Cas Davey Custom 19 fret Open-back Tenor Banjo

Price: £1,500.00 GBP ($1,986.31 USD)

Selling a lovely banjo from my collection, custom-made for me by Cas Davey, luthier at Davey Mandolins in Cornwall, website here daveymandolins.co.uk/banjos/

It is only not being played as I have since come to favour playing resonator banjos, I also prefer a 17 fret scale these days. It is nonetheless a beautiful instrument that deserves to be enjoyed by a new owner. While it is a 19 fret banjo I had it built at about 20mm shorter than what has become standard, which may serve as a great in-between for desirable tone and playability.

It is in great condition; no marks on the woodwork that I can see. Only a speckle of what looks like oxidation on the tone ring under the head (see photo). There is no fret-ware.
Currently set up GDAE tuning for Irish / Scottish trad.

Comes with a hard case which has never left the house.
I would encourage the buyer to come and try the instrument, either visiting me at home or arranging to meet locally in Bristol, UK.

Pick up in Bristol, or happy for buyer to arrange courier for this item. If you need additional pictures or have any questions, don’t hesitate to get in touch.

Features:
-19 fret Open-back Tenor Banjo
-Distinctive mosaic style rim cap
-Archtop tone ring
-Maple pot
-Renaissance Head
-Nickel-plated hardware
-Bound fingerboard in rocklite (eco-friendly alternative to classic woods)
-Soft v-shape neck 3 part maple with purpleheart sandwiched in the middle
-Precision planetary 1:4 tuners
-Length from front edge of nut to middle of 12th fret 28cm
-Width of neck at nut 3cm
-Width of neck at fret 12 3.7cm at the top of the fret and 3.8 cm at the bottom of the fret

Shipping: TBC

Posted By: bigbango
United Kingdom

Condition of Banjo: Used - Very Good Condition

Type: 4-String, Brand: Cas Davey

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