The Best String Instruments Musical Classroom 2025

1. Rover RB-20 5 String Geared Tunable Banjo 24 Brackets Open Back Mahogany Rim Remo Head w/ Bag

This newly-upgraded RB-20 is the IDEAL first banjo! Every detail has been carefully thought out to bring you an attractive, great sounding banjo with a host of professional features at a price anyone can easily afford! The new peghead design is reminiscent of the Classic Art Deco peg heads of the 1930s while the super-strong, lightweight composite rim utilizes the most modern technology to give each banjo a warm, yet articulate tone that really cuts through the mix in any live situation. The beginning player will appreciate the smooth, easy action of the tuning machines as well as the accuracy of the geared fifth-string peg. The fast playing mahogany neck with rosewood fingerboard has also been upgraded to include a slightly wider nut width than other banjos in the category; giving both beginner and advanced player all the room they need to hit all the right licks! Add to that an adjustable truss rod to keep the neck in perfect alignment at all times, and the new Rover RB-20 is truly a professionally featured banjo with standard specifications that is not just serviceable, but will also last a life-time.

Standard 11″ rim made of composite material in metallic gun grey finish Grooved tension hoop Standard spacing using 24 Flat hook and nut set for head attachment Deluxe Vega style armrest Traditional No knot tailpiece Exquisite mahogany neck with Santos Rosewood fingerboard inlaid dot position markers and adjustable truss rod Guitar style geared tuners with a geared 5th peg Standard 25 1/2″ scale length Quality nylon gig bag included.

2. Trinity River Guitars PB100 Full Size 12-Lug Banjo

The Trinity River PB100 Full-Size 12-Lug Banjo is a beautiful instrument that creates lovely sounds. It has a rosewood fingerboard that holds up to lots of use. This five-string banjo is full-size to give you a more powerful sonic quality. This product comes with a gig bag with zipper to protect your instrument, plus a tuning wrench and a truss rod wrench to get you set up. You can use it to play your favorite songs in all sorts of genres, from folk to bluegrass and beyond. The six-ply rim is strong enough to take heavy-duty playing conditions and to last you for a long time.

Trinity River PB100 Full-Size 12-Lug Banjo: Full-size 5-string design 36.75" Rosewood fingerboard 12 lugs 22 frets 6-ply rim Remo head Includes padded, zippered gig bag, tuning wrench and truss rod wrench Trinity River banjo is suitable for blues, bluegrass, country, folk and other genres Sturdy construction and strong design

3. B8K Banjo

Washburn B8K Banjo

Washburn has been building banjos since the late 1800s. These instruments were considered some of the finest of their day. This heritage is not lost in the instruments we handcraft today. Pros & amateurs alike choose a Washburn for its outstanding tone, build & value.

4. Emedia Music Play Banjo Pack, Music Training Course

The eMedia Play Banjo Pack will get you started with one of the world's most popular folk instruments. Learn to play this unique and wonderful instrument with a pack that includes banjo, gig bag, finger picks, thumb pick, DVD video lessons, and a software banjo tuner from eMedia! The included Beginning Banjo DVD includes lessons on banjo fingering patterns and chords using popular bluegrass songs and even gets you started with special techniques like slides, forward rolls, backwards rolls, hammer-ons, pull-offs, and tag licks! The eMedia Play Banjo Pack includes a full-size banjo featuring a poplar neck and 11" resonator shell made from sapelli wood. The pack includes an excellent Beginning Banjo DVD! Your eMedia Play Banjo Pack includes: Full-size banjo; Durable, nylon gig bag w/straps and pocket; Two banjo finger picks; One banjo thumb pick; Beginning Banjo DVD; eMedia Banjo Tuner (download); Exclusive access to 70-page online book!

Emedia Music Play Banjo Pack, Music Training Course Distribution Media/Method: DVD, Book Platform Supported: PC, Mac Distribution Media/Method: DVD, Book Platform Supported: PC, Mac Training Type: Course Training Name: Play Banjo Pack Training Type: Course Training Name: Play Banjo Pack

5. The Best Of The 5-String Banjo

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The Best Of The 5-String Banjo

6. Alfred Teach Yourself 5-String Banjo

Learn to play the banjo with this easy-to-follow approach that makes learning fun. You will be introduced to more than a dozen strums and rolls in folk, country and bluegrass styles. You will learn over 30 great songs with lyrics including This Land is Your Land, The Wabash Cannonball, When the Saints Go Marching In, and many more. Perfect for beginners of all ages.

Alfred Teach Yourself 5-String Banjo

7. LM Products B-ACC Banjo Conversion Kit

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LM Products B-ACC Banjo Conversion Kit

8. Luna Celtic Etched Mahogany Resonator 5-String Banjo - Rosewood Fretboard - Matte

Features: Laser etched trinity at back of resonator Resonator: Mahogany Head: Transparent Hardware: Chrome Bracket: 24 pieces Rim: Plywood Neck: Mahogany Luna banjo features a rosewood fretboard Scale: 26-1/2" Nut: 1-1/8" Matte finish Weight: 4.3 lbs.

Luna Celtic Etched Mahogany Resonator 5-String Banjo - Rosewood Fretboard - Matte

9. Gold Tone CC-Irish Tenor Cripple Creek Irish Tenor Banjo Natural

The Gold Tone CC-Irish Tenor Cripple Creek Irish Tenor Banjo is an economically priced Irish tenor banjo with all the features of a quality entry-level 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.

Banjo on a budget with decorative fingerboard inlays and maple construction

10. Gold Tone EB-6 Electric Banjitar With Gig Bag Natural

The EB-6 Electric Banjitar’s unique design features a contoured mahogany solid body that feels very comfortable against the body, thanks to the belly-cut into the back. The finish is deep mahogany satin to let the look and feel of the wood through. Recessed into the top of the body is the custom-made Remo 8" pre-tuned head that needs no tensioning hardware which greatly enhances the tuning stability of this banjo. A stacked humbucking pickup sits just next to the fretboard end. This amazingly clean sounding pickup faithfully captures the plinky tone and fast decay of this true-sounding instrument. Playing the EB-6's electric banjitar is a stellar experience. The maple neck with rosewood fretboard feels perfectly guitar, with its 25.5? scale length and full nut width. This allows immediate acclamation to this instrument, and instant addition of banjo parts to your music. The EB-6 has sealed guitar-style tuners and the heavy-duty “Terminator” tailpiece will accept loop-end or ball-end strings. Includes gig bag.

The EB-6 Electric Banjitar’s unique design features a contoured mahogany solid body that feels very comfortable against the body, thanks to the belly-cut into the back The finish is deep mahogany satin to let the look and feel of the wood through Recessed into the top of the body is the custom-made Remo 8" pre-tuned head that needs no tensioning hardware which greatly enhances the tuning stability of this banjo A stacked humbucking pickup sits just next to the fretboard end This amazingly clean sounding pickup faithfully captures the plinky tone and fast decay of this true-sounding instrument Playing the EB-6's electric banjitar is a stellar experience The maple neck with rosewood fretboard feels perfectly guitar, with its 25 5? scale length and full nut width This allows immediate acclamation to this instrument, and instant addition of banjo parts to your music The EB-6 has sealed guitar-style tuners and the heavy-duty “Terminator” tailpiece will accept loop-end or ball-end strings Includes gig bag