T. Mead Banjos and Ukuleles has been in business since 1975. Coming from an extensive background of acoustic instrument repair and restoration, Terry began his luthiery career building arch top acoustic guitars. He discovered a market for handcrafted instruments of a bygone era and worked to create a unique and acoustically superior series of guitars and mandolins featuring all solid wood construction and utilizing many of the meticulous techniques specific to the use of hand tools in woodworking craftsmanship.
In 1991 the Meads moved to California Valley where Terry set up his workshop to begin builidng instruments full time. He discovered an untapped market for wooden banjos which have a sound similar to the old time frailing banjos. The positive response to his innovative and unique banjo design was immediately rewarding and musicians and high end acoustic instrument stores became customers.
This banjo is made of Mahogany and redwood; birds-eye maple peghead overlay. It has a beautiful sweet and soulful tone that is characteristic of old time all wood banjos and is a dream to play. The specifications are:
Scale length - 26.25"
Pot diameter - 11"
Fretboard - 1.375" at nut to 1.875" at body
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