
The Standard
This model is a solid 11″ openback that includes all the elements I personally prefer in a banjo, making it the standard on which I base most of my instruments. The Standard has a classic Buckbee style peghead, brass rod tonering, 25.5″ scale, and all aged brass hardware. This one performs great solo, or in a jam setting.
Example shown with cherry neck
Price – $1500
Basic Specs
- White Oak or Cherry Neck
- “Buckbee” Peghead Shape
- Richlite or Rosewood Peghead Overlay
- Black 11″ Maple Ply Rim
- Brass Rod Tonering
- 12 Aged Brass Hooks and Lugs
- Aged Brass Gotoh Tuners
- 25.5” Scale Length
- Richlite or Rosewood Fingerboard
- 1.25” Nut Width
- Copper Side Dots @ 3, 7, 10, 12, 15
- Handmade Aged Brass Tension Hoop
- Aged Brass No-Knot Tailpiece
- Renaissance Head
- Dobson Style Heel
- Frailing Scoop
Options
- Dobson Tonering$120
- Goatskin Head$100
- Walnut Neck$50
- Fingerboard Dots (mother of pearl)$30
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Examples & Builds
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