Best Open Back Banjo - April 2024

Guardian Cases CG-020-JO Open Back Banjo Case

This hardshell case combines all the necessary elements for a high-quality, reliable case that provides excellent protection for your instrument. It is made with 5-ply woods that can stand up to a great deal of pressure. The exterior has a well-secured, tolex covering. The neck piece is screwed in for years of use. The case has a black plush interior lining that keeps the guitar well protected and firmly in place.

• ASIN: B00PBX2H6Q
• UPC: 840246036735
• ASIN: B00PBX2H6Q
• Brand: Guardian Cases
• Manufacturer: The Music Link (AXL)

Oscar Schmidt OB3-O-U Open-Back 5-String Banjo

The ob3 is one of the most affordable open back five string banjos in the world and is truly a pleasure to play. Features an 18 bracket tone ring, mahogany resonator and geared 5th string tuner and fingerboard scoop.

• ASIN: B078MPZ56Z
• UPC: 801128370224
• ASIN: B078MPZ56Z
• Brand: Oscar Schmidt
• Manufacturer: Oscar Schmidt

Recording King RKOH-05 Dirty Thirties Open Back Banjo

Dirty 30s Open Back 5 String Banjo. The Dirty Thirties Series sits at the perfect crossroads of classic sound and historic design like the original Montgomery Ward mail order instruments from the first half of the century, Dirty Thirties guitars and banjos are the ideal companion for singer-songwriters, folk stylists or traveling troubadours. The Recording King Dirty Thirties Open Back Banjo packs excellent playability and historic vibe into a retro-infused package that makes vintage style and traditional banjo sound accessible to every player. Case sold separately.

• ASIN: B00EON6J22
• UPC: 840246036247
• ASIN: B00EON6J22
• Brand: Recording King
• Manufacturer: The Music Link (AXL)

Deering Deluxe Padded Open Back Banjo Gig Bag

The Deering deluxe open back gig bag is made with two adjustable back pack straps and a velcro handle binder for safe, comfortable and convenient carry. The black Cordura exterior is banjo shaped with a full color Deering Banjo logo embroidered on the top of the case. There is also a large zippered pouch on the lid for carrying picks, strings, etc. The perfect carry around alternative to a bulky hardshell case, the gig bag is perfect for going to lessons, carrying in the back seat on trips and any time when hardcase protection is not really needed. Easy on the hands, shoulders and wallet, thes... [Read More]

• ASIN: B003YRII46
• UPC: 840394002507
• ASIN: B003YRII46
• Brand: Deering
• Manufacturer: Deering Banjos

Savannah SB-070 Open Back Banjo

Players everywhere will enjoy our Open Back Banjo's lightweight design and invitingly low price. Without the heavy resonator, this banjo is easily transportable and always sounds great. This 18-bracket banjo also boasts a classic calfskin-style head for superb tonal response and projection.

• ASIN: B004V3W6DG
• UPC: 840246022257
• ASIN: B004V3W6DG
• Brand: Savannah
• Manufacturer: Savannah

Recording King RK-OT25-BR Madison Open Back Banjo, Scooped Fretboard

The all-new RK-OT25 is an old-time picking machine, with a steam-bent maple rim, 24-bracket tension hoop, and the clean look of all of our Madison banjos. We've built this banjo specifically for old-time players, with features like our scooped fretboard, Presto tailpiece and old-style Remo FiberSkyn head. Features/Specs: Maple Neck w/ Adjustable Truss Rod Multi-Ply Maple Rim Rosewood Fretboard 16 Brackets Presto-Style Tailpiece 30's-Style Armrest Maple/Ebony 5/8" Bridge Nickel-Plated Hardware Custom Starlight Color Series 26-1/4" scale

• ASIN: B00713TWNA
• UPC: 795871430055
• ASIN: B00713TWNA
• Brand: Recording King
• Manufacturer: The Music Link (AXL)

Superior C-267 Trailpak II Openback Banjo Gig Bag

• ASIN: B0052M1C0I
• UPC: 688382001053
• ASIN: B0052M1C0I
• Brand: Superior
• Manufacturer: Saga Musical Instruments

Gold Tone, 5-String Banjo (AC-1)

Entry level 5-string with a powerful punch. This piece has a composite rim and mahogany neck for a rounded tone, A zero Glide nut system for playability, and a transferable 5-year warranty.

