Posted By: CJSBoston (+4) | Rate Member
$1,250 USD
This one-off custom banjo by an unknown luthier features a multi-laminated Maple and Walnut pot with great decorative marquetry. The all-new hardware features a notched tension hoop, a hand-rolled tone ring, and dual coordinator rods. It has a new head, a new Grover bridge, and a solid straight tailpiece. Except for the tiny bit of wear on the armrest, the pot is perfect.
The highly flamed Maple three-piece neck has an ebony fingerboard inlaid with abalone. The headstock inlay is Gibson's ‘wreath’ design. The premium planetary tuners have a matching geared 5th string tuner. The most obvious unique element is the custom heel carving. The ebony heel cap matches the fretboard. It's gorgeous and it plays like a dream.
Personally, I love playing three-finger Scruggs style (with picks) on it because it has great low action and the right amount of sustain and note separation. The sound is bright and open all the way up and down the fretboard. It's like having a resonator banjo at one third of the weight. It's loud and bright. It cuts and projects. It's powerful. If you want a more traditional old-time sound, you can simply change the head and bridge.
I'm just 'thinning the herd' as I have other banjo I play more often.
I just bought a brand new hard-shell case for shipping that will be included in the price. I usually use UPS for banjos and will make sure it's packed well.
I’m happy to send along any other pictures or answer any other questions you might have. Happy to set up a zoom meeting too if that's helpful. I just posted a quick video on YouTube so you can hear it's power and tone in its current setup. The link is below.
Location:
United States, West Newton, MA, 02465
Shipping:
TBD
Payment Methods:
Escrow.com (Buyer Pays Fees), Check/Money Order, Cash (in person), Paypal
Payment Option Notes:
Banjo shipped once Check/Money Order clears. Sorry, no Zelle or Venmo.
Return Policy:
Returns accepted. Buyer must contact seller within 2 days to arrange return. Refund will be given as Money Back. Buyer pays return shipping.
Condition of Item(s):
Used - Excellent Condition
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Category:
Make:
Custom Made
Ad Status:
Active
Listing No:
109863
Contact Info:
Feel free to Message me through the Hangout.
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