Banjo #561 “Small hands” fretless 5 string gourdie
$625.00
Irma peghead design
Cherry neck with Danish Oil
Ash fretless fingerboard
Gourd is 8″ dia 3 1/4″ deep fiber-glassed interior and braced
Natural Goatskin head
Ebony friction violin tuners
Aquila Nylgut Classic Banjo String set #5B
- Description
Description
Compact Gourd Banjo #561 Built for Smaller Hands
This compact gourd banjo was designed specifically for players with smaller hands and a smaller overall frame, offering all the tone, character, and craftsmanship of our standard Gourdie models in a more comfortable, approachable size.
The neck features a narrower profile that makes fretting easier and more natural for players who find traditional banjo necks too wide or cumbersome. A slightly reduced-scale feel and slimmer dimensions provide improved reach and comfort without sacrificing playability or authentic old-time banjo performance.
The body is built around a more petite gourd, carefully selected to maintain the warm, earthy voice and distinctive resonance that define a traditional gourd banjo. Despite its smaller footprint, this instrument delivers the same rich sound, responsive feel, and handcrafted quality found in our standard models.
Featuring all the same materials, construction methods, and design elements as our full-size Gourdies, this compact version simply packages those beloved features into an instrument that is lighter, easier to hold, and better suited to smaller players.
Perfect for youth, smaller adults, or anyone who prefers a more ergonomic instrument, this compact Gourdie proves that great banjo tone can come in a smaller package.