• ASIN: B01DQMTBMG
• UPC: 682500015908
• ASIN: B01DQMTBMG
• Brand: Gold Tone
• Manufacturer: Gold Tone Musical Instruments

MUKE Concert Banjolele Open Back 4 String Banjo Ukulele 23 Inch Size Banjelele Uke

What is a 'banjolele'? This is a concert scale Ukulele, with a banjo resonator. A Banjolele is a mix between a Ukulele and a Banjo. It is tuned and played like a Ukulele but it sounds louder, like a Banjo. The neck is made of maple. MUKE Banjo Ukulele Scale Length 15.37" (390mm) Total Length 25.5" (648mm) Total Depth 3.37 (86mm) Head 8.5" (216mm) Remo Weatherking Resonator Flame Maple (stained) 10.87" (276mm), natural maple bound Rim 13-bracket 6"/150mm mahogany (stained) Neck Flame Maple (stained), natural maple bound Frets 18 Fingerboard Dark rosewood w/dot inlays Bridge Maple w/rosewood ca... [Read More]

• ASIN: B072138VK7
• UPC: 611040750925
• ASIN: B072138VK7
• Brand: MUKE
• Size: Concert Size
• Manufacturer: MUKE

Deering Goodtime Special 5-String Open Back Banjo

"Special means it has Deering's patented Goodtime Special Tone Ring. This is the lowest-priced Deering banjo made with a tone ring. The openback style makes it suitable for clawhammer or frailing styles of playing, while the increased brightness and volume is a wonderful surprise to players who play in the more traditional bluegrass style of play.If you prefer to play clawhammer or frailing style and want the openback sound but with a louder voice, The Goodtime Special Open back is the banjo for you. If you play occaisional finger picking, the Goodtime Special is the perfect compromise between... [Read More]

• ASIN: B00BQXWLZC
• UPC: 840394014005
• ASIN: B00BQXWLZC
• Brand: Deering
• Manufacturer: Deering

Deering Artisan Goodtime 5-String Openback Banjo

The stunning new Artisan Goodtime banjo embodies Greg Deerings lifelong vision for the Deering Banjo Company to make the best sounding, best playing, best looking, and best value U.S.A. made banjo that he possibly could. It is a never ending quest that Deering pursues every single day. So with improved tooling and a higher than normal dose of creativity, we bid farewell to our old friend the Classic Goodtime and welcome with open arms the stunning aesthetic of the new Artisan Goodtime Banjos.The familiar rich dark brown stain, planetary tuning pegs and the addition of spikes at 7,9, 10 for alt... [Read More]

• ASIN: B01GMCLY90
• UPC: 840394011585
• ASIN: B01GMCLY90
• Brand: Deering
• Manufacturer: Deering

Stagg BJW-OPEN 5-String Open Back Banjo - Black

Stagg's wide range of traditional stringed instruments encompasses many different models. There is a Stagg instrument for every occasion and for every budget.

• ASIN: B00KWRCPCC
• UPC: 882030212567
• ASIN: B00KWRCPCC
• Brand: Stagg
• Manufacturer: Stagg

Washburn Americana Series B7-A 5-string Open Back Banjo

Washburn has been building banjos since the late 1800s. These instruments were considered some of the finest of their day. This heritage is not lost in the instruments we handcraft today. Pros & amateurs alike choose a Washburn for its outstanding tone, build & value. Perfect for fans of folk music, old timey music and claw hammer style players, the B7 is a mahogany open back 5 string banjo. Similar in design to our open back banjos from the early 20th century, it features a Remo head for best tone, maple bridge with ebony tip for superb tone transfer and chrome die cast tuners for smooth tuni... [Read More]

• ASIN: B074W6J77J
• UPC: 801128663609
• ASIN: B074W6J77J
• Brand: Washburn
• Manufacturer: Washburn

