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Rickard Dobson Custom Cherry 5-String Banjo - Used  From Other

A pretty little open-back banjo from Rickard!

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Sound Pure's dedication to pre-owned products is unprecedented in the industry. We are a small team of dedicated experts that buys, trades, and consigns. We are trusted by customers all over the world. Our curated collection, is thoroughly tested and inspected by some of the best in the business. Our inventory is constantly changing, ever-evolving, with some items sold before reaching the website. Looking for something specific? Have questions about this product's condition or history? Want more photos, or to simply chat with an expert who's had his hands on this actual piece? Contact us now.
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What We Think

Condition: Used, Very Good

Clear, lively and quick as a mountain stream!  Frailers and clawhammerers of all stripes, dedicated old-timey and otherwise, are sure to smile with this one in hand.


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Manufacturer's Description from Other

Our Dobson model features a three piece laminate maple neck with two way adjustable truss rod, 11 or 12-inch diameter 1/2 inch thick maple rim with ebony rim cap,  Dobson Tone Ring, 25.5 scale ebony fretboard, dots with star inlay, frailing scoop, nickel plated hardware, Rickard 10:1 Ratio Tuners, EVO Gold Fretwire, choice of Remo Renaissance or Fiberskyn head.

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About Manufacturer

Here at Sound Pure we hand-select used and vintage pieces of gear for our inventory. Our used selection always reflects the high standards of quality and craftsmanship that we expect from all of our manufacturers.   We are a small team of dedicated experts, located in Durham, NC.  We buy, trade, and consign instruments that we truly believe in.  Because of this, we have developed a reputation of quality and trust with our customers, located all over the world.   Our best customers are the ones that truly understand our personal touch and commitment to everything we sell, and range from hobbyists and enthusiasts to some of the biggest names in the business.  Our passion bridges the products we love with the real relationships we develop with our customer - whether they are a lifelong musician, or they are just getting started on their musical journey but care about value, quality, and being treated right.  

We vigorously test everything we take in to ensure authenticity, functionality, and reliability.  We are supported by one of the most well-respected luthiers in the Southeast, guaranteeing products that come in are thoroughly vetted, and that products that go out our in premium, performance- ready shape.   We are so confident in our ability to provide the highest quality music equipment in the industry, we even invented our “Try Before You Buy” program where we can ship out a product before collecting actual payment. 

Sound Pure's inventory is constantly changing, ever-evolving, with some items sold before reaching the website.    Looking for something specific? Have questions about this product's condition or history?  Want more photos, or to simply chat with an expert who's had his hands on this actual piece of gear?  It is truly our pleasure to talk with our customers, please do contact us now.  

Specifications

Model: Custom 12" Cherry

Serial: NA

Weight: 6.15 lbs

Rim: 2-Ply Cherry w/Tortoise Binding & Richlite Rim Cap

Neck: Cherry w/Slotted Headstock

Nut Width: 1 3/8"

Heel Width: 2 1/4"

Headstock Veneer: Richlite

Scale Length: 25.5"

Fretboard: Ebony w/S-shaped Frailing Scoop

Inlays: Acrylic Diamonds and Star Inlay

Hardware: Nickel Plated w/Dobson Tone Ring, 18-Notch w/Wide Base Ball Shoes, Tension Hooks, Openball Nuts, Dowel Stick Hardware

Tailpiece: No Knot

Tuning Machines: Nickel Plated Waverly w/Gotoh 5th String

Head: Remo Renaissance

Case: Hardshell