12" Bill Rickard Maple Ridge Banjo & hard Shell Case: Free Shipping
I am reluctantly offering the Maple Ridge model of open back 5 string banjos for sale. This banjo is in excellent condition. If it were not for two minor (nearly invisible dings) on the back of the neck the banjo would be listed a mint.
If you are not aware of Rickard banjo please read the many reviews about the. They reflect an excellence in build quality , ease of play and great sound. The only thing some folks do not like is the absences of exotic inlay ( visual candy). If you are okay with a banjo without a lot of visual bling then consider this option.
This banjo, without the case retails at $1595.00 at the Music Emporium. I am including a new Superior hard shell case which retails for &120.00. I replaced the plastic renaissance head with a John Balch Premium four star goatskin head with a value of $100.00. I will also include a new Remo Fiberskin head with a retail cost of $20.00. The total value is $1830.00 The FREE Fed Ex 9 or UPS, my choice ) shipping with insurance and signature confirmation has a value of $75 - $100.00 depending upon your location. My selling price provides a 30% savings over the purchase of a new.
Unfortunately, I gave away the original renaissance head that came on the banjo, so that is not available.
Please note that I do not accept returns.
The banjo will be very carefully packaged in an instrument box for safe shipment to your location. The shipping service will be either Fed Ex or UPS. Insurance and signature confirmation will be provided. I will email the tracking number to you.
If you have any concerns please read my Banjo Hangout feedback or ask your questions. Please respect the fact that I consider my price to be fair. I am not interested in trades or "dickering down my price". However, if you live nearby and can pick it up in person or I can get it to you maybe we can do a deal.
MAPLE RIDGE BANJO SPECIFICATIONS
These banjos are made by Rickard Banjos right here at Bill Rickard's shop in Aurora, Ontario. Every banjo is crafted to high standards of quality- an excellent instrument for life with a simply perfect design, beautiful tone and playability suitable for both the professional or casual player. This model is especially suited for players of old time music.
The necks are of the highest quality maple with a 25.5 inch scale length,3/8" multi-ply pot with a beautiful black finish, and all hardware except for head & tuners made with precision right in Bill's shop. The neck profile is Dobson style heel & pot has a Dobson style tonering. The ebony fingerboard is scooped at the bottom for clawhammer playing. His necks have a great feel & quality.
Neck:
• 3 Ply Maple Neck• Dobson Style Heel• 25.5 Inch Scale Length• Bone Saddle and 5th• Ebony Fingerboard and Ebony Peghead Veneer• Two Way Adjustable Truss Rod (Adjustable Through Heel)•“S” Shaped Frailing Scoop•“Evo” Fret Wire (Note: Fret Wire Tabbed at Ends to Eliminate Fret Tang Expansion at Fingerboard Edges)• Mother of Pearl Dot Position Markers With a MOP Star at the 5th. Fret Position• MOP Side Dot Position Markers• Gotoh Nickel Plated Planetary Banjo Tuners With a Geared 5th. Sting Tuner• Dowel Stick Construction
Rim:
• 12” Diameter Maple Rim• 3/8” Thick Multi-Ply Rim With an Ebonized Satin Coat Finish• C/W Raw Brass Spun Dobson Tone Ring• John Balch 4 Star Premium Skin Head and a new Fiberskin head• 18 Tension Shoe Pattern• Solid Raw Brass Ball Shoes With Custom designed Brass Rim Bolts and Custom made Brass Rim Bolt Washers• 2.5” Brass Tension Hooks with Custom Cut Brass Tension Nuts• 18 Notch Raw Brass Tension Hoop• Dowel Stick Construction• No Knot Brass Tailpiece, Custom Designed to Hold Looped End Steel or Nickel Banjo Strings• Maple “Rickard” designed Bridge• Brass Arm Rest
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