Top 10 Best Open Back Banjo
of December 2024
1
Best Choice
Pyle
Pyle
Pyle Banjo Kit with Remo Head and Sapele Resonator, 39" Full Size Traditional Open or Closed Back 5 String Instrument with 24 Brackets, Geared 5th Tuner, Premium Accessory Kit (Sun Burst)
10
Exceptional
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2
Best Value
PYLE-PRO
PYLE-PRO
PYLE-PRO 5-String Geared Tunable Banjo with White Jade Tune Pegs & Rosewood Fretboard Polished Rich Wood Finish Maplewood Bridge Stand & Truss Rod Adjustment Tool - PBJ60
9.9
Exceptional
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3
Vangoa
Vangoa
Vangoa 5 String Banjo Open Back Full Size, Clawhammer Banjo Beginner Kit with Frosted Remo Head, Maple Banjo with Geared 5th Tuner, Natural
9.8
Exceptional
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AKLOT
AKLOT
AKLOT 5 String Banjos Full Size Open Back Banjo Adjustable Maple Body Remo Head with 2 Tuning Wrench, 4 Picks, Strings, Tuner, Strap Ruler, Cleaning Cloth, Gig Bag for New Beginner Professional
9.7
Exceptional
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5
Gold Tone
Gold Tone
Gold Tone WL-250 White Ladye Openback Banjo (Five String, Vintage Brown)
9.6
Exceptional
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6
Deering
Deering
Deering Artisan Goodtime II 5-String Resonator Banjo
9.5
Excellent
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7
Deering
Deering
Deering Artisan Goodtime 5 String Openback Banjo
9.4
Excellent
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8
Recording King
Recording King
Recording King RKOH-05 Dirty Thirties Open Back Banjo
9.3
Excellent
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9
Deering
Deering
Deering Goodtime Americana Banjo 12 In. Rim
9.2
Excellent
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10
Artist Unknown
Artist Unknown
Deering Goodtime 5-String Openback Banjo with Padded Bag and True Tune Tuner
9.1
Excellent
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11
Gold Tone
Gold Tone
Gold Tone, 5-String Banjo (AC-1)
9.0
Excellent
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12
Gold Tone
Gold Tone
Gold Tone Banjolele-DLX Banjo Ukulele Deluxe (Maple)
8.9
Very Good
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Pyle Banjo Kit with Remo Head and Sapele Resonator, 39" Full Size Traditional Open or Closed Back 5 String Instrument with 24 Brackets, Geared 5th Tuner, Premium Accessory Kit (Sun Burst)
ATTACHABLE SAPELE WOOD RESONATOR - Amplify and enrich your banjo's sound by attaching the Sapele Wood Resonator. Easily affixed for heightened resonance and projection, the resonator enhances the instrument's acoustics for a fuller, richer tone. COMPLETE 9 PIECE BANJO SET - Pyle brings you an all-in-one banjo set, all you need to start playing The banjo includes a gig bag, digital tuner, spare strings, 3 finger picks, cleaning cloth, shoulder strap, hanger and wrench to adjust the brackets. MILKY SKIN REMO HEAD - Experience exceptional clarity and resonance with the Milky Skin Remo Head. This specialized head delivers articulate, rich tones, ensuring consistent and expressive banjo sound for your musical pursuits.. PRECISE TUNING WITH 24 BRACKETS - Ensure perfect pitch with 24 Brackets, white pearl color tuner key pegs, and an additional 5th Geared Tuner Side-Peg. Includes an Allen Key, Wrench, and Maplewood Bridge Stand for easy adjustment and maintenance. 39 FULL SIZE TRADITIONAL BANJO - Unlike smaller alternatives, our banjo boasts a classic traditional style binding design, coated and polished rich wood finish, and chrome-plated hardware accents. Built to last through countless performances.
