Banjos for sale

This page shows banjos for sale that are currently in stock.

Full specifications, media and photographs for each tone ring type can be found on their media pages.

In stock instruments come with Renaissance Heads as standard, other heads are available on pre-order instruments.

Please use the form below if you are interested in purchasing an instrument in stock.

5 String
Style One
Deep Rim
Wood:
Stained Maple and Ebony
Hardware:
Nickle
£
1525
5 String
Style Two 
Deep Rim
Wood:
Cherry and Pau Ferro
Hardware:
Brass
£
1650
Tenor
Style Two 
Ebony
Wood:
Stained Maple and Ebony
Hardware:
Brass
£
1750
5 String
Style One
Ebony
Wood:
Stained Maple and Ebony
Hardware:
Brass
£
1750
Tenor
Style One
Deep Rim
Wood:
Stained Maple and Ebony
Hardware:
Brass
£
1650

Customer Testimonials

"Will has produced a fantastic open-back banjo in Cherry with a 12" Renaissance head and Dobson Tonering.
Excellent tone, lightweight and easy to play.
Why pay 000$ for overrated US imports when we have some talented luthiers in the UK?

Highly recommended."

John Charnock

"Unlike many banjos I’ve played, it maintains clarity all the way up the neck. I've now owned it for a few months and would say this is now my favourite banjo, and I'm lucky enough to own some really nice ones from other well-known builders.
Dealing with Will was a pleasure.

If the house was on fire and I could save one banjo, this would be the one!."

Tom Philips

"I was smitten from the moment Will handed it over.
The craftsmanship is awesome and the sound just gets better and better.
Fabulous projection without a hint of harshness, just a well balanced tone across the range and up the neck.
And it’s plenty loud enough to be heard in my local Old Time session where it has been the target of some serious admiration.
If you are looking for a work of art at a very acceptable price point, Will’s your man. You won’t regret it!!"

Sue Woolard

"I'm delighted with my Howson, it's my go to, everyday banjo. 12" cherry pot, ebony tone ring, goat hide head, brass hardware. I have a few others, including antique banjos from some of the best American makers. It's the Howson that I reach for most. Check out my videos on YouTube at Cerddoriaeth Fynyddig / Mountain Music. Most of those include my Howson."

Andy Taylor

"I often think that looking at a banjo is like looking at food because firstly it has to appeal to the eye and that is how I felt the first time I saw the fretless banjo I bought from WGF Howson Instruments. Not only does it sound great but when I’m not playing it, it stands in my room like a piece of art."

Tat Taylor

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All “in stock” Howson banjos are assembled and set up after they are ordered which means there is generally around a week and a half from purchase to the banjo being sent out.

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