Vangoa Banjo Open Back 5 String Full Size, Clawhammer Banjo Beginner Kit with Renaissance Remo Head, Maple Banjo with Geared

4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars | 288 ratings

Price: 169.95

Last update: 01-02-2025


About this item

✔ [Lightweighted Portable] This Open-back banjo offers a mellower sound and is easier to play and carry aside for the lighter body, it perfectly meets the needs of clawhammer and old-time music players, gently pluck the string, bring out the pleasing melody
✔ [Classical Remo Head] Iconic semi-smooth opaque honey color look brings a warm tone while still providing brightness and clear note distinction. 24 Chrome-plated brackets ensure a better tension distribution on the head for more accurate and precise tuning
✔ [Beautiful Design with Premium Material] Maple fretboard blends in perfectly with Maple body, external quality combined with inherent grace, even on the craftsmanship of back edge, making it smoothy and durable, easier to play
✔ [Considerate Design] Adjustable coordinator rod on the head and truss rod on the neck, making adjustment easier for you. Fret dots on the neck side helps you find chord locations quickly. 15:1 ratio tuning peg design enhanced durability by anti-dust, erosion-resistant sealed design, help you to hold tune firmly
✔ [Beginner-friendly Kit] Beginner Banjo kit comes with everything you need to start, just focus on your learning, play right out of box. Vangoa Banjo set offers a 2-year warranty and life-long sincere after-sales service, you could rest assured that you will receive our best assistance

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Top reviews from the United States

