CANJOS
Canjos are one string instruments that use a can as the resonator. They are fretted like a dulcimer, so they play a major (Do - Re - Mi - Fa.....) making them incredibly easy to play. They're a perfect instrument for a youngerster who has never played, or is just learning to play.
All canjos come with a songbook. The book has over 50 well known traditional folk songs (including Working on the Railroad, Home on the Range, Amazing Grace, Camptown Racers, O' Christmas Tree, etc.) that you can play "by number." There is no need to know notes, or understand music. Each word has a number over it. You just hold down the string at that fret and pluck the string. Even young children can learn to play songs on this instrument. In fact my children started figuring out songs on their own after just a couple days of playing.
The canjo makes an excellent gift for the aspiring musician in your life, or just the person who is incredibly difficult to buy for. Hang it on the wall, lean it in the corner or best of all, play it.
Need a canjo with a specific brand of can? I can probably build one with the brand you're looking for. Use the contact form below to confirm availability.
All canjos come with a songbook. The book has over 50 well known traditional folk songs (including Working on the Railroad, Home on the Range, Amazing Grace, Camptown Racers, O' Christmas Tree, etc.) that you can play "by number." There is no need to know notes, or understand music. Each word has a number over it. You just hold down the string at that fret and pluck the string. Even young children can learn to play songs on this instrument. In fact my children started figuring out songs on their own after just a couple days of playing.
The canjo makes an excellent gift for the aspiring musician in your life, or just the person who is incredibly difficult to buy for. Hang it on the wall, lean it in the corner or best of all, play it.
Need a canjo with a specific brand of can? I can probably build one with the brand you're looking for. Use the contact form below to confirm availability.
"Upcycled" Canjo
These have been a pretty popular item with people looking for a "green" gift. The neck is made from wood that I have salvaged from old shelves, futons, bed slats, hardwood floor, & etc. Slight imperfections in a wide variety of woods make every instrument unique. Sticking with the minimalist design, these use a zither pin tuner. These seldom need to be tuned, but if you ever need to, it can be tuned with a clock key or wrench.
You will receive a canjo with a randomly chosen can unless you contact me to request something specific. $19.50 + $9 shipping (if buying more than one, contact me for reduced shipping rates) $ 28.50 |
"Upcycled" Mini-canjo
This is the same thing as the regular canjo, but smaller. The full size canjo is 24" inches long and uses a full size "soda" can. The mini canjo is 18 inches long and uses a small can.
You will receive a canjo with a randomly chosen can unless you contact me to request something specific. $19.50 + $9 shipping (if buying more than one, contact me for reduced shipping rates) $ 28.50 |
Pabst Blue Ribbon (PBR)
Tall Boy Canjo Canjo with a PBR tall boy can. It's similar to the upcycled canjo, but will a little more detail. Neck has been painted PBR colors and has TALL BOY lettered on the fretboard. Although the picture shows these with zither pin tuners, they now come with a standard machine tuner (like a guitar).
$30 + 9 for priority shipping $ 39.00 |
Pabst Blue Ribbon (PBR) Canjo Just like the tall boy canjo, but with a natural wood neck. Has a geared guitar style tuner.
$25 + $9 for priority shipping $ 34.00 |
Surly Furious Canjo
I kept getting requests at shows for Surly Furious canjos. So I'm adding them to the website. If you would like a different variety of Surly, just let me know. The price will be the same. Uses geared guitar tuner as pictured.
$30 + $9 for priority shipping $ 39.00 |
CANJO GALLERY
Pictures of canjos I have built in the past. If you see something you like, I can build something similar.
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