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Welcome to the new era of the banjo: everyone's invited
We are in the new era. An era when the magic of the banjo is attracting more players than ever before. Regardless of age, musical influences, experience or ability. The banjo isn't restricted anymore to Bluegrass, or to Old-Time, or even to folk or country. Now the banjo has a growing role in every kind of music, and more and more people are enjoying the banjo and its unique voice.
The banjo is easy to begin playing, very forgiving of learner's mistakes and early fumblings, fulfilling from the first time you play it, and thrillingly satisfying as you become more accomplished. And that applies whether you want to play 5-string banjo or 4-string, or even 6-string guitar-banjo (banjitar). And whether you want the unique sound of resonator banjo or openback banjo.
What we have here is a movement: a movement of people of all ages and backgrounds falling in love with the banjo and tearing down all the old prejudices, stereotypes and silly myths. The banjo is for everyone, and it seems that everyone is catching on!
At Banjos Direct we are proud to be leading this movement, in part by offering practical support to the worldwide banjo movement. We have, for example, become key sponsors and Associate Producers of the wonderful new feature length documentary The Porchlight Sessions, from which you can see an inspiring clip right here.
Bob Minner endorses our own UK-made Islander Ash Leaf
Our unique handmade-in-England Islander Ash Leaf banjo is now endorsed by the fantastic Bob Minner, superb solo player and acoustic guitar and banjo player for the Nashville country star Tim McGraw. Bob heard about "the new Brit banjo" and sought us out. Happily, when he heard the instrument for himself he was very keen to become an endorsing artist.
Bob Minner said: "Let me say that I would be hard pressed to find a finer instrument. The attention to detail is simply wonderful in every regard, and the tone is all anyone could ask for in an open back banjo. I particularly love the full thick neck profile, reminiscent of the great banjos of yesteryear. The ash block rim is also tonally exceptional. I am eager to start recording with it. A stellar instrument."
Bob is now preparing a new solo clawhammer album which will feature the Islander Ash Leaf. And as a taster, here's a clip of Bob at home on his porch playing Angeline The Baker on the Islander Ash Leaf. Thanks for sharing Bob.
The web's favourite banjo and acoustic store
We are in the new era. An era when the magic of the banjo is attracting more players than ever before. Regardless of age, musical influences, experience or ability. The banjo isn't restricted anymore to Bluegrass, or to Old-Time, or even to folk or country. Now the banjo has a growing role in every kind of music, and more and more people are enjoying the banjo and its unique voice.
The banjo is easy to begin playing, very forgiving of learner's mistakes and early fumblings, fulfilling from the first time you play it, and thrillingly satisfying as you become more accomplished. And that applies whether you want to play 5-string banjo or 4-string, or even 6-string guitar-banjo (banjitar). And whether you want the unique sound of resonator banjo or openback banjo.
What we have here is a movement: a movement of people of all ages and backgrounds falling in love with the banjo and tearing down all the old prejudices, stereotypes and silly myths. The banjo is for everyone, and it seems that everyone is catching on!
At Banjos Direct we are proud to be leading this movement, in part by offering practical support to the worldwide banjo movement. We have, for example, become key sponsors and Associate Producers of the wonderful new feature length documentary The Porchlight Sessions, from which you can see an inspiring clip right here.
Banjo Stylin' from Porchlight Sessions on Vimeo.
Bob Minner endorses our own UK-made Islander Ash Leaf
Our unique handmade-in-England Islander Ash Leaf banjo is now endorsed by the fantastic Bob Minner, superb solo player and acoustic guitar and banjo player for the Nashville country star Tim McGraw. Bob heard about "the new Brit banjo" and sought us out. Happily, when he heard the instrument for himself he was very keen to become an endorsing artist.
Bob Minner said: "Let me say that I would be hard pressed to find a finer instrument. The attention to detail is simply wonderful in every regard, and the tone is all anyone could ask for in an open back banjo. I particularly love the full thick neck profile, reminiscent of the great banjos of yesteryear. The ash block rim is also tonally exceptional. I am eager to start recording with it. A stellar instrument."
