I've decided to put up for sale my rare Dave Pickett 5 String Banjo. Dave is one of the banjo makers featured in Foxfire 3. I can find no information on him on the Internet other than references to him in relation to Foxfire.
This banjo is just like the one he is shown making in the Foxfire book, block construction rim.
Dave's dad was a gunsmith, and it shows in the craftsmanship of the incredible flamed maple neck of this banjo. Dave himself was a machinist, and he machined the neck brace, tension hoop, brass rim cap, and adjustable neck angle bracket at the end of the dowel stick inside the rim (see pics).
The only thing I have replaced is the bluegrass style tailpiece (still have) with a new brass Will Fielding. Original non geared tuners work incredibly well.
The only other non original item is a 5th string capo added by the previous owner, which can be easily removed.
It's a wonderful sounding and playing banjo.
I can send sound and/or video clips upon request.
I've reduced the asking price, but if there's no interest at this price I'll be keeping it.
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