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Quality open-back banjos, hand-crafted in the heart of
Music City, Nashville, Tennessee

For many of us, playing music is one of the best ways we can find to express what’s in our heart. That’s why here at Nashville Banjo Company, we carefully carve and craft each instrument by hand, one at a time, to match the needs and personalities of the musicians we serve. We offer a series of four custom models, as well as large variety of options and upgrades to help make your banjo truly one-of-a-kind.

There is something very satisfying in the song and rhythm of an open-back banjo. It can pull our thoughts towards a simpler season and help settle a busy mind. All our models strive to lend to that experience and are designed to produce a mellow, but still clear banjo tone.

We consider it a great privilege to build an instrument that you’ll love to play, one that will inspire you to share your song with others, and one your family will treasure for generations to come.

“A great banjo with a real fine sound. I own three and I highly recommend you try one. Keeps gettin’ better every time I pick one up!”
Mike Snider, Grand Ole Opry Member

“I love this banjo! It’s such a gorgeous instrument … the whole thing just sings. The dark tone just blows my mind!”
David Howley, We Banjo 3

“The slim neck feel and easy playability, the warm and clucky sound, the restrained-yet-artful aesthetic, and the beautifully selected tonewoods… an instrument from the Nashville Banjo Co. offers an incredibly solid-feeling & toneful instrument that stands toe-to-toe with the biggest names in the business.”
The Music Emporium, Lexington, MA

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“My Nashville Banjo is the best instrument I have had the pleasure of owning. The sound is deep and profound. It is a work of art. If I am playing it, I am in the midst of deep bliss. David is an artist and a pleasure to deal with.” – Gary P., Manchester, NH

“This isn’t just a banjo; you have made a piece of artwork that I will treasure for as long as I live.  I don’t know how you were able to capture exactly what I wanted with just one phone conversation, but you absolutely manifested what I wanted.  I will always be grateful to you for making this for me. I am honored to have one of your banjos, and I will play it proudly and brag about you for years to come.”  – Kelli S., Huntersville, NC

“It looks and sounds beautiful. I have never heard a new instrument ring and sound so sonically “organized” when brand new. It exceeds all expectations.” – James B., Dripping Springs, TX

“Dave, I am completely in awe and in love with this work of art! My hands are still shaking, I love it so much. Thank you for all the love and care you put into building it. It truly shows, and I am overwhelmed by how beautiful it is and how gorgeous and warm it sounds. And easy to play! Which is great because she’s going to get played a lot! A thousand thankyous my talented friend!!” – Angie W., Idabel, OK

“I can’t say enough about the beauty of this banjo. Dave, you are a fine craftsman!!! What you can do with walnut and goatskin…it’s exactly what I dreamed of, thank you!!” – Cindy S., Fernvale, TN

“Thank you so very much for the excellent craftsmanship on this banjo.  I’m blown away by how great this sounds!” – Jeff L., Madison, AL

“Wow Dave, this thing turned out absolutely gorgeous.  It’s exactly what I imagined when we first started designing it.  Thank you so much!” – Josh H., Park City, UT

“She’s beautiful.. looks right at home.. and sounds amazing.  Thanks again!” – Jason C., Cumming, GA

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Things are getting a little spooky here in the ban Things are getting a little spooky here in the banjo shop. Custom 11” walnut banjo with copper/brass bat inlay and a select series John Balch @johndbalch hide banjo head. Looking forward to seeing @adamspickoftheday put his new banjo into action at upcoming #nashvilleacousticcamps 

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Before & after pics of a 70 year-old piece of vint Before & after pics of a 70 year-old piece of vintage Teakwood transformed into a custom tenor banjo. The owner’s dad brought it back from Tahiti in the 1940s. 11” block rim, 22-5/8” scale, ebony tone ring & rim cap, and brass oak leaf inlay. 

#nashvillebanjos #tenorbanjo #irishbanjo #teak #teakwood #openbackbanjo #handcrafted #banjobuilder #moreslipjigs
Bingo! Double-checking the neck angle on a new cu Bingo!  Double-checking the neck angle on a new custom tenor banjo before moving on to next steps. 

