andy perkins traditional instruments

a new, improved left-handed modern beginner‘s banjo made in China. It has an 11" one-piece cast aluminium rim with sturdy chrome plated metalwork - 30 brackets and an Elton-style tailpiece. The plating is very good Fitted with a top sprayed Remo head. The truss rodded mahogany neck is quite slim with a cream bound rosewood fingerboard and pearl dot position markers. The scale length is 26 ½” with 22 frets. Modern-style banjo fretting, nicely done and hand-dressed for a smooth playing surface. The action is set-up low but is adjustable as required. Fitted with guitar-style geared tuners and a geared 5th string peg. The resonator is a modern convex type. The neck is finished in clear gloss lacquer which matches the resonator - the finish is nicely done. Overall, this banjo has a good sound and is very easy to play. It has a bright, clear tone suitable for any open chord tuning. A pleasant, economical banjo which would suit a beginner