Details
John Hartford loved the sound of wood rim banjos without a metal tone ring and when you play this one you just might become another convert. When you hear "Grenadillo tone ring" you probably think it must sound dull compared to the cast bell-brass ring in the typical Mastertone-style bluegrass banjo, but it doesn't sound dull at all. Instead it's a solid, ringing tone but with woody overtones that make it more compatible with a guitar, for instance, or most vocalists. And it certainly doesn't take a backseat when it comes to volume. This example hasn't seen much use as the previous owner had a large collection of banjos. It's in nearly perfect shape despite being 14 years old and comes with the original hardshell case which is equally clean.
Specs
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Fingerboard
Ebony
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Frets to body
22
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Neck material
Curly Maple
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Nut width
1 1/4"
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Scale length
26 1/4"
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Total frets
22
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Year
2008
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Diameter
11
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Flange
Cast Zinc
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Resonator
Yes
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Shell
3-Ply Maple
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Tone ring
Hartford Grenadillo Tone Ring
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Case type
Original Hardshell
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Serial number
0248808-K911
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SKU
DERJHART-0248808K911
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UPC
140278