#nashvillebanjos #openbackbanjo #irishtenorbanjo #tenorbanjo #banjobuilding
Grand Ole Opry legend Mike Snider takes this custo Grand Ole Opry legend Mike Snider takes this custom fretless cherry banjo on a little “Soldier’s Joy” test drive before it ships out to its new home in Minneapolis. This one-of-a-kind banjo features a 12” cherry block rim with goatskin head, custom copper Phoenix peghead inlay with matching copper flame scoop inlay, Evo-gold faux frets leveled with the ebony fingerboard, and medium gauge Nylgut strings.

#clawhammerbanjo #nashvillebanjos #nashville #openbackbanjo #oldtimemusic #banjo  #nashvillemusic  #mikesnider #banjoplayer #copperinlay #cherry #handcarved #opry #fretless #phoenix #phoenixbird
Big day in Louisiana! Custom banjo just arrived fo Big day in Louisiana! Custom banjo just arrived for James Linden Hogg @jameslindenhogg — gifted musician, song-writer and historian.
Custom 13” rim walnut banjo with segmented block rim, ebony fingerboard, bad coffee-soaked goatskin head, Rickard Cyclone tuners, and antiqued brass hardware. 

#nashvillebanjos #banjo #clawhammer #madeintennessee #goatskin #nashville #goatskin #luthier #banjobuilding #oldtimemusic #openbackbanjo #walnut #handcarved #folkmusic #louisianamusic
Great night on the porch wrapping-up our “Learn Great night on the porch wrapping-up our “Learn to Play Clawhammer Banjo” springtime series offered in partnership with @fiddleandpick  Way to go guys & gals!  You make me proud! 🪕🎶🙂

#nashvillebanjos #clawhammer #banjo #screenporch #learnbanjo #musiclessons  #screenedporch #nashville
Fun night playing some clawhammer banjo at the wor Fun night playing some clawhammer banjo at the world famous @stationinnnashville with friends Jeff Taylor, Buddy Greene, Byron House, Ron Block, and Steve Barnes.

#nashvillebanjos #nashville #nashvillemmusic #openbackbanjo #banjo #nashvillemusic #bluegrassmusic #stationinn #accordion #harmonica #buddygreene @ronblockakus @loarpicker
A fresh pair of walnut banjos headed to The Music A fresh pair of walnut banjos headed to The Music Emporium @themusicemporium, Boston’s premier dealer of boutique & vintage guitars, mandolins and banjos. 🪕🪕

#nashvillebanjos #banjo #ondtimemusic #clawhammer #banjomusic #banjoplayer #clawhammer #oldtime #music #clawhammerbanjo #openbackbanjo #boston #banjobuilder
Great time this week teaching Clawhammer and banjo Great time this week teaching Clawhammer and banjo history to some really wonderful students at my friend Banjo Ben’s Cabin Camp @banjobenclark 

#banjo #banjopicker #banjoplayer #banjoman #banjomusic #banjolessons #learntoplay #nashville #nashvilletn
Very excited to be part of this line-up. This is a Very excited to be part of this line-up. This is always a great camp run by some really wonderful folks! 

Posted @fiddlestar “Registration opens May 1st at 9am Central. Go to the Nashville Acoustic Camps website  to learn more. And I’d recommend setting an ⏰. Our camps tend to sell out quickly. “

@allison_de_groot @clawhammerist @johndbalch @nashvillebanjo 

#banjo #clawhammerbanjo #clawhammer #oldtime #nashvilleacousticcamps #nashvilleclawhammercamp
So excited to see my banjos carried now @elderlyin So excited to see my banjos carried now @elderlyinstruments 🪕🪕🙂

“This banjo is sweet. The Nashville Banjo Co. Cumberland 12”, beautifully demonstrated by D.H. Bauman. Available now at elderly.com.”

@nashvillebanjo #nashvillebanjo #banjo #banjogram #banjomusic #banjoplayer #clawhammer
Assembly day! Finishing up a nice pair of walnut b Assembly day! Finishing up a nice pair of walnut banjos headed to the world-famous Elderly Instruments store @elderlyinstruments in Lansing, Michigan.

#nashvillebanjos #banjo #clawhammer #madeintennessee #walnut #banjobuilding #oldtimemusic
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