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We are an Authorized Dealer for Sullivan Banjos, Deering Banjos,
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After almost 40 years of supplying the finest banjo parts Every part used in the construction of a Sullivan banjo is selected for perfection. Each step of the manufacturing operation is carefully monitored to insure the instrument you will play and enjoy for many years will still be worthy when you decide to pass it down to a deserving grandchild. Skilled hands perform delicate tasks, which a machine could never duplicate. There is a degree of love built into each instrument. Care and perfection is the watchword. Each instrument is built as a personal testament to the skilled craftsmen who passed this legacy down. |
 | SOLD NEW SULLIVAN V35 FLATHEAD BANJO (VINTAGE 35 Maple) ·Highly Flamed Maple Neck and Resonator ·Brazilian Rosewood Fingerboard ·Ebony Peghead with Custom Sullivan Inlay ·Sullivan Historic Factory Floor Rim ·Vintage-35 Flathead Tone Ring ·1 pc. die cast flange ·Finished with Nitro Lacquer with Amber Toner. ·Guardian Fiberglass Case ·Bill Keith Standard Tuners ·Vintage Golden Brown Sunburst Stain more pics. Our Price $4299.00 |
 | NEW ARRIVAL NEW SULLIVAN V35 FLATHEAD BANJO (VINTAGE 35 Mahogany) ·Genuine Honduran Mahogany Neck and Resonator ·Brazilian Rosewood Fingerboard ·Ebony Peghead with Custom Sullivan Inlay ·Sullivan Historic Factory Floor Rim ·Vintage-35 Flathead Tone Ring ·1 pc. die cast flange ·Finished with Nitro Lacquer with Amber Toner. ·Deluxe A4504 TKL Hardshell Case ·Bill Keith Standard Tuners ·Vintage Mahogany Stain more pics. Our Price $4299.00 |
 | NEW ARRIVAL NEW SULLIVAN BARDSTOWN FLATHEAD BANJO Mahogany ·Genuine Honduran Mahogany Neck and Resonator · Rosewood Fingerboard ·Ebony Peghead ·Sullivan 3-Ply Hard Rock Maple Rim ·Sullivan Flathead Tone Ring ·1 pc. die cast flange ·Finished with Nitro Lacquer with Amber Toner. · TKL Hardshell Case ·Planetary Pegs with Ivroid Buttons ·Custom Sullivan Majestic Inlay Pattern ·Vintage Red Mahogany Stain ·5th String Spikes installed at frets 7,8,9,& 10 more pics. Our Price $2999.00 Click Here For Ordering Info. |
 | SOLD Deering Eagle II The Eagle II banjo is a whole new breed of banjo. It
features the ground breaking, patent pending Twenty-Ten Tone Ring which is a
completely original Deering design that is unlike any other traditional tone
ring. It produces a high quality sound that is versatile for many styles of
playing. While the sound is uniquely Eagle, it represents a refinement in the
quality of banjo tone, something that allows the player to soar to new heights.
It is perfect for the player who wants a professional quality banjo that he can
use for playing many styles of music.
