This banjo was built as the first prototype for a standard Seeders model I’ve been working on. It’s not named yet and the final details and options being finalized for future builds. It features W.A. Cole and Fairbanks inspired appointments with a few of my own twists. The tone ring is a variation of the classic W.A. Cole Eclipse tone ring, a modern Little Wonder tone ring placed on pins to raise the ring off of the rim. This give is a very crisp punchy sound with a lot of presence that will cut through in a group setting without being too loud or overpowering.

• 11″ Cherry Rim with Black Lacquer Finish
• Eclipse Variant Tone Ring
• Fairbanks Style Peghead Inlay
• Engraved Mother of Pearl Inlays
• 1-5/16″ Bone Nut
• 25-1/2″ Scale Length
• Satin Lacquer Finish
• Nickel Plated Hardware
• Ivoroid Binding on Rim
• Striped Ebony Fingerboard and Peghead Overlay
• Scooped Fingerboard
• W.A. Cole Boat Heel

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This rim came from what was originally a W.A. Cole mandolin banjo that most likely dates from the 10’s-20’s. It was sent to me with a missing neck and was designed with some of W.A. Cole’s original designs and appointments in mind with a few variations on his style.

• 9 7/8″ W.A. Cole Mandolin Banjo Pot #89
• 23″ Scale Length
• Skin Head
• 1 1/4″ Nut
• Scooped Neck
• Amber Tuner Knobs

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