Donald Lambing
5.0 out of 5 stars Banjo
Reviewed in the United States on July 9, 2024
I recently gave 3 stars as I had an outstanding issue with the strap and the place where it was to connect. I finally did receive a follow up from customer service and am happy with the results received. The Banjo is wonderful and price can’t be beat. Thanks customer service and Cleo for taking care of this.
Banjo
5.0 out of 5 stars Great banjo for beginner/knock around
Reviewed in the United States on January 4, 2024
This is a well constructed banjo an absolute steal at this price- plus the extras the tuner works great, the strap is very good and the case is very good, the value is amazing. Now I will talk about somethings for more experienced players and things the manufacturers could do to bring this banjo to the next level if they are reading, I am going to list a few things that should be done for very low cost at the manufacturering level (I am guessing around 10 to 15 dollars per unit) would put this on the next level 1. The fret gauge should be increased
2. The position of the 5th string tuner -this I really can't do anything about but could be fixed at the manufacturer with no cost the problem with the position is I use my thumb for a C chord and when playing with the capo on the 2nd fret ( in key of A, very popular) I cannot fret the 4th fret on the D string with my thumb see picture the blonde fret board is the Vangoa the darker one is my Deering Sierra it should line up with the 4th fret. 3. The L bracket for the tailpiece that attaches to the coordinator rod this hole needs to be redrilled to lower the L bracket so the tailpiece sits firmly on the retention hoop see picture. 4. The tuners - they stay in tune but if you are sharp you have to down tune close to a half a step then tune up from there. The cheapest planetary tuners on the market for the 4 tuners on the headstock would be better than what is on there and if you want to upgrade the hole will be drilled for the right size and you won't have 8 tiny screw holes in your headstock ( I am doing this anyway). I bought this as a project doing these simple things wound make this banjo alot more attractive to more experienced players. Even with these issues still a extremely great deal.
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Banjo
5.0 out of 5 stars Great banjo for beginner/knock around
Reviewed in the United States on January 4, 2024
This is a well constructed banjo an absolute steal at this price- plus the extras the tuner works great, the strap is very good and the case is very good, the value is amazing. Now I will talk about somethings for more experienced players and things the manufacturers could do to bring this banjo to the next level if they are reading, I am going to list a few things that should be done for very low cost at the manufacturering level (I am guessing around 10 to 15 dollars per unit) would put this on the next level 1. The fret gauge should be increased
2. The position of the 5th string tuner -this I really can't do anything about but could be fixed at the manufacturer with no cost the problem with the position is I use my thumb for a C chord and when playing with the capo on the 2nd fret ( in key of A, very popular) I cannot fret the 4th fret on the D string with my thumb see picture the blonde fret board is the Vangoa the darker one is my Deering Sierra it should line up with the 4th fret. 3. The L bracket for the tailpiece that attaches to the coordinator rod this hole needs to be redrilled to lower the L bracket so the tailpiece sits firmly on the retention hoop see picture. 4. The tuners - they stay in tune but if you are sharp you have to down tune close to a half a step then tune up from there. The cheapest planetary tuners on the market for the 4 tuners on the headstock would be better than what is on there and if you want to upgrade the hole will be drilled for the right size and you won't have 8 tiny screw holes in your headstock ( I am doing this anyway). I bought this as a project doing these simple things wound make this banjo alot more attractive to more experienced players. Even with these issues still a extremely great deal.
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Les Cooper
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Customer Service
Reviewed in the United States on March 27, 2024
The odds are it was my fault that I did not get a resonator with my 5 string classic sized banjo. I emailed Vangoa customer service and shared my consternation, even admitting that I may have placed an order for the wrong banjo, three days later a new and upgraded banjo, arrived at my doorstep. This is what excellence in customer service looks like going way above expectations. Not only are their Banjos excellent, but their customer service met the challenge far acceding my expectations, bravo! Thank you, Customer Service rep, Cleo!
tmal
5.0 out of 5 stars Perfect Purchase
Reviewed in the United States on January 7, 2022
Was looking for a starter banjo for my 23 year old son who is a musician and kind of a snob when it comes to his collection of stringed instruments. The Vangoa banjo was the perfect thing. The description on their page is spot-on so be confident in how the instrument is described there. First of all, it is a beautiful looking instrument (I wish I had thought to take pictures of it when my son was home—sorry—the photos on Amazon are accurate and the instrument is even more beautiful in person!). It has a rounded, polished, wooden back which is removable if you like a more open sound for certain styles of music (this feature was not at all common in some of the more expensive banjos I looked at). It has pearl-like pegs, an ebony neck and the body itself is very solid with added aesthetic details that contribute to its expensive look. Another added bonus for the price is the ability to plug this banjo into an amp. It also comes with a bag full of goodies—tuner, picks, strings, a strap and more. I was very impressed by customer service. I got a note right away from the company asking if I was happy with the instrument and the email contained some extra manuals and instructions they thought might be helpful. I get the feeling that if there was any problem they would help correct it as soon as possible. We are not banjo experts but we are a musical family and recognize rich tone and a quality instrument. There was no buzzing, nothing tinny or awkward about the sound and after 2 weeks of playing it, my son reports back that he is obsessed and absolutely loves it. He says it is easy to tune and play, It remains in-tune and it is a fine, solid, great—looking banjo. Bonus: you absolutely cannot beat the price. Very satisfied customers here!
Undecided
4.0 out of 5 stars Not bad for the money.
Reviewed in the United States on November 27, 2023
Basically it's all there. Tighten up loose nuts Post shipping, may need to EQ the high end. Stretch the strings tuning is a little bit iffy.
JasonC
5.0 out of 5 stars Great banjo for the price
Reviewed in the United States on July 25, 2023
This thing is a steal. I don't usually write reviews, but I had to for this. I have played guitar for more than 30 years and I have a lot of instruments, including another banjo. I record a lot and wanted to look into an electric banjo that is cheap, since it isn't my primary instrument. I found this thing and it had good reviews so I figured I'd try it. Once it arrived, I saw I needed to put the bridge on and figured "oh boy this is going to be a mess." I put it on (same distance from 12th fret as distance from nut to 12th fret) , tuned it up, and wow. Action is good. Sound is good. Intonation is good. I plugged it in and ran it through the John Petrucci archetype from Neural and got some really interesting sounds. No plugging it in, it's closed back and plenty loud if you use the picks. I still need to get used to using those picks, especially the thumb pick.
Anyway, this thing is perfect for me and was dirt cheap. It comes with a bag, strap, keys, tuner, etc. Great deal and I'll be recommending it to anyone that is interested. I do wish it came with a chord chart.
Ray Lewis
5.0 out of 5 stars Very impressive
Reviewed in the United States on February 16, 2024
I was very impressed with the quality! I love it!!
mark
5.0 out of 5 stars Well worth the money
Reviewed in the United States on December 11, 2023
Arrived in perfect shape,came in a box within abox ,good quality banjo ,better than the one I had fifty years ago that cost way more than this one

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