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Catalog > Stringed Instruments > Banjos updated May 1, 2008
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Enoch Tradesman Banjos

Kevin Enoch, founder of Enoch instruments, has been involved in playing as well as making banjos and other stringed instruments since 1984. Enoch Instruments was formally established in 1990 in Beltsville, MD. Kevin's goal is to create an instrument designed for clawhammer playing, embracing the aesthetics of the great banjo makers of the early 20th century. Kevin's love for the music, as well as his craft, is apparent in the degree of care and precision he puts into every detail of these musical masterpieces. Enoch banjos are played by Bruce Molsky, Dirk Powell and Bob Carlin, among others.

The Tradesman is a basic "no frills" (but not cheap) banjo. They are made with high quality materials and workmanship. Necks are walnut or cherry, with a small graphite rod for reinforcement. The neck's shape is designed to be similar to some of the early Dobsons. The fingerboards are usually made of ebony, although some may be of rosewood. The rims are multi-ply maple with no tone ring and with black finish (12-inch pot). Both models come with REMO "Renaissance" heads. Gig bag and a bracket wrench to adjust the head tension are included.

Enoch Tradesman Banjo, Fretted: $850.00 NOT IN STOCK photo of front | photo of back

Enoch Tradesman Banjo, Fretless: $795.00 NOT IN STOCK photo of front | photo of back

Lee Banjos

These fine openback banjos are handmade by Chuck Lee of Ovilla, TX. Lee Banjos are played and endorsed by many artists including Cathy Fink, Dan Levenson, Bob Carlin, and Bela Fleck.

Lone Star Deluxe Original -- List $1,967.00
12-inch pot, cherry neck, maple rim. TKL deluxe hardshell case included.
Ovilla Vintage -- List $2,165.00
12-inch pot, maple rim & neck, off-center position dots on fretboard, friction tuning pegs, moon & stars headstock inlay, hardshell case included.
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See Chuck Lee's website at www.leebanjos.com for descriptions and pictures of his models. Please note that each Lee Banjo is a unique work of art and may have different inlays than what is pictured.

Lee 5-String Banjos -- optional: plush-lined, archtop hardshell case
Rose Hill 11-inch Vintage, integral wood tone ring List price: $1870.00 photo
Rose Hill 11-inch Original, integral wood tone ring List price: $1912.00
Rose Hill 12-inch Vintage, integral wood tone ring List price: $1925.00 photo
Rose Hill 12-inch Original, integral wood tone ring List price: $1967.00
Lone Star Deluxe 11-inch Vintage, integral wood tone ring List price: $1870.00 photo
Lone Star Deluxe 11-inch Original, integral wood tone ring List price: $1912.00
Lone Star Deluxe 12-inch Vintage, integral wood tone ring List price: $1925.00 photo
Lone Star Deluxe 12-inch Original, integral wood tone ring List price: $1967.00
IN STOCK
Deep Hollow 11-inch Vintage, integral wood tone ring List price: $1925.00 photo
Deep Hollow 11-inch Original, integral wood tone ring List price: $1967.00
Deep Hollow 12-inch Vintage, integral wood tone ring List price: $1980.00 photo
Deep Hollow 12-inch Original, integral wood tone ring List price: $2022.00
Ovilla 11-inch Vintage, integral wood tone ring List price: $2110.00 photo of headstock, photo of body
Ovilla 11-inch Original, integral wood tone ring List price: $2277.00
Ovilla 12-inch Vintage, integral wood tone ring List price: $2165.00
IN STOCK
Ovilla 12-inch Original, integral wood tone ring List price: $2332.00
Prairieville 11-inch Vintage, brass hoop tone ring List price: $2230.00 photo
Prairieville 11-inch Original, brass hoop tone ring List price: $2397.00
Prairieville 12-inch Vintage, brass hoop tone ring List price: $2285.00 photo
Prairieville 12-inch Original, brass hoop tone ring List price: $2452.00
Badger 11-inch Vintage, integral wood tone ring List price: $2220.00 photo
Badger 11-inch Original, integral wood tone ring List price: $2320.00
Badger 12-inch Vintage, integral wood tone ring List price: $2275.00 photo
Badger 12-inch Original, integral wood tone ring List price: $2375.00
Cottonwood 11-inch Vintage, Dobson tone ring List price: $2450.00
Cottonwood 11-inch Original, Dobson tone ring List price: $2617.00
Cottonwood 12-inch Vintage, Dobson tone ring List price: $2505.00
Cottonwood 12-inch Original, Dobson tone ring List price: $2672.00
Glen Rose 11-inch Vintage, Electric tone ring List price: $2475.00 photo
Glen Rose 11-inch Original, Electric tone ring List price: $2642.00
Glen Rose 12-inch Vintage, Electric tone ring List price: $2530.00 photo
Glen Rose 12-inch Original, Electric tone ring List price: $2697.00
Chalk Mountain 11-inch Vintage, exotic wood tone ring List price: $2600.00 photo
Chalk Mountain 11-inch Original, exotic wood tone ring List price: $2767.00
Chalk Mountain 12-inch Vintage, exotic wood tone ring List price: $2655.00 photo
Chalk Mountain 12-inch Original, exotic wood tone ring List price: $2822.00
Bug Tussle 11-inch Vintage, Bacon tone ring, no IR List price: $2640.00
Bug Tussle 11-inch Original, Bacon tone ring, no IR List price: $2807.00
Marble Falls 11-inch Vintage, Tubaphone tone ring List price: $2725.00 photo
Marble Falls 11-inch Original, Tubaphone tone ring List price: $2892.00
Marble Falls 12-inch Vintage, Tubaphone tone ring List price: $2780.00 photo
Marble Falls 12-inch Original, Tubaphone tone ring List price: $2947.00
Chautauqua 11-inch Vintage, Silver bell tone ring List price: $2850.00 photo, photo of headstock
Chautauqua 11-inch Original, Silver bell tone ring List price: $3017.00