PYLE-PRO 5-String Geared Tunable Banjo with White Jade Tune Pegs & Rosewood Fretboard Polished Rich Wood Finish Maplewood Bridge Stand & Truss Rod Adjustment Tool - PBJ60
PREMIUM QUALITY - The rich wood and high-gloss finish are accented with white jade machine head tuner key pegs and chrome-plated hardware. Crafted with mahogany neck, back, and side, plus a rosewood fingerboard and Maple Wood bridge. FABULOUS TONE - Brings you all the classic tones of a traditional 5 string banjo. Perfect for country, folk, bluegrass, and even some modern rock. It's designed to sound as good as it looks. GEARED 5TH TUNER - Important for both tuning and playability. A premium feature usually found only on more expensive banjos this geared 5th tuner is an important upgrade over the common friction tuner. LIGHTWEIGHT - Full scale lightweight ideal for traveling, camping, hiking, taking to the beach. Whether you are pro, a weekend warrior, a hobbyist or a beginner Start playing your favorite songs right away. CLASSIC TRADITIONAL STYLE - Styled after the innovative models of the early 20th century, these newold banjos are true players that exude undeniably providing a vibrant singing banjo tone in any situation.
Vangoa 5 String Banjo Open Back Full Size, Clawhammer Banjo Beginner Kit with Frosted Remo Head, Maple Banjo with Geared 5th Tuner, Natural
Lightweighted Portable This Open-back banjo offers a mellower sound and is easier to play and carry aside for the lighter body, it perfectly meets the needs of clawhammer and old-time music players, gently pluck the string, bring out the pleasing melody. The Most Popular Remo Head Trusted by every major banjo manufacturer worldwide, the frosted banjo head brings a crisp dry tone without too much sustain providing great clarity and note distinction. 24 Chrome-plated brackets ensure a better tension distribution on the head for more accurate and precise tuning. Beautiful Design with Premium Material Maple fretboard blends in perfectly with Maple body, external quality combined with inherent grace, even on the craftsmanship of back edge, making it smoothy and durable, easier to play. Considerate Design Adjustable coordinator rod on the head and truss rod on the neck, making adjustment easier for you. Fret dots on the neck side helps you find chord locations quickly. 151 ratio tuning peg design enhanced durability by anti-dust, erosion-resistant sealed design, help you to hold tune firmly. Beginner-friendly Kit Beginner Banjo kit comes with everything you need to start, just focus on your learning, play right out of box. Vangoa Banjo set offers a 2-year warranty and life-long sincere after-sales service, you could rest assured that you will receive our best assistance.
AKLOT 5 String Banjos Full Size Open Back Banjo Adjustable Maple Body Remo Head with 2 Tuning Wrench, 4 Picks, Strings, Tuner, Strap Ruler, Cleaning Cloth, Gig Bag for New Beginner Professional
MAPLE WOOD BANJOAKLOT 5 string banjo is made of all maple wood material, the sound is very bright and clear. Especially the head adopt tiger maple wood imported from Europe, compliment with Remo drum head.. OPEN BACK REMO HEAD BANJOThe open back and professional high-quality Remo head can get a more professional sound. The head is fixed by 18 brackets, which can make the head more stable and easier to adjust.. ADJUSTABLE BRACKETS BANJO NECKThere are 18 consolidation brackets around the drum which can be adjustable to your desire sound. And you need adjust the drum several times for a certain sound. The banjo also has a 2-way truss rod to adjust the neck and drum head.. BANJO STAYS IN TONE BETTERThe solid wood bridge is matched with the bull saddle, which can make the strings get better vibration and better sound. The con-sealed pegs can better protect the gears, keep the tone better, and make tuning easier.. AKLOT BANJO KITAKLOT 5 string banjo kit comes with full size banjo x1, strings set x1, tuner x1, tuning wrench x2, finger pick x1, strap set x1, cleaning cloth x1 and gig bag x1. All accessories can meet everything what you may need for new beginners and professionals. 2 years warranty..
Gold Tone WL-250 White Ladye Openback Banjo (Five String, Vintage Brown)
TonewoodsNeck Hard Rock Maple Fingerboard Ebony with fingerboard scoopBridge Maple with ebony cap 58 Rim 12 mapleFinishing TouchesWood Finish Tobacco Brown Fingerboard Inlay CloudBody Binding CelluloidNeck Binding CelluloidInlays Mother-of-pearl cloudsScoop FrailingHardwareHead Remo RenaissanceNut BoneTuners GT Master Planetary TunersTailpiece No-knot TailpieceStrings GDGBD - .010, .024w, .016, .013, .010Plating ChromeTension Hoop Brass NotchedTone Ring White Ladye Tone Ri. This model features an accurate replica of the vintage and highly sought after 3-part White Ladye tone ring coupled with a 12 rim for maximum air chamber volume. Other features include a maple neck and bound ebony fingerboard with cloud inlays and frailing scoop, double adjusting truss rod, vintage heel design, Fairbanks-style headstock shape, GT Master planetary tuners, 11 Renaissance head, no-knot tailpiece, and dual coordinator rods for a solid neck fit and easy adjustment capabilities. Final assembly and a complete setup at the Gold Tone Factory in Florida.
