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134 – 12″ Curly Maple Dobson Special Banjo (used)
$4,000.00This 12″ Dobson Special banjo was made in the summer of 2022 for Allison de Groot as a backup to her trusty #059. It’s essentially the exact same banjo without the engraved inlays and with my new neck attachment hardware. While there’s signs of this banjo being played it is almost like new. Lightly broken in by Allison herself and sounding better than the day it originally left the shop. These banjos sound the best over time as they’re played so it’s a great chance to skip the break in period and get one that sounds its best right away. It’s not everyday you get to own one of these banjos owned and played by such a player as Allison. Skip the wait and grab it today before it disappears!
Sold with a Superior Bump Style Hard Case and shipping from Nashville, TN.
*These are the original photos so some minor signs of playing will be found in current condition.
This banjo has a powerful well rounded tone unique to the Dobson Special 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 having modern playability and durability.
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- 25.5″ Scale Length
- 12″ Curly Maple Rim
- Dobson Special Tone Ring
- Black Mother of Pearl Dot Inlays
- Antiqued Brass Hardware
- Seeders Wide Notch Comfort Tension Hoop
- Seeders Curly Maple Armrest
- Seeders Tailpiece
- Sustainer Neck Attachment
- Seeders Violin Bridge (11/16″)
- Ebony Fingerboard and Peghead
- EVO Fretwire
- 1-5/16″ Black Tusq Nut
- Black Rim Binding
- Rich Brown Stain
- Gotoh Tuners
- Renaissance Head
- Cole Boat Heel
- Flush Mount Truss Rod Cover
- Vintage Thin Nitrocellulose Satin Finish
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