Bart Reiter Banjos

Due to very limited availability, we are no longer stocking or special-ordering Bart Reiter banjos. Please visit Bart Reiter's website: http://members.aol.com/banjobart/

Article: Bart Reiter's Care and Maintenance Tips

Wildwood Banjos

  • Handmade in the U.S. by Mark Platin
  • Tubaphone-style tone ring
  • Adjustable truss rod
  • Shell constructed of maple, select ebony fretboard
  • Metal coordinator rods
  • Guaranteed for 5 years
  • Cases sold separately (see below)

    We do not always have Wildwood banjos in stock... please contact us to see if the banjo you choose is on backorder.

    Please contact us for our discount prices.

Bluegrass Banjos

    • Exceptional clarity, volume and character
    • Well-balanced between treble and bass in all registers
    • Available in fancy curly maple or American black walnut
    • Necks and resonators feature black and white binding
    • Fancy wood purfling

Artist Model / Paragon Model

    Artist and Paragon models feature a bold mother-of-pearl inlay pattern reminiscent of early pre-war styles. In maple or walnut.

Soloist Model

    Ornate Tree-of-Life inlay pattern. All inlay work on Wildwood banjos is of exceptionally fine quality. In maple or walnut.

Traditional Open-Back Banjos

Wildwood traditional banjos are designed to reproduce the look and sound of the best classic banjos from the early 20's.

Minstrel

      • Same hardware as the other Wildwood banjos
      • Simpler design
      • Mother-of-pearl dot inlays
      • Lightly figured maple neck

Troubador

      • Curly maple neck
      • Inlayed with abalone
      • Contrasting black/white binding on neck and rim
      • Fancy wood purfling

Heirloom

    • Wildwood's fanciest traditional banjo
    • Finest fiddle-back maple neck
    • Black/white binding
    • Wood purfling
    • Hand-engraved Mother-of-Pearl inlays
    • Solid brass bracket-shoe band
    • Also available with same inlays as Soloist

    Wildwood Banjo Options

    • Gold Plating -- $495.00
    • Carved Heels -- $450.00
    • Long Neck on any model -- $150.00 (not available on the Balladeer)
    • Tenor or plectrum neck -- no extra charge
    • Left handed -- $125.00
    Cases
    • Hard Shell (deluxe 5-ply arch top) -- $150.00
    • Hard Shell for Long Neck -- $200.00

Chanterelle Workshop Banjos

Due to very limited availability, we are no longer stocking or special-ordering Chanterelle banjos. Please see the Chanterelle Website. (external link)

Banjo Cases

NOTE: hardshell cases fit banjos with a 12-inch pot well, but they are a little big for banjos with an 11-inch pot.
    Special Sale! TKL Tenor Banjo Case -- $149.95 (list price $199.95)
    5-ply, archtop, tweed with brown velvet interior. Fits up to 14-inch pot and 23-inch neck. Photo

    EXTRA SAVINGS: With purchase of any tenor banjo -- $125.00!
    (We will recalculate the price after you've placed your order with us)


    TKL 3-ply black hard case -- $148.75
      brass hardware, plastic handle


We also carry Access gig bags, Levy's Leathers gig bags, and Calton Custom Flight Cases.