long neck open back 5-string banjo, maple rim, 24 brackets, whyte laydie tone ring, incl case

Richwood RMB-1405-LN<br><br>The Richwood longneck banjo is tuned in the low E tuning with the same intervals as the G tuning of a standard banjo. This low tuning can be used in many music styles and fits many singers better than the higher pitched G tuning. With a capo on the third fret, a regular banjo tuning is acheived again. Because of the low tuning this banjo is best used with medium gauge strings.<br>The open back of this banjo gives it a round, mellow sound. To be sure it will not drown in the mix, the Richwood RMB-1405-LN has a Whyte Laydie tone ring which gives it ample volume and clarity.The RMB-1405-LN has two coordinator rods for improved stability.<br><br>The most well known player of long neck banjos is Pete Seeger<br>The fingerboard is scooped from the 18th fret upwards to facilitate the frailing technique. Because of the long neck, a standard case would not fit and we supply a case with each Richwood RMB-1405-LN.<br><br>specs:<br><br>top: Remo Renaissance 11”<br>rim: 12,7 mm 3-ply maple<br>resonator: open back<br>tension hoop: notched brass, chrome plated<br>tone ring: Whyte Laydie brass, chrome plated<br>neck: maple<br>fingerboard: ebony<br>fb inlay: MOP snowflakes<br>bridge: 5/8 inch maple with ebony cap<br>machine heads: high quality planetary machine heads 4:1 ratio<br>arm rest: Vega style<br>truss rod: two-way adjustable<br>coordinator rods: two coordinator rods<br>scale length: 813 mm / 32"<br>nut width: 30mm<br>nut material: bone<br>binding: ABS black<br>finish: highgloss clear<br>hardware: chrome plated<br>strings: 013, 026W, 018, 016, 013<br>tuning: E-B-E-G#-B<br>brackets: 24<br>weight: app. 3,2 kg<br><br>