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Pisgah Dobson Front
$1895 SOLD
The Pisgah Dobson is perfect for those looking for a lighter weight banjo with good sustain and projection. Pisgahs Dobson tone ring is modeled after the original 1881 patent, is bell shaped and gives the banjo good sustain and resonance while only adding 9 ounces to the total weight. The Pisgah Dobson is very responsive, making it a joy to play!
-12" walnut pot
-25 1/2" scale
-Dobson style nickel plated brass "silver bell" tone ring
-2 piece walnut neck with vintage boat heel
-persimmons fret board with frailing scoop
-paddle style headstock with quilted star inlay
-brass Gotoh vertical geared tuning pegs
-brass Gotoh 5th peg
-Remo renaissance head
-no knot tailpiece
-brass retaining hoop with 18 aged brass brackets
-hand made in Ashville, NC
-Includes hard bag
The Pisgah Dobson is perfect for those looking for a lighter weight banjo with good sustain and projection. Pisgahs Dobson tone ring is modeled after the original 1881 patent, is bell shaped and gives the banjo good sustain and resonance while only adding 9 ounces to the total weight. The Pisgah Dobson is very responsive, making it a joy to play!
-12" walnut pot
-25 1/2" scale
-Dobson style nickel plated brass "silver bell" tone ring
-2 piece walnut neck with vintage boat heel
-persimmons fret board with frailing scoop
-paddle style headstock with quilted star inlay
-brass Gotoh vertical geared tuning pegs
-brass Gotoh 5th peg
-Remo renaissance head
-no knot tailpiece
-brass retaining hoop with 18 aged brass brackets
-hand made in Ashville, NC
-Includes hard bag
Pisgah Dobson back
$1895 SOLD
The Pisgah Dobson is perfect for those looking for a lighter weight banjo with good sustain and projection. Pisgahs Dobson tone ring is modeled after the original 1881 patent, is bell shaped and gives the banjo good sustain and resonance while only adding 9 ounces to the total weight. The Pisgah Dobson is very responsive, making it a joy to play!
-12" walnut pot
-25 1/2" scale
-Dobson style nickel plated brass "silver bell" tone ring
-2 piece walnut neck with vintage boat heel
-persimmons fret board with frailing scoop
-paddle style headstock with quilted star inlay
-brass Gotoh vertical geared tuning pegs
-brass Gotoh 5th peg
-Remo renaissance head
-no knot tailpiece
-brass retaining hoop with 18 aged brass brackets
-hand made in Ashville, NC
-Includes hard bag
The Pisgah Dobson is perfect for those looking for a lighter weight banjo with good sustain and projection. Pisgahs Dobson tone ring is modeled after the original 1881 patent, is bell shaped and gives the banjo good sustain and resonance while only adding 9 ounces to the total weight. The Pisgah Dobson is very responsive, making it a joy to play!
-12" walnut pot
-25 1/2" scale
-Dobson style nickel plated brass "silver bell" tone ring
-2 piece walnut neck with vintage boat heel
-persimmons fret board with frailing scoop
-paddle style headstock with quilted star inlay
-brass Gotoh vertical geared tuning pegs
-brass Gotoh 5th peg
-Remo renaissance head
-no knot tailpiece
-brass retaining hoop with 18 aged brass brackets
-hand made in Ashville, NC
-Includes hard bag
Pisgah Dobson Professional front
$2495
The Dobson Professional features a new slotted headstock design in stained curly maple. This model is perfect for those looking for a lighter weight banjo with good sustain and projection. Pisgahs Dobson tone ring is modeled after the original 1881 patent, is bell shaped and gives the banjo good sustain and resonance while only adding 9 ounces to the total weight. The Dobson Professional is very responsive, making it a joy to play!
