Native Ground Music is a dealer for Gold Tone, Saga, Enoch, Savannah, and Melody King clawhammer 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.

The California Banjo RB-O12

With a sweet, rich tone and a lightweight design, the California by Recording King is a traditional open back banjo that's a great way to master old-time playing.

The California features a bound walnut rim, a walnut neck with a maple skunk stripe, a rosewood fretboard and a no-knot tailpiece. This model also features dual coordinator rods, 24 brackets and nickel-plated hardware. The peghead features the original Recording King logo with a star detail for a simple, classic look.

The California is first model to reintroduce the Recording King banjo line.

• Neck Width Under Nut: 30.5mm
• Head Size: 11", medium crown
•Frets: 22
• Bound Walnut Rim
• Walnut Neck with Maple Skunk Stripe
• Dual Coordinator Rods
• 24 Brackets
• Rosewood Fretboard
• Heel Cap and Peghead Overlay
• Recording King Peghead
• No-Knot Tailpiece
• Nickel-Plated Hardware
• Remo Fiberskin Head
• Notched Hoop
• Total Length: 38"
• Weight: 6 lbs • Limited Lifetime Warranty

List: $ 799.99

Your Cost: Call or Email us for our best price.

with FREE Hard Case and FREE set-up!

The California Deluxe Banjo RB-O24

The California Deluxe has original detailing and a sweet open back tone players love. Select ebony graces the fretboard, the heel cap and the peghead overlay for extra-fine craftsmanship. The unique peghead inlay was designed by Greg Rich and features a traditional floral pattern.

The Deluxe also features a Whyte Laydie tone ring, a bound walnut rim, a walnut neck with a maple skunk stripe and a no-knot tailpiece. This model has dual coordinator rods, 24 brackets and nickel-plated hardware. The original peghead inlay features binding for greater strength.

The California Deluxe is a great banjo for frailing or clawhammer style banjo playing. With its unique detailing and graceful craftsmanship, this model revitalizes the Recording King legacy.

• Bound Walnut Rim
• Recording King Deluxe Inlay Peghead with Binding
• Walnut Neck with Maple Skunk Stripe
• Whyte Laydie Tone Ring
• Dual Coordinator Rods
• 24 Brackets
• Ebony Fretboard
• Ebony Heel Cap and Peghead Overlay
• No-Knot Tailpiece
• Nickel-Plated Hardware
• Remo Fiberskyn Head
• Notched Hoop • Neck Width Under Nut: 30.5mm
• Head Size: 11", medium crown (7/16" height)
• Frets: 22
• Total Length: 38"
• Weight: 6.7 lbs • Limited Lifetime Warranty

List: $999.99 Call or Email us for our best price. Includes FREE Hard Case and FREE set-up!

Gold Tone Cripple Creek Open Back CC-100
Neck: Maple, Dual Coordinator Rods
Fingerboard: Maple
Bridge: Maple/Ebony
Wood Finish: Clear maple     
Fingerboard Inlay: Snowflake
Headstock Inlay: Curl maple
Neck Binding: Celluloid
Body Binding: Celluloid
Nut: Bone
Tuners: Guitar style, Geared 5th String
Tailpiece: Straightline
Tone Ring: Brass hoop
Strings: Medium
Rim:    Maple
Plating: Chrome
Tension Hoop: 24 shoe style
Case Options: Gigbag,
Scale: 26 3/16"
Weight: 5 lbs
Nut Width: 1 3/16"     
Frets: Medium
Total Length: 37 3/4"
Head Size: 11" Remo Frosted
Suggested Retail Price: $479.00 and FREE set-up! Call or email us for our best price.