·Natural Ebony Fingerboard
·22 Pressed In Nickel Silver Frets
·Original Eagle Engraved Inlays
·Slender Deering Neck Shape
·Fully Adjustable Truss Rod
·Planetary Banjo Tuners
·Geared 5th String Peg Pot: Maple Stained a Dark Red Mahogany ·Deering Patent Pending Twenty-Ten Tone
Ring
·Three-Ply Violin Grade Maple Rim
·True Tone Deering Tailpiece
·Deering Brass Notched Tension Hoop
·11” Top Frosted Medium Crown Head
·24 Round Hooks and ¼” Hex Nuts
·24 Bracket Shoes
·Eagle 2-Piece Flange ·Nickel Plated Hardware
Resonator:
·Maple Stained Red Mahogany
·White Binding
·Straight Inside Resonator Sidewalls
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a Deering Hardshell
Case
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NEW ARRIVAL The newest Deering Maple Sierra with new style fingerboard inlay and Deerings New -06- 20 Hole Bronze tone-ring The Sierra is our most popular model because it is very affordable and you get all the important features that affect the tone and playability. "No one can buy a better
banjo! They could buy a fancier one but not a better one. The satin
finished mahogany neck is made the same as every one of our necks -
fast, comfortable, and precise. A masterpiece of playability! The
pot assembly is the best quality money can buy. It has our 3-ply
maple rim, our top quality sand-cast virgin bell bronze tone-ring, and
our own one piece cast zinc flange. In fact, it is the exact same
pot that is used on most of our more expensive banjos all the
way up to the Gabriella! Some of Deerings competitors
may have a banjo in the same price range but there is a big difference
when you play them side by side. more pics. List Price You Save $600.00 Click Here For Ordering Info. |
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"No one can buy a better
banjo! They could buy a fancier one but not a better one. The satin
finished mahogany neck is made the same as every one of our necks -
fast, comfortable, and precise. A masterpiece of playability! The
pot assembly is the best quality money can buy. It has our 3-ply
maple rim, our top quality sand-cast virgin bell bronze tone-ring, and
our own one piece cast zinc flange. In fact, it is the exact same
pot that is used on most of our more expensive banjos all the
way up to the Gabriella! Some of Deerings competitors
may have a banjo in the same price range but there is a big difference
when you play them side by side. more pics. List Price You Save $600.00 Click Here For Ordering Info. |
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New Arrival New Style Deering Deluxe New Deering Deluxe Features : New Style Italian Pearloid White and Gold Inlays Gloss finish Ebony fingerboard Extra trim on the back of the resonator Extra trim along the edge of the peghead Mahogany neck and resonator Three-ply maple rim Deerings New -06- 20 Hole Bronze tone-ring , Zinc flange Nickel plated metal parts that Deering uses on their most expensive banjos Shop Adjusted Note: This banjo is also available, by special order, in Maple. more pics. List Price You Save $745.00 Click Here For Ordering Info. |
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SOLD Deering Maple Blossom The Maple Blossom is an excellent banjo with a crisp, clear tone. The Eastern hard rock maple neck and resonator are stained a walnut color, and trimmed in white binding with a decorative black stripe. The feel of binding provides a more comfortable neck. Flower shaped mother-of-pearl inlays are set in an ebony fingerboard. The three-ply maple rim, sand cast virgin bell bronze tone-ring and zinc flange construction generate an excellent tone in the Maple Blossom. These features and price make the Maple Blossom one of the favorites. more pics. List Price You Save $949.00 Click Here For Ordering Info. |
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SOLD Deering Calico This is one of the most detailed and beautiful banjos I have ever had in my shop.The crisp, bright tones and delicate beauty of the Calico bring out the real fun of playing a banjo. It has a beautiful Honey stained curly maple neck and resonator with purfling and ivoroid binding. Mother- of-pearl scroll inlays adorn the ebony fingerboard. The neck has a two-way adjustable truss-rod, as do all Deering banjos. Bound in white, the peghead has an elegantly finished look. the slender neck shape is fast and easy to play. The excellent tone comes from our three-ply maple rim, more pics. List Price You Save $1110.00 Click Here For Ordering Info. |
