A detailed, step-by-step instructional guide to building a five string open-backed banjo. Also has a helpful at-a-glance overview of the process used to build the banjo.

A very thorough guide to building a basic five string banjo. Includes plenty of pictures and step-by-step descriptions.

A journal about a first experience making a nineteenth century style fretless five string banjo.

A well done site with lots of large pictures about the construction of a simple open back banjo.

A look a the construction of a five string bluegrass style banjo with pictures and descriptions.

A first time player turned first time builder relates his experience with building his five string open-back banjo.

A step-by-step look at making a traditional gourd banjo.

This page includes a number of helpful tutorials concerned with banjo repair.