Dotson Neck Parts Banjo with No Hole Five Star (likely Ryan) Tonering

Price: $1,250.00 USD

When this banjo came into my life, my intent was to part it out as it was clearly a bunch of good banjo pieces cobbled together. After playing it a little bit though, I realized it sounded particularly good and with a little setup tweaking, a neck set from Bennie Boling, and some fret work from Casey Sullivan, this turned into a great deal on a radius neck banjo for someone.

Best I can tell, this is what this banjo is made of:

Neck: Maple with ebony radius board made by Ritchie Dotson. I have an email from him confirming that he made it. Neck appears to be cut for a two piece flange and has some finish damage on the heel area. Oddly, the fret ends were filed in a way that cut into the binding.

Rim: three ply maple marked by both Liberty and Intermountain Guitar and Banjo. Has been drilled extensively to accommodate various necks.

Tonering: Five Star No Hole, likely made by Steve Ryan

Resonator: very nice maple Granada style from unknown maker

Hardware: mostly Five Star

A little chaotic but a great sounding instrument and would be a great, relatively inexpensive way to try an instrument with a radius neck.

Comes shipped in an Access brand hardshell case.

Thanks for looking and please reach out with any questions.

Shipping: Cost

Posted By: Karl Smakula
United States, Nashville, TN,

Condition of Banjo: Used - Very Good Condition

Type: 5-String Resonator, Brand: Parts Banjo

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