We are selling the first production Williams Kenny Ingram model banjo sold, S/N KI-01-04-2007 (Serial Number 1, April, 2007). The banjo is completely original and unmodified down to the 5/8” Wadsworth old piano wood bridge, except Bill Keith, Beacon Banjo Co., stainless steel D-tuners were added. The banjo is in near new condition, and is professionally set up to play and sound great. The frets show no wear and there are no belt marks, dents or scratches anywhere.
I won’t dwell much on specific components since most BHO members likely know that Will Williams used the very best of everything to make these custom Kenny Ingram endorsed instruments. I will mention that the Burlile un-plated flathead tone ring, Sullivan factory floor wood #23 rim, and custom mahogany RB-75 style Arthur Hatfield neck are all there. The Williams’s nameplate and Kenny Ingram signed paper label on the rim are shown in the photos. The banjo is protected by a TKL Gibson Deluxe model hard case.
The original bill of sale from Greg Boyd’s store and the Certificate of Authenticity for the Sullivan rim will accompany the banjo. Williams Custom Banjos made a total of 25 Kenny Ingram model banjos over about three year’s time. The banjo for sale is the first one sold and due to a pre-sale agreement with Greg Boyd it spent several months as a demonstrator at various bluegrass music festivals prior to delivery. Kenny checked out and approved the banjo prior to its release, and a number of other people including some Pros such as Greg Cahill played the banjo during that time. I had the opportunity to meet Kenny during the Rage’s performance in Wickenburg, Arizona in November 2008. He played my instrument back stage prior to the Saturday night concert and signed the inside of the resonator. He is a kind and friendly guy and we all know what he can do with a 5-string!
Three day trial period offered with money back guarantee. Return in same condition required and you pay only shipping/insurance cost. I have never had a banjo returned yet. Feel free to email me or call with any questions. Thanks!
Dick Huyett
PickaFive
Cell phone 602-316-1891
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