Deering Artisan Goodtime II 5-String Resonator Banjo
Artisan Goodtime II 5-String Resonator Banjo. With a Bluegrass resonator back for projection, the Artisan Goodtime Two banjo has a 3-ply violin grade maple rim and produces a bright and clear tone that projects well and is louder than its open back counterpart. The Artisan Two is enhanced with a Rich Brown stain, white detailing and spikes at 7, 9, and 10. The use of spikes enables you to expand your playing from the key of G to easily play in the keys of A, B and C. Here is a banjo you can have right there by your easy chair or take out an play in a jam.
Deering Artisan Goodtime 5 String Openback Banjo
Lightweight - Only 5lb. Made In USA. 3-Play Violin Grade Maple Rim. Easy to learn on.
Recording King RKOH-05 Dirty Thirties Open Back Banjo
Multi-Ply Rim. Adjustable Coordinator Rod. Maple Neck with Adjustable 2-Way Truss Rod. REMO Recording King Head. Presto Tailpiece.
Deering Goodtime Americana Banjo 12 In. Rim
NEW GRAND 12 RIMFULL, FAT TONE The new wider Grand 12 rim found on the Goodtime Americana emphasizes the bass response and gives the banjo an unmistakeble tone.. RENAISANCE HEAD - WARM TONE The renaissance head complements the Grand 12 rim on the Goodtime Americana to further enhance this banjo's sweet, warm tone.. ENGRAVED PEGHEAD AMERICANA Beautiful engraved peghead featuring the Americana name, Goodtime logo, and scrollwork design. Collections 5 String Banjos, Banjos, Featured Banjos, Goodtime Banjos, In Stock, Openback 5-String Banjos Type 5 String Banjos. HIGH QUALITY MATERIAL Blonde 3-ply Violin-Grade Maple Rim, 58 MapleEbony Goodtime Bridge, Blonde 3-ply Violin-Grade Maple Rim, Blonde Slender Rock Maple Neck. OTHER FEATURES 12-inch Remo Renaissance Medium Crown Head, 16 Bracket Shoes with Screw Attachments, 16 Flat Hooks with 932 Nuts, 22 Pressed In Nickel Silver Fretsg,D,G,B,D in standard G tuning Can easily be tuned in other tunings as well. Geared 5th String Tuner, Overall Instrument Length 37 12, Hardwood Bow Tie Inlays..
Deering Goodtime 5-String Openback Banjo with Padded Bag and True Tune Tuner
Comes with a deluxe padded gig bag and a True Tune chromatic tuner. Blonde Slender Rock Maple Neck, 22 Pressed In Nickel Silver Frets, Hardwood Bow Tie Inlays, Sealed Geared Tuners, Geared 5th String Tuner, Durable Satin Finish, Deering Fiddle Shaped Peghead. 11 Blonde 3-ply Violin Grade Maple Rim Steel Tension Hoop 11 Frosted Top High Crown Head 58 MapleEbony Goodtime Bridge 16 Flat Hooks with 932 Nuts 16 Bracket Shoes with Screw Attachments Deering Patented Goodtime Tailpiece Steel Coordinator Rod for Adjustments Durable Satin Finish Openback. Neck Width at the Nut 1 14, Scale Length Nut to Bridge 26 14, Rim Diameter 11, Overall Instrument Length 37 12, Weight Approx.4.5 lbs.
Gold Tone, 5-String Banjo (AC-1)
Composite rim open back. Zero-glide nut system. Includes Gig Bag. Gold Tone 12-point set-up.
Gold Tone Banjolele-DLX Banjo Ukulele Deluxe (Maple)
A one-piece flange and resonator creates excellent volume and tone. It produces superior volume..