece, one piece zinc flange, snowflake inlay, planetary tuners, 5th string geared tuner, rosewood fingerboard, and mahogany resonator. List price $1049. For additional information, click here.Listen to MP3 |
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Gold Tone MC-150RP Banjo - $575 + $50 S/H/I (US only)In Stock! Economically priced, the MC-150R has all quality parts which provide excellent tone. This model is convertible, which means the resonator may be easily detached for open back playing. It includes a professional pot with a 3/4" rim and a bluegrass flat top steel alloy tone ring, snowflake inlay, natural finish, maple resonator, maple neck, rosewood fingerboard. Please note that we only carry this model with planetary pegs, but it is also available with less expensive guitar-style tuners. List price $768. For additional information, click here.Listen to MP3 |
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Gold Tone Cripple Creek CC-100RP Banjo - $425 + $50 S/H/I (US only)On Order! I'm not afraid to say that this is the best bargain around! Compared to the closest American competitor, this banjo blows it out of the water. Don't pay more for less banjo! We carry this model with planetary tuners, including a geared 5th string peg, but it is also available with less expensive guitar style tuners. Features include a matte natural finish, double coordinator rods, brass tone ring, 2-way adjustable truss rod, 5 year transferable warranty, metal armrest, snowflake fingerboard inlays, neck binding, rosewood fingerboard, and a bone nut for better tone. List price $569. For additional information, click here.Listen to MP3 |
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Gold Tone Cripple Creek Traveler Banjo - $390 + $25 S/H (US only)On Order! This is probably the first truly usable travel size (or kid's size) banjo that I have ever played. It is 2 frets shy of the full-size banjo, with a 23-9/16" scale. It can be tuned to A or to G, which makes it much better suited for playing along in a bluegrass jam. It has all of the features of the CC-100 banjo, with covered metal guitar-style tuners and geared 5th string peg. List price $519. For additional information, click here. |
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Gold Tone CC-50TR Traveler Banjo w/Gigbag - $240 + $25 S/H (US only)In Stock! Once again, a truly usable travel size (or kid's size) banjo in open back version! It is 2 frets shy of a full-size banjo, and can be tuned to A or to G, which makes it much better suited for playing along in a folk or bluegrass jam. It has covered metal guitar-style tuners and geared 5th string peg. Rolled brass tone ring gives this banjo a great sound for the size! Includes the gigbag! List price $319. For additional information, click here.Additional Pictures: Click thumbnail for a larger complete image.
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Gold Tone CC-Mini Banjo - $315 + $20 S/H (US only)In stock! Way cool, high quality, smaller banjo! This is no toy. Can be tuned to standard G tuning, though the Gold Tone website suggests "C." This baby was made to travel! List price $419. For additional information, click here.Additional Pictures: Click thumbnail for a larger complete image.
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Gold Tone BG-Mini Banjo - $515 + $25 S/H (US only)In stock!This banjo has it all, just in a smaller package! Highly detailed, right down to the resonator and planetary pegs! Incredible, high quality instrument made to last. List price $691. For additional information, click here.Additional Pictures: Click thumbnail for a larger complete image.
