Jump start your banjo building adventure with these awesome rims suitable for constructing open back banjos. Great for beginners and experienced builders alike. These rims are highly durable and sound great with or without a tone ring.
These are 12-ply rims with a total thickness of 8.4 millimeters.
The standard depth is 2 and 3/4 inches. Custom depths are available.
Available for 12 inch (actual outside diameter is 11 and 7/8 inches).
Available for 11 inch (actual outside diameter is 10 and 7/8 inches).
Basic Rim
The basic rim has a flat edge on top and bottom. Suitable for a rolled brass tone ring or custom shaping – $50 for either 11 inch or 12 inch rim.
Bearing Edge Rim
The bearing edge rim has a sharp angle cut into the top edge of the rim where it meets the head. This delivers a nice crisp yet woody sound. The bottom edge of these rims has also been has been rounded for comfort. – Base price plus $25 for either 11 inch or 12 inch rim with free shipping in the lower 48 states. All other locations will have a shipping charge. So the total cost of one of these would be $75.
Pre-Drilled Rim
The pre-drilled rim has holes drilled for 16 shoes. These are readily compatible with grooved tension hoops. Custom drilling is available. – Base price plus $25 for either 11 inch or 12 inch rim. So the total cost of one of these would be $75.
Bearing Edge and Pre-Drilled Rim
This rim has the bearing edge and has been pre-drilled for 16 shoes. – Total price is $100.
Free Shipping in the Lower 48
All rims ship for free in the lower 48 states. Most other destinations will have a shipping charge.
How to Order
Please use the Contact Form to get in touch about ordering a banjo rim. Include applicable details about which type of rim you want and your shipping address. I’ll issue you an invoice via PayPal. Please include any questions you may have about customization.
Each rim is made to order. Shipping and delivery times vary depending on what I happen to have going on at the time.
Many thanks and happy banjo building!
-Bob Browder