Pisgah Laydie 5 String 12" Openback Banjo with Gig Bag
Handmade in North Carolina USA, this is Pisgahs version of the 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, Pisgah are keeping this model in the "Whyte" with no stain. The Pisgah Laydie is definitely a show stopper in any banjo setting!
Pisgah build banjos with a firm eye on sustainability and use 100% native Appalachian tonewoods.
Supplied with quality padded Gig Bag.
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Specification
Brand Specifics
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Exclusivity
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Exclusive UK Retailer
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Banjo Type
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5 String Banjo
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Number of Strings
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5 String
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Pot
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Pot Type
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Open back
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Pot Diameter
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12"
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Pot Construction
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Curly Maple
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Tone Ring Fitted
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Yes
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Tone Ring Type
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Whyte Laydie
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Banjo Head Type
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Renaissance
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Crown Height
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High Crown (1/2")
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Tension Hoop
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Notched brass tension hoop
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Number of Hooks
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18
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Bridge
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3 footed maple with ebony tip
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Bridge Height
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5/8"
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Tailpiece
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Pisgah Hawktail Tailpiece
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Neck
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Neck Material
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Curly Maple
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Fretboard
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Richlite
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Number of Frets
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17
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Neck Inlays
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Dots
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Scale Length
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25.5"
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Headstock
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Nut Material
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Delrin
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Nut Width
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1 5/16" (33.3mm)
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Tuning Pegs
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Gotoh Planetary Tuners
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Tuner Buttons
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Black Plastic
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Finish
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Finish
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Natural Shellac and Eco friendly low VOC varnish
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Other
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Country of Manufacture
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Right or Left Handed
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Right Handed
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Supplied with Case/Gig Bag
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Gig Bag
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Manufacturers Warranty
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Weight
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7lb 2oz
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