ADM Banjo 5 String Full Size Banjoes Set, 38 Inch Beginner Banjo Kit with Resonator, Remo Drum Head, Open or Closed Back, Gif

4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars | 1,147 ratings

Price: 219.99

Last update: 01-10-2025


About this item

♫【HIGH-QUALITY REMO DRUM HEAD】Selected banjo panel will produce a sweet tone, ensuring clarity sound. Proper bridge setting can stay stable when fast fingerpicking
♫【SUPERIOR MATERIAL】Black walnut fingerboard and bridge, sturdy and stable, make the sound more layered. Sapele sides and back have beautiful wood grain, hard and not liable to warp or corrode, making the banjo durable
♫【ECONOMICAL KIT WITH FREE LESSONS】Our pack is constucted with bag, digital tuner(battery not included), strap, strings, picks, hanger and clearing cloth. You can get these accessories which is suited to beginner one-off at a cost-effective price. Meanwhile, you will also enjoy extra one-month lesson by contactng us when the item arrive
♫【GEARED 5TH TUNER】It is important for both tuning and playability, bringing you the classic tones and perfect for country, folk, bluegrass and even some modern rock. And it is an important upgrade over the common friction tuner
♫【THICKENED BAG for BETTER PROTECTING】An thicker bag will protect the banjo better, making it a great idea to take for traveling, camping, hiking, going to the beach. And also perfect for anyone who has always wanted to learn to play this iconic instrument

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Top reviews from the United States

Lado
5.0 out of 5 stars banjo it self was good. everything else was mediocre.(EDIT ): the company has resolved the issue.
Reviewed in the United States on May 19, 2023
so far the banjo itself was very beautiful and seems to play nice. the first issue to come up was the 4th banjo string. it seemed to be overtight and when i tried to tune it, it snapped, there was no warning whatsoever. i did ended up using the extra 4 string that came with and did my best to restring it but since im new to this i dont think i did the best job. I will buying higher quality string from somewhere else
the next issue is the banjo picks, they are simply too large and difficult to use. the thumb pick is probably the worst. it is solid steel and thick for it purposes and too large. i had to use pliers to bend it into a usable form. I will have to purchase newer picks from a different source.
the third issue is the banjo sling as it is small and uncomfortable to wear and the rough fabric scratches the neck. very cheap and will need to be replaced.
the fourth issue is the bag is cheap and sort of small for the banjo , the banjo will go in it simply too much a tight fit. i will keep since there no other bags that seemed reasonably priced.
the banjo tuner is pretty nice that is a given, although the battery being included would've been nice.
overall i wouldn't buy again and i would wish to return for my money but unfortunately this the only option i have to economically afford a banjo as i live in a rural area.

