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BG-250F
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The BG-250F is the first professional 5 string banjo in our line. It is a vintage replica of the most famous banjo ever played in bluegrass music. All its parts are accurate reproductions of the original. In addition, we have added a maple neck, which brightens tone compared to the original mahogany necks. Features include a 3-ply Canadian maple rim and the straightline tailpiece which provides extra downward pressure on the bridge creating even more volume. 2008 model includes our new GTS planet tuners w/ leather washers. For a no frills, straight ahead bluegrass banjo, the BG-250F cannot be beat for quality and tone.
Includes free US banjo shipping
Video Demo of the BG 250F Click to see a video demonstration of the BG 250 F by Ross Nickerson
Instruments come
set up and ready to play
Features
Neck - Maple
Fingerboard - Rosewood
Tone Ring - Bell Brass
Tailpiece - Straight line |
Resonator - Mahogany
Rim - Canadian Maple
Nut - Bone
ridge - Maple Ebony |
I ordered a Gold Tone BG 250 F Wide last Friday,
and I'm already playing it!
Nicer than I expected, looks and plays great, Thanks!
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| That's me Ross Nickerson and Jens Koch top picker from Swedish Band
G2 picking at IBMA in 2008. The BG 250's are great sounding banjos.
Jens is playing the Goldtone Lojo. |
Customer Reviews
Ross, I just wanted to let you know, you weren't exaggerating about the bang for the buck of this banjo. I took it down to Guitar Center to compare it with several everal different American made banjos selling for close to $4000.... somehow my bg250f blew them all away especially in volume. I took a friend and he agreed that mine sounded better and louder. I walked in there thinking I would be humbled by the expensive banjos. ..... Thanks for steering me to this banjo; I've learned 7 songs so far and am hopelessly hooked on the banjo. Best Wishes, Carbaugh Mann
....Hey Ross, I got the BG250F in on Monday and it sounds amazing! ....thanks again for the great service and fast shipping. Daniel
.....I went to IBMA (International Bluegrass Music Association) Trade show on Fri and played quite a few banjo's while I was there, I again walked away real
happy with my BG250F F. I'm glad that I trusted your judgment and bought it. I hang out with a lot of songwriters and musicians and everyone I've showed it to was impressed with the value and also the deluxe TKL case that came with it. The action is great and it plays like a dream.
Dave from Australia ...Received my BG 250 F last week - very pleased with it. Looks and sounds great!!!
Got my new 250F and I am very pleased. It was in perfect shape and even though I'm a beginner...It plays Great. It's much easier to play than the banjo I've been using and the sound is teriffic. The deal was also great !! Thanks, Tom Skonie
Customer in Italy
who bought a lefty BG-250
.... Hi Ross, I received the
banjo today!!! wonderful!!! ... All is Ok! ... I am playing it now
and I mean to play until late tonight ;) ... Well I want express
my thanks to you now, and communicate as well that I will not forget
your name for my next purchasing, possibly next year, and sure I
will make your name to friends who want to buy a banjo... Ross!
I wish you all the best and again thanks alot. Emanuel.
Ross the Gold Tone GB 250F arrived
yesterday and its everything you said. What a great banjo.
I just hope I can do it justice by learning to play it! Thanks again
for calling me from Australia to answer a couple of neophyte questions.
I didnt expect you to call from the land down under! Great
customer service! PS Kathy was great as well, very personable
and helpful.
...... BG 250F customer in Australia....G'day,my
banjo arrived today. Absolutely fantastic. Can't wait to have a
crack at it. Thanks for your imput in helping me select a good banjo
and your patience. Hope all is well and have a great Chrismas. Graeme.
.....The Bluegrass Special banjo is great
and I'm quite pleased with everything. Thank you so much for all
your help and great customer service!
BG 250F to Australia
....my banjo arrived today and looks and feels great. I'm a happy man.(shipping from america to my post office in vic, australia took only 6 days ) i like the weight- finish-action and tone .(would you believe the banjo was in tune ) it was my lucky day when i discovered you over the internet and i will have no hesitation in recommending your service. oh by the way im making full use of your members only site that was a great bonus. i know youve heard this praise many times before, but it is deserved. geoff draper
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Free Hard Case
Your banjo either comes with this free deluxe TKL hard shell case, reg retail price 149.95
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Lessons
available at BanjoTeacher.com
Free with this Banjo
All the Video, Audio and Tablature lessons available
by Ross Nickerson
Normal discounted Price of $89.00

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Customer in Italy
who bought a lefty BG-250
.... Hi Ross, I received the
banjo today!!! wonderful!!! ... All is Ok! ... I am playing it now
and I mean to play until late tonight ;) ... Well I want express
my thanks to you now, and communicate as well that I will not forget
your name for my next purchasing, possibly next year, and sure I
will make your name to friends who want to buy a banjo... Ross!
I wish you all the best and again thanks alot. Emanuel.
Ross the Gold Tone GB 250F arrived
yesterday and its everything you said. What a great banjo.
I just hope I can do it justice by learning to play it! Thanks again
for calling me from Australia to answer a couple of neophyte questions.
I didnt expect you to call from the land down under! Great
customer service! PS Kathy was great as well, very personable
and helpful.
...... BG 250F customer in Australia....G'day,my
banjo arrived today. Absolutely fantastic. Can't wait to have a
crack at it. Thanks for your imput in helping me select a good banjo
and your patience. Hope all is well and have a great Chrismas. Graeme.
.....The Bluegrass Special banjo is great
and I'm quite pleased with everything. Thank you so much for all
your help and great customer service!
BG 250F to Australia
....my banjo arrived today and looks and feels great. I'm a happy man.(shipping from america to my post office in vic, australia took only 6 days ) i like the weight- finish-action and tone .(would you believe the banjo was in tune ) it was my lucky day when i discovered you over the internet and i will have no hesitation in recommending your service. oh by the way im making full use of your members only site that was a great bonus. i know youve heard this praise many times before, but it is deserved. geoff draper
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