Banjos, Mandolins & Resonator Guitars for Bluegrass & Old-Time
Explore playable, well-built instruments chosen for tone and reliability. From 5-string bluegrass banjos to A/F-style mandolins and round- or square-neck resonators, this collection focuses on quality you can grow with—whether you’re picking at home or heading to a jam.
Banjo quick tip: Resonator vs open-back?
Resonator banjos project louder for bluegrass; open-backs are lighter with a mellower, old-time tone.
Mandolin quick tip: A-style vs F-style?
Same scale and tuning. F-style adds scrolls/points and is often favored for bluegrass aesthetics; A-style offers similar tone for less cost.
Resonator quick tip: Round-neck vs square-neck?
Round-neck is played like a standard guitar (often in open tunings). Square-neck is played flat on the lap with a steel bar—classic bluegrass “Dobro” sound.
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