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SOLD Deering Golden Wreath The new banjo is a reproduction of the classic banjos made in the 1930's. It features a mahogany neck and resonator, a 20-hole tone ring, an ebony fingerboard with the traditional wreath pattern inlaid in mother of pearl in both the fingerboard and the peghead. The three-ply rock maple rim is fitted with a traditional one piece, cast zinc flange and the resonator has two prufling rings inlaid on the back surface. more pics. List Price You Save $1120.00 Click Here For Ordering Info. |
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Deering Golden Era The Golden Era banjo is a unique model of the Deering line. It's designed to reproduce the most sought-after five-string banjos of the pre-war era. The unique features of the Golden Era are the thicker neck shape which creates more sustain and the deeper resonator which provides that warm gutsy tone. The fingerboard is made out of Ebony and the flame Eastern hard rock maple of the neck and resonator are stained with a cremona sunburst stain. Mother-of-pearl inlays are the traditional "Hearts and Flowers" pattern. The Maple rim is turned to traditional dimensions and mounted with a zinc flange, twenty-hole virgin bell bronze tone-ring and presto style tailpiece with careful attention to original dimensions to recreate the sound and performance traditionalists desire. more pics. List Price You Save $1120.00 Click Here For Ordering Info. |
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SOLD Terry Baucom Signature Model Deering Banjos Introduces Terry Baucom Signature Model Terry
Baucom, the Duke of Drive, joins the Deering Banjo Company in
introducing his dynamic walnut, signature, 5-string banjo available
now Crafted from elegant, plain walnut, trimmed in ivoroid with
black and white accent stripes, bearing a regal inlay pattern designed
by Greg Deering, and set up to Terry’s personal specifications, Terry
says of his signature model, “Every time it goes on stage it seems to
get better.” The
neck shape has been tailored to Terry’s needs for comfort, and the fast
and accurate fretting demanded by his hard-driving playing style. Set
up includes an 11/16” bridge with slightly wider string spacing and a
banjo head tuned to A. Terry says of the banjo’s stage presence, “It’s
like its up there and you got a mission. It’s there to help you with
the mission and you don’t have to fight it at all.” The
rim is made of red maple, precisely fitted with a newly designed,
lighter weight Deering tone ring which is 7 oz. lighter in weight than
the standard Deering ’06 tone ring. The balance of the weight of the
Terry Baucom tone ring and the red maple rim’s musical response
produces a more resonant sound chamber. From bass notes to highs, every
note is clear and balanced in volume up the entire neck. Terry
commented “It has a tone that if you didn’t see me playing it, you’d
think it was an older banjo that had been played for awhile. Just think
what it will sound like in 2 years!” Ushering in a new realm filled
with opportunities for musical innovation, the Terry Baucom signature
model is clearly a banjo to be reckoned with. |
5th String Spikes for Banjos Another service we offer here at Ron’s Pickin’ Parlor is to install 5th String Spikes. |
AMERICAN MADE
DEERING
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The Goodtime banjo is made in America, within the Deering factory and is designed to produce the finest tone and playability possible for the lowest possible price. The rock maple neck has the frets fitted into the neck the same way many of the classic (now collector's item) electric guitars in the '60's were made and are still made today. This technique has passed the test of time. The neck has a slender, low profile that makes it a joy to play for hands of all sizes. The fret work is precise and accurate and Goodtime banjos have an ever growing reputation for having clear and beautiful intonation. The tuning machines are all geared with a geared fifth peg for effortless and precise tuning. The position markers on the fingerboard are inlaid dots of black delrin. |
