Flinthill FHB-287A Archtop (Gold) Banjo Bluegrass 5 String w/ Case
Product Code: FHB-287A
Our Price: $874.99
Description
Flinthill banjos are hand-crafted to the original pre-war specs— to the delight of collectors and players everywhere! There are no modern banjos that come any closer to sound of the pre-war originals—but Flinthill® beats EVERYBODY on price! The finest selected maple and mahogany are used for the necks and resonators and the lavish pearl inlay patterns are reproductions of vintage originals. You have your choice of an authentic, cast flathead tone ring or the rare raised head archtop tone ring—the most coveted, late 1920s solid version with no holes. All the neck proportions are pre-war-inspired and designed for easy playing. Authentic, 2-band planetary tuners and a geared 5th ensure accurate tuning and the one piece flange, correct period armrest and Presto-style tailpiece are true to tradition as well.
Flinthill FHB-287A Archtop Banjo Features:
- Pre-war-style 3-ply Maple rim
- Figured Maple neck and resonator
- Cremona Sunburst finish
- Slim, fast neck with adjustable truss rod
- Vintage-style, single-piece die-cast flange
- Pre-war-style armrest and Presto tailpiece
- Dual coordinator rods in rim
- Finest quality Maple bridge with Ebony top
- No-hole cast raised-head tone ring
- Authentic two-band planetary tuners with geared 5th
- Plush-lined hard shell case included
- Ebony fingerboard with Hearts & Flowers (Style 6) Pearl inlays to match peghead
- Double-bound fingerboard and peghead
- Gold-plated metal parts
- 1 Year Warranty
| Armrest | |
|---|---|
| Body Type | Archtop Resonator |
| Bridge | Aged Maple / Ebony Top |
| Coordinator Rods | Dual Adjustable |
| Fingerboard & Peghead Binding | Double Bound White ABS |
| Fingerboard Material | Ebony |
| Fingerboard Position Inlays | M-O-P Hearts & Flowers |
| Finish | Sunburst High Gloss |
| Flange | Single-piece / Die-cast |
| Head | Remo 11" / Medium Crown |
| Metal Plating | Gold |
| Neck Material | Select Figured Maple |
| Nut Material | Bone |
| Nut Width | 1 3/16" |
| Other Options | |
| Peghead Inlay | M-O-P Hearts & Flowers / M-O-P Logo |
| Peghead Overlay | Rosewood |
| Recommended Strings | |
| Resonator | Select Figured Maple |
| Resonator Binding & Purfling | White ABS |
| Rim | Traditional Multi-ply Hard Rock Maple |
| Scale Length | 26 1/4" |
| Tailpiece | Presto Style |
| Tone Ring | No-Hole Raised-Head / Cast Bell Bronze |
| Truss Rod | Adjustable |
| Truss Rod Cover | Black ABS Teardrop |
| Tuners | Gotoh Planetary Tuners / ABS Buttons / Geared 5th |