Eastman EBJ-WL1 Open Back Banjo

" Neck Material:3 Piece Maple w/ Ebony Strip Fingerboard:Ebony Fingerboard Radius:Flat Nut:1 11/32 Fretwire:Jescar FW37053 Scale Length:26"" Rim Material:Maple Rim Demensions:3/8"" thick x 10 3/4"" width Rim 3/8"" Body Top:Coated Remo Head Body Back/Sides:Open Back Maple Rim Binding:Fingerboard Binding Material:Ivoroid Inlay:Pearl Diamond, Star, Diamond Hardware Color:Chrome Head Skin (Top):Remo BJ-1012-H6 Bridge:Maple/ Ebony Top String Spacing:10mm Nut Height:.022"" Tuners:Pingwell RM-1310C Strings:D'adarrio EJ61NY Action Height:Strings 1-4 (0.09""), String 5 (0.06"") Case:Hardshell Case"

• ASIN: B07FN5FFR5
• UPC: 689355145736
• ASIN: B07FN5FFR5
• Brand: Eastman Guitars
• Manufacturer: Eastman Guitars

Jameson Guitars 5-String Banjo 24 Bracket with Closed Solid Back and Geared 5th Tuner

The Full Scale Davison RW Jameson 5-String Banjos are built with slim, fast necks for easy playing up and down the neck, as well as adjustable truss rods and a broad range of specifications to fit your needs. Look at these features: 3-ply Maple Rim # Mahogany Resonator with thumb screws # Mahogany Neck # Rosewood Fretboard # 24 Brackets # Nickel plated armrest # Solid Resonator Back (multi-piece) # 5/8" Hard Maple Bridge -- We are impressed by these full scale banjos at this great price and we are sure you will be too!

• ASIN: B0033P1O6S
• UPC: 753182688213
• ASIN: B0033P1O6S
• Brand: Jameson Guitars
• Manufacturer: Jameson Guitars

Washburn 5-string Open Back Banjo

Washburn has been building banjos since the late 1800s. These instruments were considered some of the finest of their day. This heritage is not lost in the instruments we handcraft today. Pros & amateurs alike

• UPC: 570333295
• Model: B7-A
• Color: Multicolor

Recording King Dirty 30s Open Back 5 String Banjo

The Dirty Thirties Series sits at the perfect crossroads of classic sound and historic design like the original Montgomery Ward mail order instruments from the first half of the century, Dirty Thirties guitars and banjos

• UPC: 47892256
• Model: RKOH-05
• Color: SatinBlackOther

Savannah SB-070 Open Back Banjo Multi-Colored

Savannah SB-070 Open Back Banjo

• UPC: 46429011
• Model: SB-070
• Color: Multicolor

Guardian Cases CG-020-JO Open Back Banjo Case

Guardian Cases CG-020-JO Open Back Banjo Case

• UPC: 46504305
• Model: CG-020-JO
• Color: Multicolor

Deering Deluxe Padded Open Back Banjo Gig Bag

Deering Deluxe Padded Open Back Banjo Gig

• UPC: 381880268

Guardian CG-044-JO Vintage Hardshell Case, Open Back Banjo Multi-Colored

Guardian CG-044-JO Vintage Hardshell Case, Open Back Banjo CG-044-JO Guardian

• UPC: 46429677
• Model: CG-044-JO
• Color: Multicolor

Oscar Schmidt 5-String Open Back Banjo, Maple Resonator, Remo Head, OB3

Oscar Schmidt 5-String Open Back Banjo, Maple Resonator, Remo Head,

• UPC: 894965993
• Model: OB3

Recording King Dirty '30s Open Back Tone Ring Banjo

The Dirty Thirties Series sits at the perfect crossroads of classic sound and historic design, just like the original Montgomery Ward mail order instruments from the first half of last century. The Dirty Thirties Deluxe

• UPC: 264390586
• Model: RKOH-06

Gold Tone CC-100 (O) Open Back Banjo Natural

A Gold Tone mainstay for decades, over twenty-five thousand Cripple Creek banjos have been sent into banjoland to bring happiness to pickers around the world. The CC-100 (O) Cripple Creek Open Back banjo outclasses other

• UPC: 28211677
• Model: CC-100 (O)
• Color: NaturalOff-White

Deering Goodtime Americana Open Back 5 String Banjo

Why you need the Deering Goodtime Americana Banjo:The Goodtime Americana is the first 5-string banjo from Deering to be fitted with their Grand 12" rim, which gives the banjo a stronger bass response and a

• UPC: 118311618
• Color: White