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ALLEN BANJO, Professional Bluegrass Machine! Made in the USA, Gibson Strings
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Description Brand: ALLEN Country/Region of Manufacture: United States Banjo Type: Resonator, Bluegrass Model: ABILENE Number of Strings: 5
Please check out the Allen Banjo Company website for details and specifications on this model. There is also a link to a Youtube video of Greg Cahill playing his Abilene model. Click on the link "Hear an Allen Banjo" to listen. There are also reviews of Allen Banjos on the Banjo hangout....those who know them and play them...love them! This particular instrument is a custom ordered ABILENE model made by Fonza in 1999. Today this model is selling for $3475.00 USD. Here is a great opportunity to get a steal of a deal on a wonderful, pro-level, custom banjo. Details of this banjo are summarized below.Model: Abilene, 1999Neck: Walnut, slim profile, 1 11/32" nut widthRim: 3 ply, hard mapleTone Ring: JLS Stull, #12Resonator: Walnut Burl with custom inlayFlange: One pieceTailpiece: Kirschner adjustableTuners: Planet, 5-StarBridge: Compensated MoonCase: TKL, original hardshell, in fair conditionCondition:Overall excellent condition for a banjo that has been loved and played a lot! Frets have plenty of life, neck is fast and easy to play with just the right amount of relief. Hardware shows a lovely patina and the type of wear that would be expected in a banjo that has been played and enjoyed often. Original TKL hardshell case is worn, but will offer suitable protection for shipping. Missing truss rod cover but a replacement can be ordered directly from Fonza. This is a great deal on a fantastic instrument suitable for advanced and professional players.Tone:Tone is powerful, dry and punchy with a short decay and woody overtones. Follow the YOUTUBE link from the Allen Banjo website to listen to this model being played by Greg Cahill.Note: Shipping to approved Paypal addresses only in Canada and the US. Ebay's shipping calculator is not accurate. I charge actual shipping and insurance costs based on your location.
Description
| Brand: | ALLEN | Country/Region of Manufacture: | United States |
| Banjo Type: | Resonator, Bluegrass | Model: | ABILENE |
| Number of Strings: | 5 |
Please check out the Allen Banjo Company website for details and specifications on this model. There is also a link to a Youtube video of Greg Cahill playing his Abilene model. Click on the link "Hear an Allen Banjo" to listen. There are also reviews of Allen Banjos on the Banjo hangout....those who know them and play them...love them! This particular instrument is a custom ordered ABILENE model made by Fonza in 1999. Today this model is selling for $3475.00 USD. Here is a great opportunity to get a steal of a deal on a wonderful, pro-level, custom banjo. Details of this banjo are summarized below.Model: Abilene, 1999Neck: Walnut, slim profile, 1 11/32" nut widthRim: 3 ply, hard mapleTone Ring: JLS Stull, #12Resonator: Walnut Burl with custom inlayFlange: One pieceTailpiece: Kirschner adjustableTuners: Planet, 5-StarBridge: Compensated MoonCase: TKL, original hardshell, in fair conditionCondition:Overall excellent condition for a banjo that has been loved and played a lot! Frets have plenty of life, neck is fast and easy to play with just the right amount of relief. Hardware shows a lovely patina and the type of wear that would be expected in a banjo that has been played and enjoyed often. Original TKL hardshell case is worn, but will offer suitable protection for shipping. Missing truss rod cover but a replacement can be ordered directly from Fonza. This is a great deal on a fantastic instrument suitable for advanced and professional players.Tone:Tone is powerful, dry and punchy with a short decay and woody overtones. Follow the YOUTUBE link from the Allen Banjo website to listen to this model being played by Greg Cahill.Note: Shipping to approved Paypal addresses only in Canada and the US. Ebay's shipping calculator is not accurate. I charge actual shipping and insurance costs based on your location.