Bellbird Banjo Co

Bellbird Banjo Co Hi Folks, welcome to the official Bellbird Banjo Company page on Facebook! World-class banjos, friendly service and helpful advice can be found here!

I have been playing, teaching and setting up banjos for over 40 years now. In 1999, with the assistance of master luthier Christopher Melville (of Melville guitars) I made my very first banjo, using a unique, superb quality Australian-made tone ring designed by European trained bell maker and banjoist Bill Jacob. We were overjoyed with the results! This began a continuing love affair with the art of banjo making and discovering just what goes into making the finest sounding and highest quality instrument that can possibly be made. We have made both 4 and 5 string banjos as well as open backs and I believe my Bellbird range stands up with any of the finest instruments being made today. Growing sales and happy customers tell us so. Players of Bellbird banjos include such greats as Bela Fleck, Bruce Woodley (of The Seekers), Nat Torkington (The Pippy Pickers), Nick Keeling (Mustard Courage), George Jackson (The Company), Troy Cassar-Daley, Ross Nickerson, Alesa Lajana, Taylor Pfeiffer and many more. Discerning players choose a Bellbird!

Don’t miss these fabulous shows when they come to your area! 2 of the finest bluegrass bands you will ever get the chanc...
13/10/2026

Don’t miss these fabulous shows when they come to your area! 2 of the finest bluegrass bands you will ever get the chance to see.

17/08/2026

Let’s contrast Ruby Ann #1 (mahogany) and #9 (maple) on something slower…

14/08/2026

Let’s play a little on Ruby Ann #1 and then #9, the latest maple model.

Bellbird Ruby Ann banjos are available to order. In both 22 and 24 fret models, mahogany and maple, ebony or rosewood fi...
13/08/2026

Bellbird Ruby Ann banjos are available to order. In both 22 and 24 fret models, mahogany and maple, ebony or rosewood fingerboards. Contact me directly and order yours today! Blue Ridge Banjo Camp 2026 attendees can lock in free shipping on their order!

11/08/2026

The 3 iconic banjos from our “Tribute” series by the Bellbird Banjo Co.
*(If anyone has actually played either Earl’s Granada, Banger or the Mack Crow please drop a comment on what they were like!)

I don’t have Earl’s, JD’s or Jim’s legendary right hand but I’m privileged to own these 3 beauties! Video coming…
11/08/2026

I don’t have Earl’s, JD’s or Jim’s legendary right hand but I’m privileged to own these 3 beauties! Video coming…

11/08/2026

As a banjo player, if someone asked you what 3 legendary banjos would you like to be able to play if given the chance…?🤔

08/08/2026

One more vid, this time D minor tuning, good old “Nashville Blues”, on the new maple.😋

08/08/2026

Comparing the 2 banjos playing the tune “Silver Eagle” by Earl Scruggs. Hard to hear the tonal differences in just a video clip but the maple definitely has a slightly punchier maple sound. Both are beautiful tone, rich, chocolatey, powerful yet very sweet. 

08/08/2026

The latest Ruby Ann model, a maple 22 fret.

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Chermside West
Brisbane, QLD
4032

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