Pisgah Banjo Co partnered with Aquila Strings to provide simply the best simulated gut strings on the market today for banjo. Formulated specifically for open-back clawhammer banjo, minstrel banjo, and other old-time styles, these strings add mellowness and plunk to your tone, making your banjo sound like it is from the turn of the 19th century. The nylgut strings are strong and resistant to changes in moisture and humidity. They stand up to any playing conditions and are perfect for festivals, jam settings, or playing at home on your porch. Truly a pleasure to play, these strings feel like butter as you plunk along to your favorite tune!
RECOMMENDATIONS: Use a bowline hitch knot. You may need something to grab the end of the string to pull it tight when you tie the knots. Be sure to tune up slowly as you add tension. Please note, the nut slots and possible bridge slots may need to be widened to accommodate these strings. Forcing them through spaces too narrow and sharp can cause breakage.
Keep strings in the original packaging until you are ready to replace them. Clip excess length of string close to the tuning peg after winding. Clean strings after use with a cotton rag. Replace strings every 1-3 months or as needed, depending on how often you play.
Note that using 5th string railroad spikes with Nylgut strings may cause breakage, due to their more delicate nature. Adjustments at the nut / bridge may be required to accommodate Nylgut strings when switching from steel strings, due to their wider gauge.
The hardest working case in showbiz! Calton Cases are the premier luxury hard cases in the industry. These super durable cases are guaranteed to last a lifetime. With a reinforced fiberglass shell and rubber latch guards and feet, this case can withstand anything. Great for musicians who travel or for those who are looking for the best case money can buy.
Limited Lifetime Warranty through Calton Cases
Brown exterior & aqua interior, and available in 11″ or 12″. Fits standard and short scale Pisgah Banjos.
This handy 2oz tin of goodness is the perfect addition to your banjo care kit! The small sized tin fits easily into your case’s storage compartment so you always have it when you need it. Made with pure local, all natural beeswax and mineral oil, this fretboard butter is safe to use on all fretboards. To keep your fretboard looking new, we recommend conditioning your fretboard every time you change strings. Handmade in small batches without compromise in Asheville, NC, this high quality oil is highly recommended. A product of Green River Woods.
To use: Rub generously into fretboard. Scrub with soft toothbrush or white scotch pad. Buff thoroughly with clean microfiber or terry cloth.
Pisgah Banjo Company’s tuner of choice for keeping your banjo in tune! SNARK’s Super Tight Tuners tune tight so you sound better. These all instrument tuners are super fast and super accurate.
The ST-8 Super Tight Clip-On All Instrument Tuner from Snark is a clip-on tuner with a high-sensitivity vibration sensor and easy to read, full-color high definition display with full 360° rotation. They feature a stay-put clip, a tap tempo metronome, and have pitch calibration from 415 – 466 Hz. The tuner features an extended frequency range and is compatible with all instruments. The best tuner you can buy!
Made in the USA by Pisgah Banjo Company, this iconic bridge is modeled after Pete Seeger’s uniquely styled banjo bridge. It is designed to create more volume and “plunk” without increasing sustain or overtones. It will also never tip over! Choose from 1/2″, 5/8″, 11/16″, and 3/4″ height, all with standard 1-11/16″ string spacing. This bridge is designed to evenly distribute string pressure to all 4 feet. Bridge is 3-D printed from Polylactic Acid (PLA), a biodegradable polymer derived from sugar cane and will eventually biodegrade in 200-300 years. Original bridges were made out of plastic circuit board material! Add some style, tone and options to your banjo arsenal! Sound clip is from a banjo with a wooden tone ring, skin head, 12″ rim, and medium gauge strings. 3D Design credited to Kyle VanMeter and Steven Arms. Overall original concept design credited to Stew Jamison.
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Made in the USA, this custom String Swing banjo wall hanger is made exclusively for Pisgah Banjos! Crafted from beautiful black walnut and branded with a gold PBCO logo, this banjo wall hanger will beautifully display your Pisgah Banjo as a work of art on any wall in your home. It safely supports your banjo anywhere, encouraging you to play your banjo as much as possible! The wall hanger comes with two mounting screws and sturdy drywall anchors. Get one for every banjo in your home!
Dimensions: 6″ x 8″ x 2″
*Does not fit 5/6 string banjos.
Made exclusively for us by KatEyz Capos, this handsome solid brass capo is designed specifically for clawhammer style banjos. Most banjo capos on the market today are designed for bluegrass banjos which have a much narrower width at the nut than open-back/clawhammer banjos. This one is 1 5/8″ wide on the inside and can capo all the way up to the fourth fret with no problem. The V shaped clamp with leather cushion fits a variety of neck profiles and holds a stable position without moving around. Store this capo easily on your nut for easy accessibility when you need it quick. Made in the USA.
Does not fit 5/6 string banjos.
The Armadillo Armrest is Pisgah Banjo’s feature wooden armrest! Ergonomically designed to improve playing, it allows for the most comfortable playing experience. It is made in the USA at the Pisgah Banjo Company workshop using native Appalachian Hardwoods Walnut and Cherry (also available in Richlite!).
Brass mounting feet allow for easy installation and adjustment with only a bracket wrench or The Banjo Tweaker required to install. The L-feet attach to the banjo’s bracket shoes and hooks using the tension nuts and are compatible with all hook-mounted heads, regardless of bracket spacing. It is universally sized to fit any brand 11″ or 12″ open-back banjo by floating over the tension hoop and head, while not interfering with your banjo’s tone. Natural, water-based finish.
Grain, and color may vary due to the nature of wood.
We are sorry, no left handed version available at this time, however our vintage-style brass Wire Armrest can be used by both left and right handed players.
Easy to install/remove, high quality, fully adjustable old-time banjo strap! No Tools Required! Finally a strap made for old-time players and old-time banjos. We understand the need to remove your banjo strap once in a while so we made it easy! Made from the highest quality CrazyHorse BlackJack leather, this handsome strap is the last one you will ever need to buy. Simply slip the strap though 2 or 3 banjo hooks and fasten with the attached button studs. No tying, no removing of brackets, no fuss. Take on and off as much as you please…the more you use it, the easier it is. Handmade by local leather smith Danielle Wright in North Carolina.
*Note: Product image of darker colored leather shows Bridle leather. We are no longer using that style of leather but brand and strap style is otherwise the same. Current leather is CrazyHorse BlackJack, featured in the lighter colored leather pictures.
Limited supply! This book just went out of print. Get your hands on one while you still can! Wayne’s finial clawhammer book has something for everyone: beginners, intermediate, and advanced players. Includes tabs and lyrics to 40 Old-Time banjo tunes, plus tips on learning tunes on the fly, how to jam, the art of faking it, and improvising.
