Nechville Banjos

Normally this time of year you would find Sandy Hazlett somewhere in Singapore, playing his banjo. He and his wife would travel there to spend the holidays with her family. He would even keep an instrument there year round so he would not have the hassle of flying with one.

He was a man of many interests; sailing, vintage automobiles, s***t shooting, paint and of course banjo.

I got the news two days ago that he had passed away. RIP, Sandy. And keep picking.

Just completed and for sale: the Nechville Supernova. We pulled out all the stops for this one!

Tom Nechville with the genius luthiers and staff at the Nechville Banjos shop in Minnesota. Tom’s loading his sleigh with lots of new banjos for Banjos West in Sisters, Oregon. (L-R) Gareth, Nate, Jeremiah, Tom, Gabe, Bruce, Chris & John.

Check out this Nechville Billy Failing Model for sale in the shop!

What an amazing instrument this is!


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Sale continues till midnight tonight, we will be revealing some awesome new custom banjos soon as well, stay tuned!

Nechville Banjos are built with the highest quality, designed to last a lifetime. Made in the USA.
Check out our in-stock page, or contact us to create your very own custom design. Purchase from our in-stock page or call Tom for more options, at (612) 275-6602.

Black Friday Sale going on till Monday at midnight… get it while it lasts!

Tom cooking up a custom Nechville design this morning in the banjo kitchen.

Sad - My Uzbekistan picker statue fell off the shelf today. Too many small fragments to finish the Superglue job. This was given to me as a thank you for providing a banjo to Uzbekistan’s banjo Star Janna Kim.

Congratulations to Brayden Bennett! Brayden is the proud new owner of the Hydian Way, Nechville’s first cosmic-themed, figured mahogany limited edition Phantom. For all of you who have admired this design and are interested in owning this model, another Hydian Way is in the works! 🪕🧙‍♂️

Off To California for South State 48 Jamming weekend! I am bringing some amazing banjos to show and tell, oh that new banjo smell! Got my toolbox and picks! Let’s jam California!

Now you can tour the Minnesota Nechville Banjos shop where our luthiers create the finest banjos on the planet.

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After over a 4,000 mile journey, the world’s hardest working banjoman is back home in the banjocave, picking a Billy Failing Signature Vintage Eclipse. Because he can. 🪕🧙‍♂️nechvillebanjos

This morning, Tom hand-delivered a new Nechville Custom Photon banjo to Donna Kirby in Iowa. Congratulations, Donna!

Just In - (SOLD!) Perfect Galaxy Phantom. Custom set up the way you like. Hard to find, great deal.

We recently completed this beautiful Atlantis along with a few others, go check them out on our website!

The world wants and needs more genuine people who embrace life with banjo in hand like Billy Failing. Thank you Billy for your friendship and for trusting us to build your instruments. We are honored to have this amazing opportunity. Nechville is living the dream of seeing the banjo evolve from humble beginnings into into an instrument loved the world over. You are a catalyst to a new and more musical future. Let’s Rev it Up!

Introducing the new Nechville Vintage Eclipse Billy Failing model!

Billy has this to say about his Vintage Eclipse: “This model’s playability, sustain and clarity inspires experimentation of new modern sounds, while its dynamic range allows the instrument to respond to a full range of musicality, from soft tones to aggressive bluegrass picking. As someone who needs an instrument that does it all - I feel this banjo fits the bill.”.

New Nechvilles Debut Across America - https://mailchi.mp/b892ce13041b/new-nechvilles-debut-across-america
Tom will be at IBMA Tuesday-Thursday and back for Sisters Folk Fest on the weekend. Come see us!

New Nechvilles Debut Across America I will be on hand this coming week at IBMA 2023 Business Conference Tuesday through Thursday.  Take note of the following opportunities to connect! 

Congrats to Carson Moore now making a splash at Berklee School of Music. He is loving his Vintage Eclipse- the model shared with Billy Failing from Billy Strings Band. Contact Nechville Banjos West for availability- we have some of these now!

