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Catalog > Stringed Instruments > Banjos updated January 28, 2012
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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. Half-Fretless and Flush-Fret Fretless models are also available. Scooped fingerboard and/or Nylgut strings can be added for an additional charge. (Contact us)

Enoch Tradesman Banjo, Fretted: $1125.00 Please contact us for availability.
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Enoch Tradesman Banjo, Fretless: $1060.00 Please contact us for availability.
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Banjo Cases

Access Stage One hardshell case for resonator banjo $89.00 (List $119.00)
Guardian Vintage hardshell case for openback banjo -- $134.99 (List $179.99)
  • fits 12-inch pot
  • archtop, 7-ply wood construction
  • black Tolex exterior
  • green crushed velvet interior
  • hygrometer
  • Limited Lifetime Warranty

    • Guardian Featherweight case for resonator or open back -- $74.99 (List $99.99)
  • high density foam padding
  • nylon Duraguard cover with zipper
  • black plush lining
  • padded shoulder straps

    • Access Stage One gig bag for resonator banjo (also fits most openbacks) -- $49.00 (List $69.00)
    We also carry TKL brand hardshell cases, mostly by special order. Please inquire for availability.


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

    Banjo Capos

    Earl's Suspender Capo -- $12.95
    Capo the 5th string at any fret without installing screws, spikes or damaging your banjo... fits snugly around the back of the banjo neck. It firmly frets the 5th string, yet does not interfere with your ability to play down the neck.

    Shubb banjo capo -- $21.20
    Nickel plated

    Kyser banjo capo -- $21.20
    Black

    Shubb 5th string banjo capo, model FS -- $33.99
    regular length bar, which ranges from the 6th to the 10th fret. Mounts with two screws. Nickel plated.

    Shubb 5th string banjo capo, model FS-LB -- $39.95
    long bar, which ranges from the 6th to the 13th fret. Mounts with three screws. Nickel plated.