- Near Mint Condition
- Recent
- No Case
- Serial #: 75
20148
Another fine minstrel banjo from the bench of James Hartel, of Franklin NY. This banjo is a perfect replica of a ca. 1840 banjo constructed by famous Virgina minstrel leader Joel Sweeney for his niece. Prominently featured is the ~27" scale arched curly maple neck, which meets the rim below the handmade spring steel tension hoop. Single ply 12" Boucher style rim, with wingnuts. Also features a rosewood tailpiece. A lovely sounding plunker.
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