Our mutual friend Jim Allen provided this short obituary of one of our dear customers…
We morn the passing of Jim Bova...a "pretty darned good banjo picker".. who owned a top-of-the-line Nechville. He and his wife Kathy lived in Naples Florida. Jim and Kathy were both avid followers of bluegrass music. Jim was instrumental in organizing the VIP fan section of the Kruger Brothers debut of Crossroads Ogden. I sat close to Jim that night as ballet dancers twirled about and couldn't help but notice he and I were both crying with jubilant emotion, having never seen such a spectacle featuring the banjo. He will be missed.... RIP Jim

Banjos Released into the Wild -

Released into the Wild

Beautiful Blue Banjo!

Some shots from the international banjo man himself at the festival

Nechville is sponsoring Blue with this Beautiful Comet. Choose your own custom color comet at Nechville.com

I thought it was interesting to hear the sound with and without the bubble wrap stuffing. This one is gone but we have more coming, give me a call 612-275-6602

New Linden Openback Does It All Yes, time travel is possible. The old aesthetic of Nechville’s new Linden line takes you back to simpler times while its versatile sound transports you whene...

The Nechville Hydian Way available now!

Tom’s new Atomic Nuvo available now

Are you thinking of becoming a Bluegrass musician? Here’s a few reasons why you should.

As a musical instrument manufacturer and repairman, I deal with people who appreciate the merits of playing acoustic music as one of the best forms of creative expression available.

Besides being a fun way to engage with people in new and meaningful ways, I believe that participatory music plays a vital role in creating a better world. As a curriculum of culture, Bluegrass and other forms of folk music invite participation and act as a vehicle which people can freely board to reach new peaceful destinations.

Life offers diverse opportunities for personal growth. I happen to believe that the pursuit of music is among our highest callings.

Let’s use the time that automation technology frees up to aim human evolution toward a more peacefully functional world. Your decision to to get into music will serve to reinforce this positive societal trend.

Bluegrass represents a traditional art form with historically defined parameters. The Bluegrass community provides a unique opportunity that encourages and welcomes beginners. The body of Bluegrass standards is simple and universally accessible. Whether you are just starting out or a seasoned virtuoso, you can find your place in Bluegrass.

If your choice of musical instruments happens to include banjo, we want help you on your musical journey. The world of Nechville banjos and banjo-like instruments is vast and wondrous. Please invite Nechville to become a part of your musical imprint on the world.
Tom Nechville
https://banjoswest.com
https://nechville.com

Are you thinking of becoming a Bluegrass musician? Here’s a few reasons why you should.

As a musical instrument manufacturer and repairman, I deal with people who appreciate the merits of playing acoustic music as one of the best forms of creative expression available.

Besides being a fun way to engage with people in new and meaningful ways, I believe that participatory music plays a vital role in creating a better world. As a curriculum of culture, Bluegrass and other forms of folk music invite participation and act as a vehicle which people can freely board to reach new peaceful destinations.

Life offers diverse opportunities for personal growth. I happen to believe that the pursuit of music is among our highest callings.

Let’s use the time that automation technology frees up to aim human evolution toward a more peacefully functional world. Your decision to to get into music will serve to reinforce this positive societal trend.

Bluegrass represents a traditional art form with historically defined parameters. The Bluegrass community provides a unique opportunity that encourages and welcomes beginners. The body of Bluegrass standards is simple and universally accessible. Whether you are just starting out or a seasoned virtuoso, you can find your place in Bluegrass.

If your choice of musical instruments happens to include banjo, we want help you on your musical journey. The world of Nechville banjos and banjo-like instruments is vast and wondrous. Please invite Nechville to become a part of your musical imprint on the world.
Tom Nechville
https://banjoswest.com
https://nechville.com

Banjos West Made in a variety of dense hardwoods, the Comfort-Bevel is THE original wooden armrest made for maximum comfort and better playing. Fits most banjos. Ebony and custom woods available by special order. 

My new toys came in today. Im set for some cool Jazzgrass now!

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