 | Deering Goodtime Open Back 5-String Banjo SOLD The Goodtime rim is made of a rock maple and birch laminated rim. Laminated in the same style as the classic banjos from the 20's, this rim is durable, stable and produces a clear, sweet tone. Most banjos in this price range have rims of aluminum which has good structural integrity but cannot compare to the tone of the seasoned hardwoods used in the Goodtime rim. Some companies advertise a "hardwood" rim but don't tell you what kind of wood is actually used. Rock maple and birch are very similar in hardness and both have a vibrant resonance that cannot be duplicated with softer hardwoods. Yes, there are hardwoods that are relatively soft and cannot sound like maple or birch. Don't be misled. Ask what the woods actually are. The diameter of the rim is a standard 11" so heads are easy to find. There are 16 brackets and a patent pending adjustable tailpiece designed by Deering. The tailpiece follows a traditional style and allows thorough and complete adjustments to the playability of the banjo. The metal parts are nickel plated. more pics. List Price You Save $104.00 Add a Deering Deluxe Padded Gig Bag for $75.00 Click Here For Ordering Info. |
 | Deering Goodtime 2 Parlor 5-String Banjo SOLD "Perfect for travel, or for kids from approximately age 8 through 13." Reminiscent of the shorter scale banjos that were popular in the 1890’s, the Goodtime Parlor banjo is a 19 fret, 5-string rock maple banjo that weighs only 4 pounds in the openback version and a mere 5 pounds with a resonator model. Created with a traditional fiddle style peghead bearing a Goodtime logo, this bright, sparkling banjo has good tone and projection despite its smaller size. The banjo includes housed nickel-plated guitar tuners. Features:
more pics. List Price You Save $150.00 Add a Deering Deluxe Padded Gig Bag for $75.00 Click Here For Ordering Info. |
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SOLD Deering Goodtime 2 5-String Banjo The Goodtime 2 banjo has a rock maple neck that is slender and low profile. The frets are precision fitted directly into the rock maple neck just like on the most famous electric guitars made in the '60's (now collector's items carrying very high prices). The neck is fast and easy to fret and fits large and small hands. The tuning machines are all geared including the fifth peg. Tuning is accurate and easy. The precision fretwork gives the Goodtime 2 beautiful intonation up and down the neck. The fingering area has dot position markers of black delrin. The finish is satin in the natural rock maple blond color. more pics. List Price You Save $150.00 Add a Deering Deluxe Padded Gig Bag for $75.00 Click Here For Ordering Info. |
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Deering Goodtime 2Classic 5-String Banjo The Goodtime 2 Classic banjo has a rock maple neck that is slender and low profile. The frets are precision fitted directly into the rock maple neck just like on the most famous electric guitars made in the '60's (now collector's items carrying very high prices). The neck is fast and easy to fret and fits large and small hands. Tuning is accurate and easy with the planetary tuning pegs and geared fifth peg. The precision fretwork gives the Goodtime 2 Classic beautiful intonation up and down the neck. The fingering area has white dot position markers . The finish is a rich dark brown stain with a satin finish. The Goodtime 2 Classic pot (or main body) assembly has a multi-ply rock maple and birch rim. The rim is laminated in the same style as the classic banjos of the 1920's and produces a sweet, clear tone that has been compared to banjos costing three times the price. The 16 brackets are held by traditional bracket shoes. The nickel plated two piece resonator flange is mounted underneath the bracket shoes and adds tone enhancing weight and a finishing touch to the appearance of the resonator/pot assembly. The maple resonator is attached to the pot by small screws through the resonator flange. This makes access to head adjustments simple and easy. more pics. List Price You Save $210.00 Add a Deering Deluxe Padded Gig Bag for $75.00 Click Here For Ordering Info. |
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Deering Goodtime Special 5-String Banjo The Goodtime Special banjo.based on the popular, best selling Goodtime and Goodtime 2 banjos, the maple neck and resonator banjo is now hand-fitted with the new "Goodtime Special Tone Ring," creating a tone and playability that rivals banjos costing 4 times more. more pics. List Price You Save $200.00 Add a Deering Deluxe Padded Gig Bag for $75.00 Click Here For Ordering Info. AMERICAN MADE |
