Posted By: Zachary Hoyt (+38) | Rate Member
$1,390 USD
This is my first stock banjo with a Tubaphone type tone ring. The tone ring came from Gold Tone, as they are currently offer the only affordable tubaphone of which I am aware. The tone ring is nickel plated and the rest of the hardware is brass. The rim is 11" in diameter and 5/8" thick. I made the tension hoop and dowel stick yoke, and the rest of the pot hardware came from Ode Banjos, and the head, strings, tailpiece and Gotoh tuners came from Smakula Fretted Instruments.
The wood is curly maple with walnut trim, and a Blackwood Tek fretboard. Greg Galbreath of Buckeye Banjos is now importing these fretboards, which are a very nice ebony substitute, and I am glad that he has made them available again in the US. The nut width is 1-3/8" and the scale length is 25.5" There is a two way truss rod in the neck which is accessed from the heel, after removing the neck. The dots are brass and the nut and pip are Corian. The banjo has a Tru Oil finish.
This banjo has a Renaissance head and I can change it for a fiberskyn at no cost. The pip is taller to raise the 5th string up to the level of the other strings at the 5th fret, and I can shorten it so the string can rest on the fret if preferred. A case is not required for shipping. If you want a case I have a Superior CD-1535 "bump" hardshell case for $175, or a Superior TrailPak II bag for $40. If the armrest is not wanted it can be taken off and will save $35. To see a short video of the banjo please follow the link below:
youtu.be/6u9e2rW6d24
Location:
United States, Piercefield, NY, 12973
Shipping:
$50-100 UPS fully insured in lower 48 states, send zip for quote. Other areas please inquire.
Payment Methods:
Escrow.com (Buyer Pays Fees), Check/Money Order, Cash (in person), Paypal
Return Policy:
Returns accepted. Buyer must contact seller within 7 days to arrange return. Refund will be given as Money Back. Buyer pays return shipping.
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