This is a hard to find, high end 2003 model banjo made with the famous “Lost Timbre” wood rim of kiln-dried old wood dredged from the "Lost Forest" in the depths of Lake Superior (TS600 rim) and turned into a superior tone machine by Tony Pass. - Neck & resonator of figured Claro walnut, nickel plated hardware. Fancy pearl inlays including Christian cross at top of peg head. Maple cross (4 legs of equal length) inlaid on back of resonator. Stelling TKL arch top hard-shell case. Railroad spikes installed at frets 7,8,9, & 10. Banjo serial, # 5625 and the registration is in my name and warranty is signed by Geoff Stelling. The banjo was set up and tuned by Kyle K. Smith in 2005, http://www.banjohangout.org/reviews/search.asp?m=m&v=7625&redir=true ,a legendary setup specialist who spent ½ a day going through it and setting it up. Kyle sets up banjos for many big name professional players. . It stays in perfect tune and the tone is very bright. The nickel plating is bright and shiny and wood is like new with one small 3mm spot on the back of the resonator at the 2:30 position. Look closely at the resonator picture.
Also included are additional Items: Krog electronic tuner, Krog electronic metronome, Banjo lessons Extra bridges, many different finger picks. Capo, mute and leather strap. This model currently sells for $7,000.00 at major music centers. This banjo has been well cared for and played very little as you can see by the spotless head Kyle put on in 2005 (Ludwig “Show Time” head). It is a heavy banjo and with the TKL case, weighs over 22 lbs in the case – actual shipping weight would also include packaging. The shipping and insurance on this item is estimated at $70.00. Buyer will only pay actual shipping and insurance. Serious buyers and inquires only please – ask any questions before committing to buy (757-858-0990 or mgmurray@verizon.net). Shipping to Continental United States only. Checks must clear prior to shipping. Certified funds preferred and will speed up shipping. Local pickups welcome. Price is firm and not interested in trades
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