Banjo #563 fretless Gourdie “Minstrel” 5 string
$875.00
Mahogany neck w/ semigloss lacquer finish
Classic Minstrel peghead
Oak fretless fingerboard 26 3/16″ scale
Big Gourd 11″ dia x 6″ deep and 2″ soundport
Natural goatskin head
Ebony friction tuners very smooth
Aquila 5B Classic banjo string set medium
Corian nut
Luthier’s Note: This particular gourd has an exceptionally smooth, mellow bottom end that gives the banjo a warm and pleasing voice. I’ve had this gourd in my collection for many years, and it was originally grown in Arizona. Gourds of this size, shape, and quality are becoming increasingly difficult to find, making this a particularly special and unique instrument.
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Gourd Banjo #563 – Fretless Minstrel
A big, bold fretless Minstrel-style gourd banjo featuring a huge 11″ gourd body, a warm mahogany neck, and a 26 3/16″ scale. The large gourd produces a deep, earthy voice with plenty of character, while the fretless design gives it that smooth, expressive old-time feel.
Handcrafted one-of-a-kind by Barry Sholder, this is a substantial gourd banjo with a distinctive look and sound.
