Category: Banjos

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, […]