Banjo guitar

Banjo guitar, also known as banjitar[1] or ganjo,[2] is a six-string banjo tuned in the standard tuning of a six-string guitar (E2-A2-D3-G3-B3-E4 from lowest to highest strings).

The instrument is intended to allow guitar players to emulate a banjo, without learning the different tuning and fingering techniques required for the standard five-string banjo.

The banjo guitar differs from the standard five-string banjo in the number of strings, playing and tuning methods, and a slightly different timbre.

The first versions of six-string banjos were introduced in the late 19th century though did not gain popularity.

Johnny St. Cyr was the first well known player of six string banjo.