Thursday, July 08, 2010 @10:08:06 AM
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The Kel Kroydon Banjo Company has rolled back the hands of time in the Bluegrass Banjo world.
Tom Mirisola, President of the American Made Banjo Co., Inc. has brought together some of the finest component and instrument builders he could find for his latest project. Together, Tom Mirisola, Robin Smith, Rick Kulesh and Steve Gill have turned back the bluegrass Banjo hands of time at least 20 years. In October 2010 the new Kel Kroydon banjo line named the “Affordable Banjo” will be available to purchase or pre-order direct from the AMB Company. Tom stated: This is an exciting time for us and the bluegrass banjo community during the economic soft spot we are in. We will start with two models for now. The Nickel plated KK Standard Maple model will be a replica of the 20 year old banjo era so often talked about. The same era replica Nickel plated KK-3 Mahogany Standard model will have purfling rings on the resonator with the additional option of Wreath or Reno style inlay designs in time.
The icing on the cake has yet to be read. The easy part of this two year project was replicating the looks and components of a banjo during a great era. Turning back the pricing to 1991 proved to be the test. We are pleased to announce, without diminishing the as always highest quality of the Kel Kroydon banjo reputation, we are able to match the typical retail pricing of 20 years ago. The KK3 Mahogany will retail for $1,945.00 and the KK Standard for $2,239.00. Our production schedule will be 5 banjos every 12 weeks. So, get in line ASAP.
The KK Standard & KK3 models will be on display @ BCN Fall 2010 in Charlton, MA.
KK3 Mahogany Specifications:
· One Piece Mahogany Neck by Robin Smith
· Gill Mahogany Resonator w/Purfling Rings
· AMB Co 3 Ply Rock Maple Rim
· Kulesh 20 Hole Tone Ring w/1990 Proprietary Formula
· Mastertone Style One Piece Flange
· Notched 24 Hook Tension Hoop
· Bound Rosewood Fretboard
· Bone Nut
· Double Cut Style Peghead
· Ebony Peghead Overlay w/Leaves & Bow Pearl Inlay
· Leaves & Bows Style Pearl Fretboard Inlay
· Dual Coordinator Rods
· Timeless .656 Maple Bridge
· Gotoh Tuners w/Geared 5 String Tuner
· Cryogenic Loop End Strings
· Brass Presto Tailpiece
· AMB/Remo Frosted Head
· Nitrocellulose Satin Lacquer Finish
· Nickel Plated Hardware
· Limited Lifetime Warranty
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