This Banjo is from my Late Husband's JLS Banjos Personal Collection. This Beautiful Banjo was Refinished by JLS Banjos: Gold Plated, Vine/MOP Inlay Neck, Engraved Armrest, Hard Shell Case Included, S/N DN04100001. Morgan Monroe technical representative researched this serial number and provided the following information:"The banjo appears to be one of our MFB-4DX Appalachia banjos. It is the top of the line Morgan Monroe banjo and we they have been in production for over 10 years. I have included the specifications of what the banjo is below.
Series: Rocky Top• Brackets: 24• Resonator: Flamed Maple• Neck: Figured Maple• Fingerboard: Rosewood• Inlay: Wandering Ivy• Rim: 3 Ply Maple• Flange: 1 pc Mastertone Style• Tuners: Ashton Bailey Planetary• Tone Ring: Cast Bell Brass• Mastertone Style 20 Hole• Dual Coordinator Rods• Notched Hoop• Bridge: Rosewood Tipped Maple• Clamshell Tailpiece• Hardware: Gold• Head: REMO• Case: Deluxe Hardshell• LIFETIME WARRANTY
From what I can tell, it appears that this banjo may have been produced in 2004. They have a retail price of $1599.95 new."
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