#0915 Claw hammer Pacific Yew 6 string Banjo

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Rim:
solid old growth Pacific Yew block rim construction
11" diameter by 1/2" thick with solid extension bolting flange
Yew dowel stick
1/8" raw brass inlay in base of rim

Tone Ring:
rolled raw brass Bryght Laydie tone ring

Hardware:
14 notch raw brass tension ring
All hardware is solid brass
high Elite head
integral set screw tailpiece

Neck:
one piece solid old growth Pacific Yew
2 way "Hot Rod " truss rod adjustable from heel
two 1/8" x 3/8" carbon fiber rods
Peg head, fingerboard and heel made from black Gabon ebony
26 3/16" scale length
Mother of pearl star, dots and side dots

Tuners:
Nickel plated double band Gotoh Tuners

Bridge:
Fine grained Yew and Gabon Ebony

Finish:
Two coats polymerized tung oil sealer

Hand built by Grant Wickland, Salt Spring, B.C.

All prices are in Canadian Dollars. Shipping or local delivery is at cost. My banjos are available at the Saturday Market here on Salt Spring Island and also at the list of stores on the links page.

PRICE $1899

Photos are courtesy of Linda Roth - Salt Spring Island, BC