The Golden Cross was the ninth Stelling banjo to be built, the first one to have the trademarked Stelling peghead shape, and was named for Tony Golden, who rode motorcycles with Geoff and bought the first Golden Cross. This model was also honored to be the banjo played by the late great Don Reno for […]
The Master’s Cross
The Christian cross on the peghead of this model is displayed as a thankful testimony to the part that God has played in Geoff’s business and personal life. Special features of this model include: Fancy Claro walnut on the neck and resonator, exquisite engraving and gold plating on the metal parts, and an inlaid quilted […]
The Master Flower
For those who like the popular Sunflower inlay pattern but prefer fancy walnut, peghead binding, and purfling rings in the resonator, the Master Flower is the answer. Standard engraving and gold plating would be nice options. Wood: Fancy Walnut Plating: Nickel Price: Call for availability and price. Plating, engraving and other options available. All models […]
The Red Fox
One of our newest models, inspired by master banjoist Bill Emerson, the Red Fox outsold every other model in 1996. Although new models tend to do that, we think that this model will join the Staghorn with its universal appeal and acceptance as a classic banjo design. The fancy curly maple used in this model […]
The Sunflower
By slightly modifying and adding to the Bellflower inlay pattern, and making the neck and resonator out of curly maple instead of walnut, we’ve created the Sunflower. The shaded, Cremona style “sunburst” staining on this model is very popular and highlights the quality of the wood used. Wood: Shaded Curly Maple Plating: Nickel Price: Call […]
The Swallowtail
At the request of virtuoso banjo player and noted Irish stylist Tom Hanway, Geoff Stelling, with much inspirational help from Tom, designed the SwallowTail, a truly Celtic banjo from stem to stern. The swallow, oak leaf, acorn, and closed knot inlays relate to the sacred Druid and Celtic traditions of the past. The neck and […]
The Virginian and the Carolinian
The state of Virginia has long been associated with the banjo and its music. With so many notable banjo players claiming Virginia as their home or birthplace, and the fact that it is the home of Stelling Banjo Works, it seems appropriate to have a banjo called the Virginian. This model features the Virginia state […]
The Old Woody (Custom)
Wood: Old maple stained a cobalt blue. Features: The Old Woody features extensive inlay work using various materials such as abalone shell, mother of pearl, several types of wood, ivory, and reconstituted stone. For other options, please consult Stelling Banjo Works. Price: Call for availability and price. Options: Plating, engraving and other options available. All […]
The Ivory Bill (Custom)
Wood: Old birch. Features: The Ivory Bill features engraved and black-chromed metal parts, extensive inlay work using various materials such as abalone shell, mother of pearl, several types of wood, ivory, and reconstituted stone. For other options, please consult Stelling Banjo Works. Price: Call for availability and price. Plating, engraving and other options available. All […]
The Viking (Custom)
Wood: Old Birch (reclaimed submerged wood), with rosewood and maple binding. Features: The inlays are made from silver, gold, mother of pearl, several varieties of wood, and abalone shell. The metal parts are engraved into bead blasted metal parts and then plated with nickel before they are finished with a super hard titanium nitride gold […]