The 10L model is inspired by the banjos E.J. Cubley made for Lyon and Healy in the latter 1880’s. This is the model which originated the “butterfly” shoes. The 10L is also my attempt to make a nicer student model that is 95% handmade.
The 10L comes strung with Chris Sands nylon banjo strings. They can be tuned up to A and D, and can even be played with a pick. This banjo is designed as a clawhammer banjo, played in standard G,C,A and D tunings. They can hold their own in a jam.
Basic Features
- One piece maple, cherry, or walnut neck (maple and cherry upon availability)
- Pegheds geared tuners
- Bone nut and pip
- 11” x 3” x 1/4” hard maple multi-ply rim dyed dark walnut color
- Handmade notched brass tension hoop
- 10 replica shoes
- Handturned brass hook/nut set
- Cast bronze neckbrace and tailpiece
- Goatskin head
- Handmade hard maple or Brazilian cherry bridge
- Savarez HT Classic stabilon strings
- Comes with Boulder gig bag
Base Price
- Basic Model 10L: $1,200
Photos
Here are a few photos. Find more in the Gallery
