The new High Moon HM-100 and HM-100A: A-scale Openback Banjo is the perfect instrument for clawhammer players and anyone who desires the luscious tone of a 12-inch openback banjo. Designed by luthier Chris Pariso, the High Moon HM-100 Openback Banjo is the culmination of over twelve years of experimentation and refinement. Available for pre-order from banjocrazy.com. HM-100 HM-100A
Edited by - Paul Roberts on 01/26/2023 09:43:00
Very nice Chris, I bought your HM Ladyclaw with white ladie ring a great banjo.
Just got some photos.
Very cool! I am glad that Gold Tone is upping their game and catering to the modern "festival style" version of Round Peak banjo.
I'd like to help out on some historical points that they left out of the video.
The slanted scoop is no doubt an easier to cut version of the S shape scoop developed by Kevin Enoch.
The "modified Gold Tone tailpiece" is a direct (and uncredited) knock-off of the late Will Fielding's popular tailpiece.
The rod assembly was originally designed by Randy "Rudy" (I don't know his last name but these are usually called "Rudy Rod"), or Jason Romero (called a "Romero Rod") depending on the full design.
It would be nice if they were to cite their inspiration, or at least give a shout out to the originators.
If the forecast holds true, we're looking at the latter part of February for the arrival of this intriguing critter.
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Originally posted by BenJoeThe photos are amazing. I look forward to when I can touch it with my own hands.
