a new stringed musical instrument
acoustic and electric
for all music genres
americas fourth stringed instrument
us patent 8319081
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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. this *mashup concept* creates a completely NEW INSTRUMENT CONFIGURATION and ARTIST PALETTE The banastar® was developed and created by artist and inventor David Ridge. A limited number of instruments will have been produced as of 2025. 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. 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. Purchase a banastar - ☎
A New American Stringed Musical Instrument
***Important Note***
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. Scroll Down
The Origins Of banastar®
Acoustic And Electric banastar® Instruments
Most Popular Tracks: Time Speeds Up - Firefly
Time Speeds Up
Firefly - iTunes
Firefly - Pandora
Firefly - iHeart
Listen To Banastar Songs - Free Streaming:
Bluescaster
Uphill Push
Quilted Maple
Better Way
More Like You
I Look For You
You Found It
Hair On Fire
Keep Your Bone
Paradigm Shift
Untoward
Sanitize Redux
Listen To Banastar Albums - Free Streaming:
Inception
Age Of TMI
Aural Vision
Only One
Cast Iron Doilies
Instrumental Tracks
the banastar® project