Bob is now preparing a new solo clawhammer album which will feature the Islander Ash Leaf. And as a taster, here's a clip of Bob at home on his porch playing Angeline The Baker on the Islander Ash Leaf. Thanks for sharing Bob.
Banjos Direct has become Britain's leading banjo company by providing a wide range of excellent banjos at the best value prices on the web, across the complete price spectrum from banjos for beginners through to mid-range banjos for performers and enthusiasts, professional and semi-professional banjos, handmade and collector banjos.
Whatever the price point we provide superb quality and value for money. Unlike generalist music shops we can give detailed advice on banjos, information about how to buy your first banjo, how to look after your banjo and which banjos are suitable for which styles and traditions of music. If you want to buy a banjo online with complete confidence, it's simple: just make sure you come to the web's favourite specialist banjo shop.
Our Ten Commandments of Quality, Service and Value
We have established ourselves as a leader in the banjo revival by offering the best banjos for your money, whether you're a beginner or a pro, and by offering the most customer-friendly and committed service you will find in any store in the world.
We back this simple commitment up with what we call our 10 Commandments. They're so important to us that they appear on every page of our website, but here they are to check out now...
Join the global banjo movement today...
It doesn't matter whether you want to play like Earl Scruggs or Bela Fleck, or like Steve Martin, or to sound like Mumford & Sons, Abigail Washburn, or anybody else. It doesn't matter whether you want to play Bluegrass, Old-Time, folk, country, jazz, rock or pop. It doesn't matter if you're 15, 25, 55 or 85! It doesn't matter if you want to play alone, or with friends, or in sessions, or to form a band. There are no rules and no restrictions.
And it doesn't matter if you have no musical knowledge at all, or if you've never even picked up a banjo or any other instrument. Heck, it doesn't matter if you don't yet know Bluegrass from green grass. What matters is you want to play the banjo. So, welcome to the new era of the banjo. You're part of a worldwide musical movement, and that's a life enhancing thing to be!
Whatever the price point we provide superb quality and value for money. Unlike generalist music shops we can give detailed advice on banjos, information about how to buy your first banjo, how to look after your banjo and which banjos are suitable for which styles and traditions of music. If you want to buy a banjo online with complete confidence, it's simple: just make sure you come to the web's favourite specialist banjo shop.
Our Ten Commandments of Quality, Service and Value
We have established ourselves as a leader in the banjo revival by offering the best banjos for your money, whether you're a beginner or a pro, and by offering the most customer-friendly and committed service you will find in any store in the world.
We back this simple commitment up with what we call our 10 Commandments. They're so important to us that they appear on every page of our website, but here they are to check out now...
- ONLY HIGH QUALITY instruments stocked
- Always THE BEST BANJO FOR YOUR MONEY
- Everything SET-UP AND TESTED BY US in our UK workshop
- Guaranteed PLAYABLE STRAIGHT OUT OF THE BOX
- Guaranteed SAFE SHIPPING anywhere
- NO QUIBBLE RETURNS up to 31 days
- ONE YEAR GUARANTEE on everything
- EXPERT advice and CLEAR information
- NO DROP SHIPPING!
- NEVER KNOWINGLY UNDERSOLD
Join the global banjo movement today...
It doesn't matter whether you want to play like Earl Scruggs or Bela Fleck, or like Steve Martin, or to sound like Mumford & Sons, Abigail Washburn, or anybody else. It doesn't matter whether you want to play Bluegrass, Old-Time, folk, country, jazz, rock or pop. It doesn't matter if you're 15, 25, 55 or 85! It doesn't matter if you want to play alone, or with friends, or in sessions, or to form a band. There are no rules and no restrictions.
And it doesn't matter if you have no musical knowledge at all, or if you've never even picked up a banjo or any other instrument. Heck, it doesn't matter if you don't yet know Bluegrass from green grass. What matters is you want to play the banjo. So, welcome to the new era of the banjo. You're part of a worldwide musical movement, and that's a life enhancing thing to be!
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