143 – 12″ Walnut Dobson Special Banjo (USED)

This banjo is technically used but is absolutely like new. There are almost no signs this banjo has been played. The only thing I can find is a slight haze on the very top of the peghead from a clip on tuner that can only be seen at just the right angle when you look very closely and carefully in the right light. The satin finish of the neck has only barely begun to shine up a little which is a true sign it hasn’t been played all that much. It’s practically brand new! It was part of a collection of someone who owns quite a few of my banjos so they had many options of what to play and this one mostly sat in the case. I gave it a full refresh and setup and it’s playing, sounding, and looking it’s best. This is an amazing opportunity to get a beautiful sounding already settled in 12″ Walnut Dobson Special without the wait and with a slight discount as it has an upgraded case and beautiful goat skin head.

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 design has a vintage inspired look while adding modern play ability and durability.

Sold with original Superior Bump Case (black) in excellent condition.

• 12″ Walnut Rim
• 25.5″ Scale Length
• Dobson Special Tone Ring
• Mother of Pearl Inlays
• Antiqued Brass Hardware
• Seeders Wide Notch Comfort Tension Hoop
• Seeders Walnut Armrest
• Seeders Tailpiece
• Seeders Violin Bridge
• Ebony Fingerboard and Peghead
• EVO Fretwire
• 1-5/16″ Black Tusq Nut
• Black Rim Binding
• Golden Brown Stain
• Gotoh Tuners
• Menzies Jamaican Goat Skin Head
• Seeders/WA Cole Boat Heel
• Vintage Thin Nitrocellulose Satin Finish