Griffin Banjos The 'Leveller' - with Hard Case - Commission Sale **SOLD**

Griffin Banjos
£1,200.00
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** SOLD ** The Griffin 'Leveller' hand built in 2007 by James Bowen in the UK. Features block built rim, rock maple neck, ebony fingerboard, renaissance head and a Snuffy Smith bridge. Spikes fitted at 7th, 9th and 10th frets. Supplied with a Quality hard shell case. Commission Sale

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Description

James Bowen, the owner of ‘Griffin Banjos’ is without doubt one of the finest banjo makers worldwide. Excellent designs, selection of the finest materials, attention to fine detail and superb craftsmanship are the hallmark of this world class UK based banjo maker. As a world leading banjo specialists here at Eagle Music Shop we are delighted to have these fine instruments available to order for our discerning customers.

The ‘Leveller’ is of one of the mid range open back maple models in the Griffin range, it is built to exacting tolerances and has a fast action neck as found on all ‘Griffin Banjos’. The full bodied tone is excellent for frailing and clawhammer styles.

The build quality and specification is as follows:-

  • Rim …Hand built thick ¾” block maple rim ebony faced and inlaid with intricate marquetry design
  • Tone ring …Nickel plated brass
  • Tension hoop … Solid brass, nickel plated in the traditional style
  • Twin adjustable ‘Griffin’ polished stainless steek rim rods
  • Tailpiece …Unique ‘Griffin’ design in polished stainless steel
  • Head …Renaissance 11”
  • Neck …rock maple with a central ebony veneer, fitted with a solid ebony fingerboard. Mother of pearl dots and inlay
  • Headstock …Ebony faced with MOP ‘Griffin’ logos
  • Tuners …ABM planet geared – Made in Germany
  • Bridge …Snuffy Smith


The design and choice of hardware, coupled with the build quality of this fine banjo gives a loud melodious tone.

An excellent value hand-built banjo of the highest quality.

Specification

Banjo Type
5 String Banjo
Number of Strings
5 String

Pot

Pot Type
Open back
Pot Diameter
11"

Neck

Number of Frets
22

Headstock

Tuning Pegs
Rear facing planetary tuners

Other

Right or Left Handed
Right Handed
Supplied with Case/Gig Bag
Hard Case

Used Status

Availability
SOLD
Used Instrument
Used

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