Short Scale Five String Banjo
The same 11” rim as the standard banjo, but with a shorter neck and 20” scale length. A well balanced instrument, perfect for people who want a lighter and smaller banjo but still seek a full sound. I recommend our non-steel string set for this instrument, suitable for standard tuning or tuned up a whole step to “A.”
Short scale five STRING BANJO:
($1950) PLUS SHIPPING
Short Scale Five String
Banjo Specs:
Rim: 11” block rim made from Walnut, Maple, Cherry, Oak or Koa (+$150)
Neck: Matching Walnut, Maple, Cherry, Oak or Koa neck with contrasting stripe. Adjustable truss rod.
Fretboard: Pistachio or Walnut fingerboard with 20" scale length, 15 frets, frailing scoop, matching headplate and heel cap, black or white fret markers
Tuning Machines: Gotoh geared brass and black tuners
Brass Hardware: Un-plated brass hardware which tarnishes over time and develops a unique patina
Tone Ring: Choose from rolled brass or wood
Banjo Head: Renaissance synthetic
Other Features: Matching bridge, bone nut
Strings: Steel or Nylon/Fluorocarbon
Tuning: GDGBD
Case: Includes a hardshell case
OPTIONS AND ADD ONS:
- Curly/figured wood upgrade (+$100)
- K&K pickup (+$150)
- Goat skin head (+$100)
- Brass wire armrest (+$48)