5 String Banjos

The Possum was the first banjo model Pisgah introduced in 2012!  The Possum, which features a persimmon tone ring, gives a warm rich tone without being overpowering.  Great for jams, performing, or just sitting at home and picking in your living room or porch, this is a great all around banjo for any occasion. 

Pisgah builds banjos with a firm eye on sustainability and use 100% native Appalachian tone woods. 

Supplied with quality padded Gig Bag.

Handmade in North Carolina USA, the Roscoe is the newest model from Pisgah and features a simple design of a lightweight walnut rim and neck and aged brass hardware. 

Pisgah build banjos with a firm eye on sustainability and use 100% native Appalachian tonewoods. 

Supplied with quality padded Gig Bag.

The Pisgah Appalachian is all you need if you are looking for a quality, step-up banjo!  It is a simple, classic, no-frills banjo, similar in features to the Pisgah Possum, but with a rolled brass tone ring instead of persimmon to give a little more punch to the tone.  

Pisgah build banjos with a firm eye on sustainability and use 100% native Appalachian tonewoods.

Choose your overall build option from Maple, Walnut or Cherry.

Supplied with quality padded gig bag.

Handmade in North Carolina, USA., the Pisgah Dobson is perfect for those looking for a lighter weight banjo with good sustain and projection.  The Dobson tone ring, modeled after the original 1881 patent, is bell shaped and gives the banjo good sustain and resonance while only adding 9 ounces to the total weight.  The Pisgah Dobson is very responsive, making it a joy to play!

Pisgah build banjos with a firm eye on sustainability and use 100% native Appalachian tonewoods. 

Choose your overall build option from Walnut or Cherry or Maple.

Supplied with quality padded Gig Bag.

Handmade in North Carolina, USA, the Rambler Dobson is the first, sustainable, hand made spun-over rim banjo on the market! This banjo features a 12"  stainless steel spun-over rim with a REMOVABLE Dobson tone ring, Richlite fingerboard, and a walnut neck . All hardware made in USA by Pisgah.

Pisgah build banjos with a firm eye on sustainability and use 100% native Appalachian tonewoods. 

Choose your overall build option from Walnut or Cherry.

Supplied with quality padded Gig Bag.

Handmade in North Carolina, USA the Rambler Special is similar to the Rambler Dobson but with a few upgrades.  This banjo is available with an aged brass or copper rim. The softer metals give this banjo a little warmer tone while maintaining sustain and projection.  Another upgrade to this banjo is the Pisgah Hawktail tailpiece. This allows for more downward pressure on the bridge so that there is better clarity on each note. All hardware made in USA by Pisgah.

Pisgah build banjos with a firm eye on sustainability and use 100% native Appalachian tonewoods. 

Choose your overall build options from Walnut or Cherry and also choose an Aged Copper or Aged Brass rim.

Supplied with quality padded Gig Bag.

Handmade in North Carolina USA, this is Pisgah's version of the legendary Vega Tubaphone banjo from the turn of the century. A very close representation with some modern improvements, this banjo will stand out in any crowd. The Tubaphone tone ring is made in house by hand and molded with exacting specifications from an original, making the tone unmistakable from nearly a century ago when it was first created.  If you need a banjo with good volume, great sustain, and an incredible low end, the Pisgah Tubaphone is for you.

Pisgah build banjos with a firm eye on sustainability and use 100% native Appalachian tonewoods. 

Choose between 11" or 12" rim sizes

Supplied with quality padded Gig Bag.

The Pisgah Woodchuck is a simple but classic sounding 5 string old time banjo. Features a 12" 3 ply rim and neck made of Ash and a Renaissance head for that warm tone with good sustain and volume. 

Pisgah builds banjos with a firm eye on sustainability and use 100% native Appalachian tonewoods. 

Supplied with quality padded gig bag.

Handmade in North Carolina USA, this banjo is a tribute to the original Vega Little Wonder banjos, the Pisgah Wonder harkens to the golden age of banjo building.  Featuring a reproduction Little Wonder tone ring, curly maple neck and rim, and Pisgah's vintage features. This banjo possesses the look and sound of the turn of the century.

Pisgah build banjos with a firm eye on sustainability and use 100% native Appalachian tonewoods. 

Supplied with quality padded Gig Bag.

Handmade in North Carolina USA, this is Pisgahs version of the Vega Whyte Laydie banjo from the turn of the century. This blond bombshell features a scalloped "electric" tone ring also know as the Whyte Laydie tone ring and is made in house by hand and molded with exacting specifications from an original, making the tone unmistakable from nearly a century ago when it was first created.  The Pisgah Laydie presents amazing volume, punchiness, and great responsiveness for playability. Staying true to its ancestor, Pisgah are keeping this model in the "Whyte" with no stain.  The Pisgah Laydie is definitely a show stopper in any banjo setting!

Pisgah build banjos with a firm eye on sustainability and use 100% native Appalachian tonewoods. 

Supplied with quality padded Gig Bag.

Handmade in North Carolina USA, the Dobson Professional features a slotted headstock design and is available in stained curly maple. This model is perfect for those looking for a lighter weight banjo with good sustain and projection.  Pisgahs Dobson tone ring, modeled after the original 1881 patent, is bell shaped and gives the banjo good sustain and resonance while only adding 9 ounces to the total weight.  The Dobson Professional is very responsive, making it a joy to play!

Pisgah build banjos with a firm eye on sustainability and use 100% native Appalachian tonewoods. 

Supplied with quality padded Gig Bag.