We have a full stock of Pisgah banjos for sale. Pisgah banjos are made in Asheville, North Carolina. This brand of banjos produces a warm, earthy tone that is very pleasing to the ears. Most models feature a short scale length to add to the warmth that has made Pisgah popular over the years. They focus on creating affordable, handcrafted banjos for all musicians while using native Appalachian hardwoods. Banjo Studio has carried Pisgah almost since the beginning, and they continue to increase in popularity.
While they mainly offer 5-string openback banjos, you can also custom order tenor banjos and other variations. Pisgah focuses on traditional looks and sound while utilizing modern technology to improve build consistency. They use CNC machines to provide comfortable necks and precision-carved bridge pieces, Delrin nuts, fretboards, and headstock profiles, but the majority of the build is still done by hand. Additionally, the factory is 100% solar-powered.
Pisgah Difference
These features are available on all Pisgah banjos. These are key differences that make Pisgah a unique brand and provide a distinct advantage to clawhammer players.
Sculpted Thumb Rest
Owner Patrick Sawyer is a historian of banjo construction; if a feature is useful, he finds a way to apply it to his builds. Enter the Sculpted Thumb Rest: a minor addition that adds significant comfort and functionality. The finely carved curve provides an anchoring point for your thumb when moving up to the fourth or fifth fret positions. Additionally, the extra wood around the fifth tuner gives the neck added stability and strength to keep the tuner securely in place.
Pisgah Frailing Notch
Right-hand position is very personal, and players need access to the entire area between the head and the upper frets. While many openbacks have a scooped fretboard, the tension hoop is often overlooked. Because the openback banjo inherited the tension hoop of a resonator banjo, Pisgah now notches the hoop around the neck area. This opens up a larger space that doesn't interrupt the natural motion of the right hand, ensuring the frailing hand no longer runs into obstacles.
Magnetic Truss Rod Cover
In the past, the truss rod on Pisgah banjos was only accessible by removing the neck from the rim--a time consuming and often imprecise process. While Pisgah creates traditional instruments, functionality for the modern player is a high priority. Patrick found a way to provide truss rod access while maintaining a traditional look: the Magnetic Truss Rod Cover. This method, used for years in guitar construction, allows for easy removal and tidy appearance. Every Pisgah banjo includes a 9/64" truss rod wrench.
