Banjos for sale

This page shows banjos for sale that are currently in stock.
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Full specifications, media and photographs for each tone ring type can be found on their model pages by clicking view spec.
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In stock instruments come with Renaissance Heads as standard, other heads are available on pre-order instruments.

At present Buy Now is set up for UK orders only, please get in touch via the contact form if you are not in the UK, I ship globally.
Stripe payments include £60 UK mainland postage, if you would rather collect the banjo from the workshop in Shropshire please contact me rather than using the buy ow button.

Tenor

Deep Rim

Wood:

Stained Maple and Ebony

Hardware:

Nickle

1775

Inc UK mainland shipping

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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.
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Why pay 000$ for overrated US imports when we have some talented luthiers in the UK?
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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.
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The craftsmanship is awesome and the sound just gets better and better.
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Fabulous projection without a hint of harshness, just a well balanced tone across the range and up the neck.
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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.
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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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