-12" curly maple pot
-25 1/2" scale
-Dobson style nickel plated brass "silver bell" tone ring
-2 piece curly maple neck with vintage boat heel
-richlite fret board with frailing scoop
-slotted headstock
-brass Gotoh guitar style tuning pegs
-brass Gotoh 5th peg
-Remo renaissance head
-Hawktail tailpiece
-brass retaining hoop with 18 aged brass brackets
-hand made in Ashville, NC
-Includes hard bag
The Dobson Professional features a new slotted headstock design in stained curly maple. This model is perfect for those looking for a lighter weight banjo with good sustain and projection. Pisgahs Dobson tone ring is modeled after the original 1881 patent, is bell shaped and gives the banjo good sustain and resonance while only adding 9 ounces to the total weight. The Dobson Professional is very responsive, making it a joy to play!
-12" curly maple pot
-25 1/2" scale
-Dobson style nickel plated brass "silver bell" tone ring
-2 piece curly maple neck with vintage boat heel
-richlite fret board with frailing scoop
-slotted headstock
-brass Gotoh guitar style tuning pegs
-brass Gotoh 5th peg
-Remo renaissance head
-Hawktail tailpiece
-brass retaining hoop with 18 aged brass brackets
-hand made in Ashville, NC
-Includes hard bag
Pisgah Dobson Professional back
$2495
The Dobson Professional features a new slotted headstock design in stained curly maple. This model is perfect for those looking for a lighter weight banjo with good sustain and projection. Pisgahs Dobson tone ring is modeled after the original 1881 patent, is bell shaped and gives the banjo good sustain and resonance while only adding 9 ounces to the total weight. The Dobson Professional is very responsive, making it a joy to play!
-12" curly maple pot
-25 1/2" scale
-Dobson style nickel plated brass "silver bell" tone ring
-2 piece curly maple neck with vintage boat heel
-richlite fret board with frailing scoop
-slotted headstock
-brass Gotoh guitar style tuning pegs
-brass Gotoh 5th peg
-Remo renaissance head
-Hawktail tailpiece
-brass retaining hoop with 18 aged brass brackets
-hand made in Ashville, NC
-Includes hard bag
The Dobson Professional features a new slotted headstock design in stained curly maple. This model is perfect for those looking for a lighter weight banjo with good sustain and projection. Pisgahs Dobson tone ring is modeled after the original 1881 patent, is bell shaped and gives the banjo good sustain and resonance while only adding 9 ounces to the total weight. The Dobson Professional is very responsive, making it a joy to play!
-12" curly maple pot
-25 1/2" scale
-Dobson style nickel plated brass "silver bell" tone ring
-2 piece curly maple neck with vintage boat heel
-richlite fret board with frailing scoop
-slotted headstock
-brass Gotoh guitar style tuning pegs
-brass Gotoh 5th peg
-Remo renaissance head
-Hawktail tailpiece
-brass retaining hoop with 18 aged brass brackets
-hand made in Ashville, NC
-Includes hard bag
Pisgah Dobson Rambler front
$1895
The Rambler Dobson is the first affordable, sustainable, hand made spun-over rim banjo on the market! This banjo features a 12" stainless steel spun-over rim with a REMOVABLE Dobson tone ring, richlite fingerboard, and a walnut neck. All hardware made in USA by Balsam Banjoworks!
-12" stainless steel pot spun over walnut pot
-25 1/2" scale
-Dobson style nickel plated brass "silver bell" tone ring
-2 piece walnut neck with vintage boat heel
-Richlite fret board with frailing scoop
-paddle style headstock
-brass Gotoh vertical geared tuning pegs
-brass Gotoh 5th peg
-Remo renaissance head
-no knot tailpiece
-brass retaining hoop with 18 aged brass brackets
-hand made in Ashville, NC
-Includes hard bag
The Rambler Dobson is the first affordable, sustainable, hand made spun-over rim banjo on the market! This banjo features a 12" stainless steel spun-over rim with a REMOVABLE Dobson tone ring, richlite fingerboard, and a walnut neck. All hardware made in USA by Balsam Banjoworks!
-12" stainless steel pot spun over walnut pot
-25 1/2" scale
-Dobson style nickel plated brass "silver bell" tone ring
-2 piece walnut neck with vintage boat heel
-Richlite fret board with frailing scoop
-paddle style headstock
-brass Gotoh vertical geared tuning pegs
-brass Gotoh 5th peg
-Remo renaissance head
-no knot tailpiece
-brass retaining hoop with 18 aged brass brackets
-hand made in Ashville, NC
-Includes hard bag
Pisgah Dobson Rambler back
$1895
The Rambler Dobson is the first affordable, sustainable, hand made spun-over rim banjo on the market! This banjo features a 12" stainless steel spun-over rim with a REMOVABLE Dobson tone ring, richlite fingerboard, and a walnut neck. All hardware made in USA by Balsam Banjoworks!
