Banjolit History

2013

Richard Ciferský, Robert Neuszer, and Miroslav Durai launched the concept of an electric banjo called "Banjolit"

2014

Richard and Miroslav started experimenting and producing the first prototypes of wood armrests for bluegrass banjos

2016

Richard travelled to the USA to publicise the products and in August introduced the new Dr. Arm Mandolin armrest to the market

2017

Production of the Mini and GT armrests for other types of banjos

2018

Banjolit formally established as a company

2019

Introducing new Banjolit accessories such as the Banjo Picking Trainer and ergonomically designed leather banjo strap

2021

Celebrated the new year with a complete remodelling of our workshop in Bratislava and proudly mark our products Made in Slovak Republic

2023

Miroslav Durai stepped back from Banjolit to focus on his own instrument business under the brand Coall

2024

Richard Ciferský introduces a new electronics brand, Mr. Preamp. In March, he establishes a new Banjolit workshop, innovates the armrest production process, and develops new designs and ideas

Richard Ciferský

“Banjolit is not only about the innovative products for musicians, but is also passion to create something helpful.”

Richard Ciferský

Banjolit Founder and CEO

Richard's Coworkers

Timotej Libant

CNC code designer

Adam Naništa

Webmaster

Juraj Haško

Electronics enginer

Banjolit Consultants

Eugene O’Brien

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