GOLD TONE BANJOS
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SOLD New One Arriving Soon GoldTone OB-250 Features : Nickel plating Gloss finish Ebony fingerboard Hearts and Flowers Inlay Pattern Maple Neck Maple resonator Three-ply Canadian maple rim Bone Nut Curly Maple Binding Brass Sand Cast Tone Ring Includes A Deluxe GoldTone Hard Shell Case Shop Adjusted more pics. List Price You Save $384.00 Click Here For Ordering Info. |
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NEW ARRIVAL Gold Tone BG-250F (Bluegrass Special) The BG-250F is the first professional 5
string banjo in Gold Tones line. It is a vintage replica of
the most famous banjo ever played in bluegrass music. All its parts are
accurate reproductions of the original. In addition, they have added a
maple neck, which brightens tone compared to the original mahogany
necks. Features include a 3-ply Canadian maple rim and the straightline
tailpiece which provides extra downward pressure on the bridge creating
even more volume. this model includes the new GTS planet tuners w/
leather washers. For a no frills, straight ahead bluegrass banjo, the
BG-250F cannot be beat for quality and tone. |
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NEW ARRIVAL Gold Tone BG-250FW Wider String Spaceing for those with larger hands and fingers Chrome plating |
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NEW ARRIVAL New GoldTone Model GoldTone OB-275 Features : Chrome plating Vintage Mahogany Gloss finish Ebony fingerboard Vintage Cross Diamond Fingerboard Inlays Maple Neck Mahogany resonator Three-ply Canadian maple rim Bronze Tone-Ring, One Piece Cast Flange Presto Tailpiece GTS planetary tuners with Leather Washers Vintage Mahogany Finish Includes Deluxe GoldTone Hard Shell Case Shop Adjusted more pics. List Price You Save $365.00 Click Here For Ordering Info. |
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NEW ARRIVAL GoldTone BG-150F Features : Chrome plating Gloss finish Rosewood fingerboard Hearts and Flowers Neck Inlay Pattern Maple Neck Mahogany resonator Multiply Canadian maple rim Rolled Brass Tone-Ring, One piece flange Straightline Tailpiece Planetary Tuners Vintage Brown Mahogany Finish Shop Adjusted more pics. List Price You Save $214.00 Add a GoldTone Hard Shell Case for $99.00 Add a GoldTone Gigbag for $59.00 Click Here For Ordering Info. |
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New Arrival Gold Tone MC-150 R/P Economically priced, the MC-150 has all
quality parts which provide excellent tone. This model is convertible
which means the resonator may be easily detached for open back playing
style. Recently, the MC-150 received a rave review from a popular folk
magazine in England which described its incredible tone for
the price. Features include maple neck, maple tone rim, maple resonator, shoe style lugs, alloy tone ring, two way adjustable truss rod, Straight Line tailpiece, and snowflake inlay.
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SOLD Gold Tone CC-Traveler Features of the Gold Tone CC-Traveler include maple neck, resonator, and body, neck and resonator binding, double coordinator rods, curly maple headstock veneer, brass tone ring, 2 way adjustable truss rod, planetary tuners, and low action for the beginning banjoist. The Gold Tone CC-Traveler is a joy to play and resonates a beautiful and full banjo tone. This banjo has a standard size pot and shorter neck. Recommended for children also. A great sounding travel banjo. The body is the standard Cripple Creek 11" pot with genuine maple rim; the neck is the scaled down 18 fret (22 1/2") genuine maple neck (blond) used with the standard Travel Banjo. more pics. List Price You Save $152.00 Add a GoldTone Hard Shell Case for $99.00 Add a GoldTone Gigbag for $59.00 Click Here For Ordering Info. |
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Gold Tone BG-Mini Possibly the world's only child-sized
fully functional bluegrass banjo and it is way cool. With a two-way
adjustable truss rod, a bone nut, planetary-style tuners and a geared
fifth string peg, this is a lot of quality for not a lot of money, and
it is a very playable novelty banjo. It has an eight-inch head