-12" stainless steel pot spun over walnut25 1/2" scale
-Dobson style nickel plated brass "silver bell" tone ring
-2 piece walnut neck with vintage boat heel
-Richlite fret board with frailing scoop
-paddle style headstock
-brass Gotoh vertical geared tuning pegs
-brass Gotoh 5th peg
-Remo renaissance head
-no knot tailpiece
-brass retaining hoop with 18 aged brass brackets
-hand made in Ashville, NC
-Includes hard bag
The Rambler Dobson is the first affordable, sustainable, hand made spun-over rim banjo on the market! This banjo features a 12" stainless steel spun-over rim with a REMOVABLE Dobson tone ring, richlite fingerboard, and a walnut neck. All hardware made in USA by Balsam Banjoworks!
-12" stainless steel pot spun over walnut25 1/2" scale
-Dobson style nickel plated brass "silver bell" tone ring
-2 piece walnut neck with vintage boat heel
-Richlite fret board with frailing scoop
-paddle style headstock
-brass Gotoh vertical geared tuning pegs
-brass Gotoh 5th peg
-Remo renaissance head
-no knot tailpiece
-brass retaining hoop with 18 aged brass brackets
-hand made in Ashville, NC
-Includes hard bag
Pisgah woodchuck front
$1695
Classic Look with classic tone: The Woodchuck is the most affordable hand made open back banjo on the market today.
“classic” Old-Time Sound, good sustain and volume, not too bright however not overpowering. Can be muted for a more plunky tone.
-12" Ash pot
-25 1/2" scale
-Rolled Brass tone ring
-2 piece Ash neck with vintage boat heel
-Richlite fret board with frailing scoop
-paddle style headstock
-brass Gotoh vertical geared tuning pegs
-brass Gotoh 5th peg
-Remo renaissance head
-no knot tailpiece
-brass retaining hoop with 18 aged brass brackets
-hand made in Ashville, NC
-Includes hard bag
Classic Look with classic tone: The Woodchuck is the most affordable hand made open back banjo on the market today.
“classic” Old-Time Sound, good sustain and volume, not too bright however not overpowering. Can be muted for a more plunky tone.
-12" Ash pot
-25 1/2" scale
-Rolled Brass tone ring
-2 piece Ash neck with vintage boat heel
-Richlite fret board with frailing scoop
-paddle style headstock
-brass Gotoh vertical geared tuning pegs
-brass Gotoh 5th peg
-Remo renaissance head
-no knot tailpiece
-brass retaining hoop with 18 aged brass brackets
-hand made in Ashville, NC
-Includes hard bag
Pisgah woodchuck back
$1695
Classic Look with classic tone: The Woodchuck is the most affordable hand made open back banjo on the market today.
“classic” Old-Time Sound, good sustain and volume, not too bright however not overpowering. Can be muted for a more plunky tone.
-12" Ash pot
-25 1/2" scale
-Rolled Brass tone ring
-2 piece Ash neck with vintage boat heel
-Richlite fret board with frailing scoop
-paddle style headstock
-brass Gotoh vertical geared tuning pegs
-brass Gotoh 5th peg
-Remo renaissance head
-no knot tailpiece
-brass retaining hoop with 18 aged brass brackets
-hand made in Ashville, NC
-Includes hard bag
Classic Look with classic tone: The Woodchuck is the most affordable hand made open back banjo on the market today.
“classic” Old-Time Sound, good sustain and volume, not too bright however not overpowering. Can be muted for a more plunky tone.