EDIT: I was recently in contact with the company, and they have been really receptive and apologetic.
for the poor quality of the first banjo. they have graciously sent me a replacement banjo and parts and by inspecting the strings it seems to be perfect order and not one was damaged nor snapped when i tried to tune. i must note that the new banjo sounds even better that the original one! the banjo picks are still awkward to use, however this new pair are more comfortable and more usable than the previous. i will keep them as trusty back up. the carrying bag seems better and the banjo can actually fit. although the banjo sling is still probably the worst part. its simply too rough on the neck but it will do the jobs as intended. all-in-all the folks from ADM really showed some high-quality service which is something i really value. I wouldn't mind doing more shopping with them in the future.
Jesse
5.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful instrument
Reviewed in the United States on April 8, 2024
This is my first banjo, and I'm giving it 5 stars because she sounds like a dream and is perfect for beginners. I'm looking forward to starting my banjo lifestyle with this. Beautiful quality, excellent tone, really all around great instrument. I love it. Thank you.
Alaskan Aviator
4.0 out of 5 stars Great Banjo, Careless Shipping
Reviewed in the United States on April 19, 2021
This is not a high end banjo, but it's a great banjo, especially for the price. It's an all-around good starter kit a beginning banjo player, but it is also suitable for more advanced players. For the quality, the price point can't be beat. The only reason for 4 stars instead of 5 is that the banjo arrived just before the 9 PM deadline on the day promised by the tracking information, and it arrived in an opened box with no attempt at sealing, wrapping or strapping it closed. (Luckily all contents were there and it seemed well packed.) But it also arrived with a slight veneer surface crack behind the first fret at the neck, tainting the notion that it was new.
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Alaskan Aviator
4.0 out of 5 stars Great Banjo, Careless Shipping
Reviewed in the United States on April 19, 2021
This is not a high end banjo, but it's a great banjo, especially for the price. It's an all-around good starter kit a beginning banjo player, but it is also suitable for more advanced players. For the quality, the price point can't be beat. The only reason for 4 stars instead of 5 is that the banjo arrived just before the 9 PM deadline on the day promised by the tracking information, and it arrived in an opened box with no attempt at sealing, wrapping or strapping it closed. (Luckily all contents were there and it seemed well packed.) But it also arrived with a slight veneer surface crack behind the first fret at the neck, tainting the notion that it was new.
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Emmie B Eaton
5.0 out of 5 stars Good banjo
Reviewed in the United States on December 14, 2023
This is a great banjo which is especially for beginners but doesn’t seem like a beginner’s banjo. It’s built well as far as we can tell, and the sound is wonderful. I bought it for my husband and now I might want one too! It came packaged well and safely. The only 2 things wrong is that it did not include an owner’s manual or a battery for the electric tuner. But that’s ok because I bought a beginner’s book on how to play the banjo and we can buy a battery for the tuner. No big deal, just a bit inconvenient. Beautiful banjo - beautiful to look at and beautiful sound. My husband loves it!
Jesse
5.0 out of 5 stars Great value for the money. Includes everything a beginner will need.
Reviewed in the United States on June 24, 2024
This is a great gift for a beginner banjo player. It has everything one would need to succeed at banjo. For the price, you get quality product. The only thing missing in this package would be a capo but they are affordable enough to purchase with the package.
Brandon
5.0 out of 5 stars Perfect Beginning Banjo
Reviewed in the United States on December 29, 2023
When looking for a banjo to get my wife for christmas this one checked all the boxes. It was reasonably priced for a beginning instrument and it came with a bunch of extras. The instrument itself doesn’t sound bad, however the three picks it comes with are more for someone with bigger hands, they fit me but are too big for my wife. Also it came with 1 free month of music lessons, however on all devices we use it stated the website was unsafe, so we never got to take advantage of that.

All and all after a weeks use of an hour or more a day it’s been perfect couldn’t of asked for a better starter banjo. Only downside were the website and the picks.
Kaderaid
5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing beginner banjo
Reviewed in the United States on August 7, 2020
This banjo is well built for the cost! Arrived fully intact with all advertised components. I'm on day 3 and absolutely loving it. The sound isn't the best, but that's not really the point here. I will say that the picks are junk. Broke one of the fingers picks day two. Go and get yourself some metal Dunlops or the Ernie Ball Picky Picks. The Dunlops were $1.50 a piece at my local music shop. For those complaining about strings or the banjo not staying in tune, welcome to the banjo, buddy! Keep the tuner on there and tune that sucker. Stretch your strings out before you play them for the first time. Check out Jim Pankey's "Learn to Play the Bluegrass Banjo" lessons on YouTube. They're phenomenal. After a couple days I'm already playing songs. Happy plucking!
Charles Clarke
3.0 out of 5 stars Quality control issues!!!
Reviewed in the United States on May 27, 2024
Aesthetically it’s quite pretty and it sounds decent! HOWEVER, when I took it out of the box I found that the bridge was already installed and the strings were way overtightened. WTF??? Not to mention that the tailpiece is off center which causes the bridge to sit incorrectly due to string tension causing the strings to be misaligned (see photos)

Overall it’s a decent value for what you pay for it. You really can’t get much cheaper price wise than this.
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Charles Clarke
3.0 out of 5 stars Quality control issues!!!
Reviewed in the United States on May 27, 2024
Aesthetically it’s quite pretty and it sounds decent! HOWEVER, when I took it out of the box I found that the bridge was already installed and the strings were way overtightened. WTF??? Not to mention that the tailpiece is off center which causes the bridge to sit incorrectly due to string tension causing the strings to be misaligned (see photos)

Overall it’s a decent value for what you pay for it. You really can’t get much cheaper price wise than this.
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