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Posted By: Karl Smakula (+42) | Rate Member
When this banjo came into my life, my intent was to part it out as it was clearly a bunch of good banjo pieces cobbled together. After playing it a little bit though, I realized it sounded particularly good and with a little setup tweaking, a neck set from Bennie Boling, and some fret work from Casey Sullivan, this turned into a great deal on a radius neck banjo for someone.
Best I can tell, this is what this banjo is made of:
Neck: Maple with ebony radius board made by Ritchie Dotson. I have an email from him confirming that he made it. Neck appears to be cut for a two piece flange and has some finish damage on the heel area. Oddly, the fret ends were filed in a way that cut into the binding.
Rim: three ply maple marked by both Liberty and Intermountain Guitar and Banjo. Has been drilled extensively to accommodate various necks.
Tonering: Five Star No Hole, likely made by Steve Ryan
Resonator: very nice maple Granada style from unknown maker
Hardware: mostly Five Star
A little chaotic but a great sounding instrument and would be a great, relatively inexpensive way to try an instrument with a radius neck.
Comes shipped in an Access brand hardshell case.
Thanks for looking and please reach out with any questions.
Location:
United States, Nashville, TN
Shipping:
Cost
Payment Methods:
Cash (in person), Paypal
Payment Option Notes:
Venmo and Zelle Accepted
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 - Very Good Condition
Category:
Make:
Parts Banjo
Ad Status:
Active
Listing No:
114106
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1123
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