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Ashville ABJ-80 Full Tone Ring Banjo - $425 + $40 S/H (US only)This banjo carries a LIFETIME warranty from the manufacturer (Black Mountain Musical). This is the most economical banjo that I know of that has full-size brass tone ring. I am quite impressed with the design and sound of this banjo. It features 24 brackets, a mahogany neck & resonator, rosewood fingerboard, engraved chrome armrest, chrome hardware, full-size brass tone ring, geared planetary tuners, and a geared 5th-string peg. |
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Ashville 6-String Banjo (Banjitar) - $189 + $30 S/H (US only)This banjo carries a LIFETIME warranty from the manufacturer (Black Mountain Musical). This is perfect for the guitar player who wants to get that banjo sound without having to learn how to play a banjo! The 6-string banjo is tuned identical to a guitar, so it can be played just like a guitar! This banjo features: Mahogany Neck; Mahogany Resonator; Rosewood Fingerboard; Plywood Rim; Chrome Plated Armrest; Chrome Hardware; Coated Head; Covered Chrome Machine Heads. |
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Gold Star GF-85 Banjo w/Hard Case - $995 + $50 S/H (US only)In Stock! This great-sounding banjo features a three-ply rock maple rim, mahogany neck with adjustable truss rod and double cut headstock, rosewood fingerboard, mother-of-pearl Gold Star script and style 3 inlay pattern, single piece die-cast resonator flange, 20-hole flathead-style tone ring, deluxe mahogany resonator, planetary tuners, geared fifth-peg, old-style Presto tailpiece, deluxe maple bridge, and triple-nickel plated hardware. Hard case included. Retail price is $1395.Listen to MP3 |
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Morgan Monroe Cascade Banjo w/Hard Case - $799 + $50 S/H (US only)In Stock! This is a lot of banjo for the money! Beautifully and carefully made, you'll love the way this banjo sounds! The Morgan Monroe Cascade (MFB-5dx) banjo retails for $999.95, but you can get it from us for $799 including a deluxe hardshell case! This banjo features flamed maple resonator, figured maple neck, rosewood fingerboard with mother of pearl inlay, a three-ply maple rim, one-piece Mastertone style flange, planetary tuners, Mastertone Style 20 hole tone ring, dual coordinator rods, and chrome hardware. This banjo carries a LIFETIME warranty with the manufacturer. List price is $999.95. Comes complete with a deluxe hardshell case! |
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Morgan Monroe MNB-1W Banjo - $399 + $40 S/H (US only)In Stock! Here a great starter to intermediate banjo! Morgan Monroe banjos are known for their beauty, and this one is no exception! It features 24 brackets, mahogany resonator and neck, rosewood fingerboard with mother of pearl inlay, 3-ply maple rim, one piece pressed flange, planetary tuners, rolled brass tone ring, and chrome hardware. List price is $539.95. |
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Flinthill Deluxe Full Tone Ring Banjo w/Hard Case - $839 + $50 S/H (US only)In Stock! This banjo is actually one of a very few Recording King banjos (like model RK-R80) with the Flinthill logo. You will really get a great deal with this just because of the logo difference. The list price of the RK-R80 is $1399.99! This banjo features: One-Piece Mahogany Resonator w/ Concentric Rings; One-Piece Mahogany Neck; Mastertone-Style Banjo Flange; Mastertone-Style Tone Ring; 3-Ply Maple Rim; Bound Ebony Fretboard; Dual Coordinator Rods; "Style 6" M.O.P. Floral Peghead & Fretboard Inlay; Presto-Style Tailpiece; Nickel-Plated Hardware. It comes complete with a Beautiful Hardshell Case and Limited Lifetime Warranty! |
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Recording King RK-R20 Banjo - $389 + $40 S/H (US only)In Stock! You'll get a beautiful looking and sounding banjo with this nice Recording King! It would be great for a beginning to intermediate player. This banjo features: Laminated Maple Rim; Mahogany Neck; Mahogany Veneer Resonator; 1-Piece Nickel-Plated Flange; 24 Brackets; Rolled Brass Tone Ring; Bound Rosewood Fretboard; M.O.P. Floral Fretboard & Peghead Inlay; Rosewood Peghead Overlay; 4-Ply Ivoroid Heel Cap; Nickel-Plated Hardware. List price is $499.99. |
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Rover RB-115 Student Banjo - $325 + $30 S/H (US only)In Stock! This is a wonderful student banjo with a nice sound for the price! The Rover RB-115 features: Traditional 11" multi-ply wood rim; Mahogany neck with slim, fast and comfortable neck profile; Bound rosewood fingerboard; Rolled brass tone ring; Grooved tension hoop; 24 brackets; Vega Style armrest; Geared Planetary Tuners. The list price on this banjo is $449. |
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Last updated: May 25, 2010
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