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Official Banjo Adventures 5 String Banjo

Start Your Banjo Journey With Confidence

The Banjo Adventures 5-String Banjo is designed to give beginners the best possible start — an instrument that feels great in the hands, sounds inspiring from day one, and removes the frustration that usually stops people from ever getting past their first few weeks.

Crafted from quality maple and rosewood, this open-back banjo delivers a warm, bright tone perfect for clawhammer and two-finger picking styles. The lightweight body makes long practice sessions effortless, and the smooth action ensures your fingers glide naturally as you build your skills.

This isn’t just “a first banjo.”
It’s the start of a lifelong musical journey — and I’ve built it specifically with that in mind.

Open Back 5 String Banjo - Official Banjo Adventures Banjo
Open Back 5 String Banjo - Official Banjo Adventures Banjo
£450.00

Pre-Order ONLY

SOLD OUT - New stock expected to arrive by end of December 2025.
Exact arrival date not guaranteed, but you will receive regular updates once the shipment lands in the UK.

All orders ship from the UK with full tracking.

What You Receive

  • Banjo Adventures Open-Back 5-String Banjo
    Quality tonewoods, comfortable action, and a responsive, beginner-friendly feel.

  • Padded Gig Bag
    Protect your instrument at home or on the go.

  • Banjo Neck Strap

  • Spare String Set

  • The Path of the Hobo Clawhammer Course (Worth £60)
    A complete beginner roadmap with step-by-step lessons, helping you learn properly and stay motivated.

Why This Banjo?

Designed for Beginners, Built to Grow With You

Every instrument is checked and approved for playability, tone, and tuning stability. This ensures you don’t wrestle with stiffness, buzzing, or poor setup — common obstacles that discourage new players.

A Real Instrument You Can Trust

This is a solid, reliable beginner banjo that supports your learning instead of fighting against it. Whether you’re playing your first bum-ditty or exploring full tunes, the tone and feel encourage progress.

Personally Inspected Before Shipping

Each banjo is checked over by me before it’s packed and sent out, so you can start playing straight away with confidence.

Limited Run — Only 12 Made

This is the first official Banjo Adventures banjo release, and only 12 units were produced in this batch.
10 have already been reserved. Only 2 remain.

Once these final two are gone, the next batch won't arrive until late 2026.

HOW ITS MADE

From plank to pluck - follow the journey as this magical instrument is brought to life

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Several wooden guitar necks with fretboard markings and fret slots placed on a workbench in a woodworking shop.
Official Banjo Adventures Logo On Headstock
Multiple wooden guitar necks with fret slots and dot inlays laid out on workbenches.
A cardboard box filled with several beige wooden or plastic hoops of varying sizes.
A banjo lying on a white surface
Close-up of a snare drum with a white drumhead and yellow wooden shell, resting on a white surface.
A hybrid musical instrument that combines a banjo and a guitar, featuring a banjo body with a guitar neck and headstock, placed on a white surface.
A banjo with a wooden neck and a white drum-like body with a black armrest, lying on a white surface.
A guitar headstock with a face-like appearance, mounted on a plain white wall.
Open Back 5 String Banjo - Official Banjo Adventures Banjo
£450.00