Author: Bob Browder

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

22.5″ scale length12″ rimRim is about 3″ deep including tone ringRenascence headLightly flamed maple neck and stickIndian Laurel fingerboardPlain maple rim with Walnut rim capPlain rolled brass tone ringBrass tension hoopNickel hooks, shoes, and nutsGotoh planetary tuners

This banjo has super heavy tension nylon strings that provide plenty of thump and snap in the short-scale format. Plays well in most standard old-time banjo tunings like A, C, D, and G. The short-scale makes for a very comfortable playing experience. 11″ rim also contributes to comfort. “Hoop on stick” construction opens up the […]

A few words from the owner: Bob, just wanted to thank for you for Thumpy #4. It very easily became my favorite banjo, despite my having a fretless and half fretless that I like as well. Of course it is a thing of beauty – the carved neck and the two toned pot are lovely, […]

– nylon strung w/ hard tension strings – not floppy at all – Katalox fingerboard – steel reinforced walnut neck and stick – 12″ 9-ply maple rim – rim is 3″ deep (including tone ring) – rolled brass tone ring – renaissance head – Waverly tuners – Gotoh 5th peg – steel loop tailpiece – […]

Slotted peghead Slotted and off-set fifth string Waverly tuners with black knobs Tusq nut and fifth string pip Walnut neck and stick Carbon fiber reinforced neck Katalox fingerboard Tear drop neck shape Big scoop 24 inch scale length 12 inch, 10-ply maple rim 24 tension hooks Rolled brass tonering