stretched across a modified, hoop-style solid brass tone ring, and puts
out a satisfactory tone and volume. Its scale length is 19-3/4 inches
and tunes up to the key of C with standard gauge strings, so when
played in it's played in open position (no capo) it feels as if you
were capoing at the fifth fret of a "normal" banjo. |
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Goldtone WL250+ Features: Maple Neck Double Adjusting Truss Rod Dual Coordinator Rods Celluloid Binding Ebony Fingerboard with Modified Tree Of Life Inlay Pattern Bone Nut Chrome Plated Hardware GT Master Planetary Tuners Vega Armrest Brass Tension Hoop more pics. List Price You Save $309.00 Add a GoldTone Gigbag for $59.00 Click Here For Ordering Info. |
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NEW ARRIVAL Gold Tone Dojo Deluxe The Dojo Deluxe model looks
spectacular with its high flame curly maple body. Since the success of
our Dojo, many players have asked for pickup recommendations. A note from Ron, This is such a cool sounding instrument and fun to play. more pics. List Price You Save $234.00 Add a GoldTone Hard Shell Case for $99.00 Click Here For Ordering Info. |
OTHER BANJOS
 | Used Deering Goodtime 2 Classic Features (Consignment Instrument. Free Shipping Does Not Apply) Rock maple neck *Note We are selling this banjo for one of our students that has had a stroke and is no longer able to play the banjo. more pics. $599.00 Click Here For Ordering Info. |
 | NEW ARRIVAL Used 2004 Gibson RB-3 In Good Condition (Consignment Instrument. Free Shipping Does Not Apply) •Standard RB-3 Pattern Inlay •Mahogany neck and resonator •Concentric rings in resonator •Rosewood finger board •Inlaid in Mother of Pearl •Pre-war reproduction 20 hole •Nickel Plated Hardware •One Piece Flange •Keith D Tuners •Red Mahogany Stain more pics. $2850.00 Click Here For Ordering Info. |
 | SOLD Used Epiphone MB-250 Banjo Features : Mahogany Neck Chrome Plated Hardware 1 1/4" nut width Red Brown Mahogany Finish Very Nice Hard Shell Case more pics. $579.00 Click Here For Ordering Info. |
 | SOLD Used Deering Golden Wreath Features Ebony fingerboard and Mahogany neck and resonator Cremona brown stain Mother-of-pearl inlays "Wreath" pattern Maple rim and zinc flange Twenty-hole virgin bell unplated bronze tone-ring Presto style tailpiece Thicker neck shape Deeper resonator Deluxe Deering Hard Shell Case In Excellent Condition more pics. $2600.00 Comes with a Deering Hardshell Case in Excellent Condition Click Here For Ordering Info. |
 | SOLD Like New 2008 Gibson RB-250 The
RB-250 was the workhorse of the Gibson Mastertone line from the 1950s
through the 70s. Today's edition has been retro-updated with classic
prewar styling. The Mastertone has the following features. Mahogany Resonator and Neck Ebony Fingerboard Standard Inlay Pattern Single white binding Nickel Plated Hardware One Piece Flange Five Star Tuners Red Mahogany Stain Deluxe “The Gibson” Hard Shell Case This banjo is in on consignment and is in excellent condition. It has never been really played. Like New Condition!!! |
 | SOLD Used Fender Leo 5 String Banjo Chrome Plated Hardware Full Size Tone Ring Dot Inlay Pattern Access Stage 3 Hard Shell Casee more pics. Our Price $575.00 Click Here For Ordering Info. |
 | Used Deering Goodtime 2 Special Features Rock maple neck Black Dot Inlays Geared fifth peg Satin finish Single coordinator rod Shop Adjusted more pics. Our Price $650.00 Comes with a Gig Bag Click Here For Ordering Info. |
 | SOLD Used Deering Goodtime 2 Features Rock maple neck Fits large and small hands. Geared tuning machines Geared fifth peg Black delrin dot position markers Satin finish Natural rock maple blond color. Open back design Multi-ply rock maple and birch rim 16 brackets with traditional bracket shoes. Nickel plated two piece resonator flange Maple resonator Shop Adjusted more pics. Our Price $475.00 Comes with a Gig Bag Click Here For Ordering Info. |
 | Used GoldTone Dojo Used GoldTone Dojo Features : Mahogany body Biscuit-style design Decorative body binding Unique body design Incredible sustain StraightlineTailpiece Planetary tuners Geared Fifth String Tuner Note: An aftermarket under-the-bridge pickup has been installed on this dojo. Shop Adjusted more pics. Our Price $400.00 Add a GoldTone Hardshell Case for $99.00 Click Here For Ordering Info. |
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