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Old 06-25-2017, 02:11 PM
SpruceTop SpruceTop is offline
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Default Pisgah 12" Walnut Tubaphone 5-String Open-Back Banjo

Hi Folks, a while back I solicited information on AGF about various brands of 5-string open-back banjos as I was thinking of getting one. After sifting through the suggestions, I settled on commissioning a banjo from Patrick Heavner at Pisgah Banjo Company in Asheville, North Carolina. I received my banjo a couple of weeks ago and love its tone, feel and build quality. I opted for my banjo to be crafted with a 12-inch Walnut Rim with a Tubaphone Tone Ring, a Walnut Neck with a Persimmon Scooped Fingerboard, a HawkTail Tailpiece and Traditional Wire Armrest. The company photos show my banjo prior to shipping at which time I requested Patrick add a railroad spike at the 10th fret, so 7th, 9th and 10th frets are spiked. I highly recommend Pisgah Banjos as an easy to deal with, high-quality banjo company with reasonable pricing.

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