A New American Stringed Musical Instrument

The banastar® is a new stringed musical instrument invented in the USA.
The instrument is a fusion of music theory elements and physical aspects of the 5-string banjo, bass, and guitar.
The word banastar® is an acronym derived from the names of these three instruments.


***Important Note***

this *mashup concept* creates a completely NEW INSTRUMENT CONFIGURATION and ARTIST PALETTE


While the banastar® may look similar to a guitar or bass from a distance, it is a unique instrument unto itself. Stringed instrument artisans find the configuration to be exciting and challenging. At the same time, beginners find the instrument to be very intuitive and inviting.

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The Origins Of banastar®

The banastar® was developed and created by artist and inventor David Ridge. A limited number of instruments will have been produced as of 2027. Currently there are instruments available and several more in process, both electric and acoustic. banastar® is a registered US trademark. The instrument is protected by United States Patent 8319081.

Acoustic And Electric banastar® Instruments

Currently there are both electric and acoustic banastar® instruments in production. If you are interested in obtaining an instrument for your collection, contact us today.



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Unexpected Places - Listen

Unexpected Places is the latest album by the banastar project. The banastar project artists are the first recording artists to release new/original music played on the banastar instrument.

This album contains ten songs that are blues, progressive-alternative rock, and blues/rock. The tracks include Pretty Baby, On The Corner, Better Way, Banastar Strings, Broken Door Knob and more.

The banastar instrument is perfect for any genre of music from classical to funk! It is an awesome new palette and string configuration for stringed instrument artisans of any genre.


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