Banjo Leg Rest

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.

Orders from within the United States (lower 48) can be placed using the buy buttons below. For ALL orders outside the lower 48 states, please contact me to explore shipping to your destination. Bulk and custom orders – please use the contact form.

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

$40.00

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Go from this…

man playing banjo

To this…

Banjo Balance Buddy leg rest clipped on to a banjo

Or this…

Or this…

Thumpy Banjo Balance Buddy with thick end for resonator banjos
man demonstrating Banjo Balance Buddy

To this…

Man using Banjo Balance Buddy to hold the banjo more comfortably

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

  • Wide or narrow
  • Long or short
  • 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
Long banjo leg rest with metal clip
Long banjo leg rest with Velcro
Short banjo leg rest with metal clip
Short banjo leg rest with Velcro
Thumpy Banjo Balance Buddy with thick end detail photo