Tiger Maple and Oak Boucher Minstrel Banjo
This is a fine replica of a banjo by William Boucher from the 1850's. This banjo is constructed to Boucher's dimensions and shows 19th century finishing techniques. This is a chocolate brown DYED, not stained, banjo. The semi gloss hard finish is hand rubbed. This is the sound of the 1800's. The banjo in the video is the banjo in this listing.
It has a loud and full sound. The solid construction contributes greatly to this. The heel is a perfect fit to the oak rim. The neck is shaped just like Boucher's, and formed with tools like that of the 19th century. This banjo is rugged. It has incredible response and is very dynamic in its playability. This is due to minstrel banjos having a little longer neck length - thus making the strings slightly tighter and easier to play and bringing out the volume and bass, much like a tall vs. a short piano. It is in the minstrel tuning of dGDF#A but of course may be altered if you prefer a deep clawhammer tuning of Sawmill, Open, Double 'C,' etc....
Everything on this minstrel banjo is handmade, even the brass hooks and brackets. The rim is 3 1/4" deep, 12 3/4" diameter. The scale length (nut to bridge) is 27". The bone nut width is 1 1/2." The friction pegs turn like butter. It's very comfortable to play even for women and teenagers.
I don't have a return policy because I don't want someone handling it for 2 weeks and possibly damaging it or dropping it before you get it. If you are serious about this banjo, make an offer with confidence. You can read about my credibility if you search 'minstrel banjo forum'. Also I have excellent Ebay feedback. Let me warn you, when you get this beauty in your hands you'll never let go!!
This banjo is one of the best sounding, and DEFINATELY one of the best looking banjos to come out of our shop. The tiger
maple is rock hard. The strings are perfectly aligned. The oak rim is SOLID steam bent, the old fashioned way. All of these details contribute to the very pronounced, sustained sound.
This banjo comes with a period style beige drawstring bag.
I am a banjo maker in Michigan. I've made over 100 minstrel banjos, for pros, amateurs, and museum display.
YouTube clip http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QX1y47n8-p0
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