Hooks & Nuts

I got a comment from a customer the other day, the gist of which was, “The Goodtime is a good banjo but a bit over-priced.” Knowing how these banjos are made,...

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Banjos for Guitarists

Unlike a guitar, the 6 string banjo can have its voice dramatically altered by the player. Brighter, warmer, less sustain, more sustain, more mid-range...

A customer asked me why the Goodtime banjo was made of blonde wood and why the inlays were so simple. He was comparing the Goodtime to an imported banjo that...

Yes. Everyone does.

The old saying “you have to know something before you can ask an intelligent question” aptly applies to you when you are buying a banjo. If you have no...

We are now offering our beautiful gig bags, on our website (which regularly sells for $97) for a special discounted price of $69! This price is only as long as...

We’ve all heard the expression “music is more than the notes.”   But what does that mean?