This 12″ Claro Walnut slothead banjo showcases some stunning wood paired with tasteful details. Claro Walnut is known for it’s beautiful color variations and when it’s figured as this example is it’s a sight to behold. This wood did not disappoint! The tone is even more rich than the visual the wood provides and the Honduran Rosewood tone ring with the Menzies Goat skin head makes for a banjo you don’t want to put down. The brass scoop plate features an acid etched design using an original M.C. Escher tessellation sketch. Being a huge M.C. Escher fan since a young child it was fun to incorporate a hint of his inspirational artwork on a banjo.

• 12″ Figured Claro Walnut Pot
• Honduran Rosewood Tone Ring
• 25.5″ Scale Figured Claro Walnut Neck
• Figured Ebony Fingerboard
• 1-3/8″ Black Tusq Nut
• Ebony and Maple Back Strap
• Maple Veneer Details
• Slotted 5th String on 7th Fret
• Acid Etched Brass Scoop Plate
• Brass and Abalone Hexagon Fretboard Inlays
• Menzies Goat Skin Head
• Antiqued Brass Seeders Hardware
• Flush Fit Truss Cover
• Seeders Sustainer Neck Attachment
• Waverly Tuners with Snakewood Knobs
• EVO Narrow Fretwire
• Seeders Tailpiece
• Seeders Comfort Tension Hoop
• Seeders Figured Claro Walnut Armrest
• Seeder Violin Bridge
• Vintage Thin Satin Nitrocellulose Finish

This banjo features my first metal engraving on a banjo! A simple detail on the brass scoop plate but unique and exciting to finally venture into the world of metal engraving and expand my engraving skills as a whole. There are other fun Brass details throughout the banjo including the Brass and Reconstone hexagon inlays and brass side dots. This banjo also features the first of my new tension nut design that echos designs of the past while being something entirely new. An exciting venture into more custom hardware and details for Seeders Instruments!

The unique slotted 5th string design that sits on the 7th fret instead of the 5th emulates some of Henry Dobson’s original Dobson banjos. His banjos had this detail placed on the 5th to 7th fret and anywhere in between. This gives the player a little more room behind the platform which takes up a little more space to allow for the tuner to be mounted.

• 12″ Walnut Deep Rim (3-1/4″)
• Dobson Special Tone Ring
• Figured Walnut Slothead Neck
• 1-3/8″ Black Tusq Nut
• 25.5″ Scale Length
• Striped Ebony Fretboard and Peghead
• Ebony and Walnut Back Strap
• Slotted 5th String on 7th Fret
• Hand Engraved Brass Scoop Plate
• Brass and Reconstone Hexagon Fretboard Inlays
• Menzies Goat Skin Head
• Antiqued Brass Seeders Hardware
• Flush Fit Truss Cover
• Seeders Sustainer Neck Attachment
• Waverly Tuners with Ebony Knobs
• EVO Narrow Fretwire
• Seeders Tailpiece
• Seeders Comfort Tension Hoop
• Seeders Figured Walnut Armrest
• Seeder Violin Bridge
• Light Golden Brown Stain
• Vintage Thin Satin Nitrocellulose Finish

The Dobson Special banjos have a powerful well rounded tone with a comfortable neck profile ideal for all hand sizes and comfort while playing all over the neck. The Dobson Special utilizes a Dobson tone ring mounted on a rolled brass ring to isolate the tone ring from the wooden rim giving it a unique and powerful Dobson sound with more balanced and a crisp overall tone. It’s simple but elegant inlays and overall design has a vintage inspired look while adding modern play ability and durability.

• 25.5″ Scale Length
• 11″ Curly Maple Rim
• Dobson Special Tone Ring
• Mother of Pearl Inlays
• Seeders Antiqued Brass Hardware
• Curly Maple Armrest
• Ebony Details
• EVO Fretwire
• 1-5/16″ Black Tusq Nut
• Black Rim Binding
• Dark Reddish Brown Stain
• Gotoh Tuners
• Seeders Tailpiece
• Seeders Sustainer Neck Attachment
• Renaissance Head
• Cole Boat Heel
• Vintage Thin Nitrocellulous Satin Finish