This banjo is a custom built six string banjo made by Ohio builder David Large. The banjo has all the strings of a five string plus one lower bass string (tuned in G). The addition of the bass string give you the ability to access 5 octaves in the first 5 frets. This is a loud banjo with a big beautiful voice. It is great for clawhammer, mountain style, or three finger. The wood is all American, and has Dave's trademark Persimmon heartwood tone ring. If you play clawhammer, one great advantage is that when you are capoed at the second fret, you can play A tunes with the same fingering as Open C, Open D, or sawmill tuning. No need to mute your banjo, or play harmony notes on tunes where the fiddle plays an octave or note not available on a five string. The banjo has a block rim, and a laminated neck. You'll never hear a banjo quite like this one. The head is a renaissance type, and the pot is 12"
You can see a sample of the banjo being played here: youtu.be/ljDiQ1xIHjE
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