Banjo is 2011 serial #3478 and is in like-new condition with upgrades detailed here. I replaced the Elite head with a John Balch goat skin head he made using my RP as the forming rim. I would also include the original Elite head. I also upgraded by adding a Ni-plated dowell ferrule, normally only on Bart's higher end models, and I replaced the standard tuning peg knobs with upgraded Iveroid buttons (could include originals if wanted). Added an arm rest. Mahogany neck, scooped.
No dings or marks on it.
Bought from Elderly with the description below:
"Bart's only model with a 12" rim - Mahogany neck, 12" diameter rim with rolled brass tone hoop and Elite Renaissance head, 26 brackets, Five Star planetary tuning pegs, adjustable truss rod, ebony fretboard (1-1/4" wide at nut, ~26 3/16" scale) scooped above 17th fret, ebony peghead overlay with pearl star inlay. Bottom edge of rim is stained black."
I didn't get a case with it, but do have an older Gibson hardshell case suited for a resonator banjo which is large enough, with satin lining, with replaced handle. Included.
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