-12" Ash pot
-25 1/2" scale
-Rolled Brass tone ring
-2 piece Ash neck with vintage boat heel
-Richlite fret board with frailing scoop
-paddle style headstock
-brass Gotoh vertical geared tuning pegs
-brass Gotoh 5th peg
-Remo renaissance head
-no knot tailpiece
-brass retaining hoop with 18 aged brass brackets
-hand made in Ashville, NC
-Includes hard bag
Pisgah Laydie front
$2495
Pisgahs version of the famous Vega Whyte Laydie banjo from the turn of the century. This blond bombshell features a scalloped "electric" tone ring also know as the Whyte Laydie tone ring and is made in house by hand and molded with exacting specifications from an original, making the tone unmistakable from nearly a century ago when it was first created. The Pisgah Laydie presents amazing volume, punchiness, and great responsiveness for playability. Staying true to its ancestor, this model only comes in natural "Whyte" with no stain. The Pisgah Laydie is definitely a show stopper in any banjo setting!
-12" curly maple pot
-25 1/2" scale
-"Whyte Laydie Electric" tone ring
-2 curly maple neck with
-Richlite fret board with frailing scoop
-Vintage style headstock with Quilted star inlay
-brass Gotoh vertical geared tuning pegs
-brass Gotoh 5th peg
-Hawktail tailpiece
-brass retaining hoop with 18 aged brass brackets
-hand made in Ashville, NC
-Includes hard bag
Pisgahs version of the famous Vega Whyte Laydie banjo from the turn of the century. This blond bombshell features a scalloped "electric" tone ring also know as the Whyte Laydie tone ring and is made in house by hand and molded with exacting specifications from an original, making the tone unmistakable from nearly a century ago when it was first created. The Pisgah Laydie presents amazing volume, punchiness, and great responsiveness for playability. Staying true to its ancestor, this model only comes in natural "Whyte" with no stain. The Pisgah Laydie is definitely a show stopper in any banjo setting!
-12" curly maple pot
-25 1/2" scale
-"Whyte Laydie Electric" tone ring
-2 curly maple neck with
-Richlite fret board with frailing scoop
-Vintage style headstock with Quilted star inlay
-brass Gotoh vertical geared tuning pegs
-brass Gotoh 5th peg
-Hawktail tailpiece
-brass retaining hoop with 18 aged brass brackets
-hand made in Ashville, NC
-Includes hard bag
Pisgah Laydie back
$2495
Pisgahs version of the famous Vega Whyte Laydie banjo from the turn of the century. This blond bombshell features a scalloped "electric" tone ring also know as the Whyte Laydie tone ring and is made in house by hand and molded with exacting specifications from an original, making the tone unmistakable from nearly a century ago when it was first created. The Pisgah Laydie presents amazing volume, punchiness, and great responsiveness for playability. Staying true to its ancestor, this model only comes in natural "Whyte" with no stain. The Pisgah Laydie is definitely a show stopper in any banjo setting!
-12" curly maple pot
-25 1/2" scale
-"Whyte Laydie Electric" tone ring
-2 curly maple neck with
-Richlite fret board with frailing scoop
-Vintage style headstock with Quilted star inlay
-brass Gotoh vertical geared tuning pegs
-brass Gotoh 5th peg
-Hawktail tailpiece
-brass retaining hoop with 18 aged brass brackets
-hand made in Ashville, NC
-Includes hard bag
Pisgahs version of the famous Vega Whyte Laydie banjo from the turn of the century. This blond bombshell features a scalloped "electric" tone ring also know as the Whyte Laydie tone ring and is made in house by hand and molded with exacting specifications from an original, making the tone unmistakable from nearly a century ago when it was first created. The Pisgah Laydie presents amazing volume, punchiness, and great responsiveness for playability. Staying true to its ancestor, this model only comes in natural "Whyte" with no stain. The Pisgah Laydie is definitely a show stopper in any banjo setting!
-12" curly maple pot
-25 1/2" scale
-"Whyte Laydie Electric" tone ring
-2 curly maple neck with
-Richlite fret board with frailing scoop
-Vintage style headstock with Quilted star inlay
-brass Gotoh vertical geared tuning pegs
-brass Gotoh 5th peg
-Hawktail tailpiece
-brass retaining hoop with 18 aged brass brackets
-hand made in Ashville, NC
-Includes hard bag
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