Native Ground Music is a dealer for Gold Tone, Saga, Enoch, Savannah, and Melody King banjos. We pride ourselves on picking out the perfect banjo for you and setting up so it sounds great and is easy to play. If you're in the market for a banjo, please get in touch and Wayne Erbsen will help get you the banjo of your dreams, and then teach you to play it using one of his books. Our prices are as good as any you'll find on the web. Please get in touch and see for yourself.

Here are only a few of the many banjos we have available. Let us know what you're looking for.

The Melody King Banjo RK-R50

With a mahogany resonator and premium pre-war-style features, the Melody King banjo is the best introductory model with classic Recording King components.

The Melody King features a 3-ply steam-bent maple rim with a perfectly flat bearing edge for maximum acoustic contact with the head. It also has nickel-plated hardware, a M.O.P. “fan” headstock and fretboard inlay, a mahogany resonator, a one-piece mahogany neck, a rosewood fretboard and American Standard thread hardware.

This model also features the traditional Recording King peghead and an authentic Mastertone-style flange. It comes with a hardshell case with a brass Recording King nameplate.

We want you to be happy with your instrument purchase, so we offer a 48 hour satisfaction guarantee. If you are not satisfied with your new instrument, be sure to give us a call before returning it. The customer is responsible for all shipping charges on returned merchandise.

• One-Piece Mahogany Resonator
• One-Piece Mahogany Neck with Volute
• One-Piece Mastertone-Style Flange
• 3-Ply Maple Rim w/ Wood Bearing Edge
• Rosewood Fretboard
• Dual Coordinator Rods
• "Fan" M.O.P. Peghead & Fretboard Inlay
• Presto-Style Tailpiece
• Nickel-Plated Hardware
• Remo Frosted Head
• Notched Hoop
• ASE Threaded Hooks & Nuts
• Natural Brown Finish• Nut Width: 1-3/16"
• Head Size: 11", medium crown
• Frets: 22
• Scale Length: 26-1/4"
• Total Length: 38"
• Weight: 8.35 lbs
• Includes Hardshell Case
• Limited Lifetime Warranty

List: $999.00 Call or Email us for our best price.

with FREE Hard Case and FREE set-up!

The Professional Banjo RK-R80

The Professional resonator banjo combines classic pre-war style features and desirable modern touches to create the ultimate bluegrass banjo. This model features a mahogany resonator, mahogany neck, bound ebony fretboard, American Standard thread hardware, 20-hole tone ring and a 3-ply rim. Designed by Greg Rich, this model recalls the most supremely crafted banjos from the Golden Age of musical instruments.

The Professional features the traditional Recording King floral peghead and inlay and an authentic Mastertone-style flange. With its exceptional tone and handcrafted perfection, this banjo will appeal to players as well as collectors.

• One-Piece Mahogany Resonator w/ Concentric Rings
• One-Piece Mahogany Neck
• Mastertone-Style Banjo Flange
• Mastertone-Style Tone Ring
• 3-Ply Maple Rim
• Bound Ebony Fretboard
• Dual Coordinator Rods
• "Style 6" M.O.P. Floral Peghead & Fretboard Inlay
• Presto-Style Tailpiece
• Nickel-Plated Hardware
• Remo Frosted Head
• Notched Hoop
• Natural Finish • Nut Width: 1-3/16"
• Head Size: 11", medium crown
• Frets: 22
• Total Length: 38"
• Weight: 11.4 lbs
• Includes Vintage Hardshell Case
• Limited Lifetime Warranty

List Price: $1399. Call or email us for our best price.

Includes free set up!

Gold Tone Cripple Creek CC-50RP

Neck: Maple
Resonator: Mahogany
Fingerboard: Ovagnol
Bridge: Maple/Ebony
Sides: Mahogany
Wood Finish: Vintage Brown
Fingerboard Inlay: Dot
Headstock Inlay: Silk screen
Neck Binding: Celluloid
Body Binding: Celluloid
Nut: Plastic
Tuners: Geared 5th String
Tailpiece: Straight Line
Flange: No Flange/Convertible
Tone Ring: Brass rod     
Strings:    Light/med
Rim: Multiply
Plating: Chrome
Tension Hoop: Steel
Case: Includes Gig Bag,
Dimensions: Scale: 26 3/16"     Weight    6.5 lbs.
Nut Width: 1 1/4"
Frets: 22 medium
Total Length: 38 1/4"
Head Size: Remo Frosted 11" LC
Suggested Retail Price: $449.00 and FREE set-up! Call or email us for our best price.