This is a build I’ve been prototyping for a while. It’s an ultra-light with an inline peghead. I call this unique combination of elements the Thumpy Bantam Banjo. Purchase offers welcome. Here are the details…
- 12 inch multiply maple rim
- 22.25 inch scale length
- Calf hide head – pre-stretched and weather sealed
- Nyle-gut Red Strings
- Deep scoop
- Carbon fiber reinforced neck
- Walnut neck and stick
- Fretless fingerboard with abalone dots on the front face and small dots on the side
- Inline tuning machines with special Bantam peghead
- Weighs about 2.5 pounds according to my kitchen scale
