Banjo Leg Rest

Banjo Balance Buddy leg rest clipped on to a banjo

The Banjo Balance Buddy is the banjo leg rest that supports the banjo while providing player comfort. The Balance Buddy extends the shape of the banjo’s rim, making it more like the shape of the guitar. The Balance Buddy shifts the banjo’s balancing point closer to the center line of the player’s body. This shift allows the banjo to sit comfortably on the player’s thigh with a reduced need for support and increased access for the player’s fretting hand. For many players, the Balance Buddy also prevents the banjo’s rim hardware from poking into their legs and ribs.

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Purchase the regular Banjo Balance Buddy here:

Banjo Balance Buddy

Banjo Balance Buddy

$25.00

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Purchase the Banjo Balance Buddy with thick end here:

Banjo Balance Buddy - Thick End

Banjo Balance Buddy – Thick End

$65.00

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Go from this…

man playing banjo

To this…

Man using Banjo Balance Buddy to hold the banjo more comfortably
man demonstrating Banjo Balance Buddy
Banjo Balance Buddy leg rest clipped on to a banjo
Thumpy Banjo Balance Buddy with thick end for resonator banjos

The Balance Buddy clips onto the existing brackets (tension hooks) of most banjos without modification to the instrument and allows a variety of positions. The Balance Buddy comes in a variety of configurations:

  • Long and wide with a metal clip is the most popular option for open back banjos
  • Long and wide with thick end and Velcro is the most popular option for resonator banjos

Options

  • Long and narrow – lower profile
  • Short and wide – for just a little support
  • Short and narrow – low profile, minimal support
  • Thick end – The clip end is thick and acts as a spacer for resonator banjos
  • Attaches with a metal hook or Velcro strap – no modifications to the banjo needed – the metal clip is a bit more rigid than the Velcro strap
Long banjo leg rest with metal clip

The long wide with metal clip

Long banjo leg rest with Velcro

The long wide with Velcro

Short banjo leg rest with metal clip

The short wide with metal clip

Short banjo leg rest with Velcro

The short wide with Velcro

Thumpy Banjo Balance Buddy with thick end detail photo

Long and wide with thick end and Velcro

How to Use the Balance Buddy

  1. From a seated position, hold the banjo in playing position
  2. Lay the banjo flat on the lap with the strings facing up
  3. Attach the Balance Buddy to one of the banjo’s hooks with the fastener toward the tail of the banjo, as shown below
  4. Experiment with attaching the Balance Buddy to different hooks to find the best balancing point for your banjo