For sale is a 1978 Goldstar G12 HF archtop 5 string in all maple. This banjo is in excellent condition, only the metal is tarnished from age as is typical. The wood has virtually no dings, very clean inlays and fretboard, only very minor fret wear. The maple on the resonator is especially striking, as is the tone of this banjo. It is loud, bright, clear,but with a deep growl to the bass as well. This is a rare bird! ,all original except for head and bridge and is set up with a Snuffy Smith III 11/16th bridge, I will also include a Snuffy 5/8ths bridge if you like real low action.Neck is very comfortable, rosewood backstrip, ebony fretboard, spikes at 7&9. Comes in a newer Guardian hardshell case with a couple new sets of strings.Will consider trades for slope shoulder or smaller Gibson guitar, or Possibly 00 size Martins. Thanks for looking, aloha, ph
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