Posted By: Greg Galbreath | Rate Member
$3,800 USD
This banjo has a 12" rim and a highly figured curly maple neck with a rich amber stain. It has a rolled brass tone ring and a super cool spotted goat skin head, provided by Jeff Menzies. These specs give it a nice balanced tone, with lots of punch and clarity.
The most prominent ornamentation on this banjo is the Formica peghead overlay and heel cap - the white with gold fleck pattern was popular in the 60's and 70's, but has been discontinued. It was used by Kyle Creed on the now famous fretless banjo he made for Fred Cockerham which now resides in the Smithsonian. Today this pattern is extremely rare, but fortunately Riley Baugus was kind enough to share a bit of his personal stash with me which I occasionally use for special projects.
Other features include an elegant backstrap, wide fingerboard, engraved Nautical star at the 5th, and engraved dot position markers.
This was a Custom banjo, and unfortunately the person that commissioned it developed some heath issues during the build, so decided the smart thing to do was pass on getting the banjo. This is an amazing banjo, however if the lack of a scoop is making you think twice about getting it, I've decided to offer to add a scoop, free of charge. More detailed specs and photos can be found on the Buckeye Banjos website.
Location:
United States, Eggleston, VA, 24086
Shipping:
Shipping paid by buyer
Payment Methods:
Check/Money Order, Cash (in person), Paypal, Mastercard, Visa
Payment Option Notes:
If paying with credit card add 3.3%
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.
Additional return policy details: Returns accepted as long as there is no damage or modifications to the instrument
Condition of Item(s):
New
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Make:
Buckeye
Ad Status:
Sold
Listing No:
111877
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