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BONGOS

   
Definition: Two small drums, one larger (and lower pitched, usually by about a fifth) than the other which are held between the knees and played with both hands. Traced back to Cuba in the late 1800s, and probably originating from Africa.
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5 STRING BANJOS

> 5 String Banjos> 5 String Banjos
The 5-String G Banjo is used for Bluegrass music, usually in the style popularised by Earl Scruggs, and players look for a resonator and tone ring. For old time clawhammer or frailing styles, an open backed simpler model is better. Finger style classical banjo also uses the 5 string, but is less common now. Used for bluegrass an...read more
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May 2025: We are not currently accepting online orders as our dispatch center is closed for a couple of weeks. Please contact us with any inquiries and we will get back to you as soon as we can
Ashbury AB-15-5 5 Str Travel Banjo, Open Back Beveled mahogany pot. Bound mahogany neck with rosewood fingerboard. 19 Frets
Item ID: GR37020 Best Seller
Price: $465.00 
Ashbury AB-35-5 5 Str Banjo, Mahogany Resonator Aluminum rim. White ABS bound mahogany neck with rosewood fingerboard. 22 Frets
Item ID: GR37021 Best Seller
Price: $495.00 
Ashbury AB-35-5L 5 String Banjo, Left Handed Aluminum rim. White ABS bound mahogany neck with rosewood fingerboard. 22 Frets
Item ID: GR37021L Best Seller
Price: $525.00 
Ashbury AB-45-5 5 Str Banjo, Mahogany Resonator Rolled brass tone ring. White ABS bound mahogany neck. Rosewood f/board.22 Frets
Item ID: GR37022 Best Seller
Price: $905.00 
Ashbury AB-65-5 5 String Banjo, Maple Resonator Rolled brass tone ring. Maple bound maple neck. Maple fingerboard.22 Frets
Item ID: GR37024 Best Seller
Price: $775.00 
Ashbury AB-25-5 5 String Banjo, Maple Open Back Rolled brass tone ring. Maple bound maple neck. Maple fingerboard.22 Frets
Item ID: GR37027 Best Seller
Price: $625.00 
Ashbury AB-85-5 5 String Banjo, Walnut Rim Frailing style open back. Scooped rosewood fingerboard. Rolled brass tone ring
Item ID: GR37028 Best Seller
Price: $855.00 
Ashbury AB-55-5 5 Str Banjo, Walnut Open Back Walnut neck & rim, Whyte laydie tone ring, one piece nickel flange, 24 bracket
Item ID: GR37029 Best Seller
Price: $1,405.00 
 
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