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Catalog > Stringed Instruments > Banjos updated May 14, 2010
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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: $920.00 IN STOCK photo of front | photo of back

Enoch Tradesman Banjo, Fretless: $875.00 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.

Please contact us for availability and our discounted price on Lee Banjos. Wait time for new orders is approximately 3-4 months.

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
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
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


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.