Knight Top Tension Tenor Banjo
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Hand built 19 fret top tension tenor banjo from the best materials you’ll not find another world wide this is a true one off banjo. Rock maple neck with ebony fretboard, black plastic side binding and side position maker dots. I think its nice the builder left out mother of pearl inlay on the fret board. The headstock has a layer of rosewood over the maple bearing the name ‘Knight’ and mother of pearl inlay logo. This is identical to the design of the Gibsom PB7 top tension banjo which Hawthorn banjos also use. The neck is also fitted with a truss rod and has geared tuners installed with pearl type plastic buttons.
The pot setup uses a top tension hoop with 24 solid through bolts, a thick one piece flange with 4 resonator attachment screws. The 11″ Five Star medium crown head is stretched over a flat head tone ring which gives this banjo some serious power and projection. Kershner tailpiece and armrest fitted and maple and ebony bridge. The resonator is made from a 2 piece solid maple back which has been lathe turned to produce a sound projection curve, the sidewalls are also made from maple with double black purfling.
The nut width is 30mm and has a 23″ scale length, low action and very easy to play. This banjo weighs in at 11.5KG so a banjo strap is recommended (included in sale). Comes with a solid case.
For Sale £2200 Reduced £1950
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