Tanglewood Union Banjos

Banjos for Sale from the Tanglewood Union Range

The banjo is one of the most recognisable sounds in folk and country music, bright and punchy with a ringing attack. Our Union series gathers six Tanglewood banjos, priced from £279 to £449, so you can find a banjo for sale at a price that suits you.

What is the Union series?

Union is Tanglewood's folk and roots family, which also covers Tanglewood Union mandolins and the wider Tanglewood Union and Tanglewood Union Folk guitars. The banjos are made to be played, not just admired, with a solid feel and a sound that cuts through a session. If you already play a Union guitar, a banjo is a natural companion.

Models you can buy now

Two of the models are shown on the page at present. The Tanglewood TWBU Banjo costs £279 and is the entry point to the series. The Tanglewood TUB4 Banjo costs £299 and sits just above it. The rest of the range climbs to £449 for players who want to step up.

Choosing a banjo instrument

• Start with your budget. The Union range runs across £279 to £449, which is a modest spread, so you can compare models side by side.
• Think about your style. A banjo suits strumming, clawhammer and picking patterns, and it rewards patience while you learn the rolls.
• Check the extras. A strap, a spare set of strings and a case all make life easier. See our Guitar Strings and Guitar Gig Bags pages for the basics.

Some people come to the banjo from the ukulele, and a banjo ukulele or banjo uke is a fun halfway house. If you would like to try something smaller first, browse our Ukuleles. When you are ready for the full size instrument, the Union banjos are here.

Getting started

Choose the model that fits your budget, then spend a few weeks on basic chords and simple rolls before worrying about speed. A banjo is loud, so think about where you will practise. Learning with a metronome or a backing track helps your timing, and short daily sessions work better than one long weekend marathon. Once you are comfortable, the extra cost of a step up in the range can be worth it.

You can also view the complete Banjos category, or look at the wider Banjos and Mandolins section. Every order comes with free UK delivery.