FiveWire5 - Posted - 03/27/2026:  17:52:46

I found this sad news on the Yates website. 

yatesbanjos.com/



Yates Banjos NEWS







I regret to say, I will not be taking any new orders at this point, for any products on my website. My health is failing and I am having a hard time managing stress. I do have banjo orders that were placed prior to this post that I do have to complete first.



I do plan to reduce the banjo styles that I offer in the future. I will build new ones and post them when I have them completed. I may begin taking product orders again at a later date, but we’ll see. In the meantime, I will post some special items that you will want to know about.



I have been sick for two week and could do nothing. I am getting better! I may make some picks from time to time but for now they are no longer available on my website.



Please give me time and I will do what I can. For now, please don't email me about picks. I am truley Sorry







Signing off for now. Happy Holidays



Warren Yates

Edited by - FiveWire5 on 03/28/2026 13:48:37

LukeL - Posted - 03/27/2026:  19:30:02

Praying for a quick recovery! Both of the Yates banjos I have bought are among the best I've heard. My Skillet Head is my favorite banjo I've played.

earlsgranada - Posted - 03/27/2026:  19:33:49

I'm sorry to hear that you're not feeling well, Warren! It's sad for me to hear about this news, sending prayers and praying for your health and well being!

Foote - Posted - 03/27/2026:  20:34:24

Hope you feel better soon. I'll be thinking of you when I pick my Skillethead.

stanleytone - Posted - 03/28/2026:  05:49:10

So sorry to hear about your health issues. And the stress just adds to it. I pray that God gives you strength to bear this burden till the disaster be past.

Edited by - stanleytone on 03/28/2026 05:49:30

From Greylock to Bean Blossom - Posted - 03/28/2026:  13:40:28

Warren,
Take care of yourself. Hope you are back on top of it soon.
ken

1935tb-11 - Posted - 03/31/2026:  05:00:37

dang warren i hate to hear this,,, we are all getting older and got stuff going wrong,,, but i will keep ya in my prayers buddy... hope it turns around quick for you.... take care of yourself........