THUMPY BANJOS
What is a Thumpy Banjo Anyway? Thumpy Banjos are short-scale, nylon-strung, fretless, open-back banjos. They are a slightly different animal than steel strung open-back banjos. The short scale length can be helpful with shoulder fatigue. The fretless feature facilitates certain playing styles. The nylon strings, IMO, make it easier to get clean notes from a […]
Five string banjo, short-scale nylon strung fretless. Great for clawhammer and finger-style parlor music. Plays well in common old-time tunings like A, C, D, and G. Will also go down further than G, plays well in F and B-flat. This particular Thumpy Banjo features a 12″ rim with a renaissance head. Has extra hard tension […]
Walnut neck25″ scale lengthFlush fretKatalox fingerbaord and peghead overlayAbalone fingerboard inlay and side dot markersSlotted peghead with Waverly tuning machinesGotoh fifth peg tuner11″ 10-ply thin maple rim with rib and hip comfort contours18 tension hooksNo-knot tailpieceHeavy gauge (11’s) steel stringsRenaissance head