• Front and side of Bob Thornburg Minstrel Banjo

    This handmade reproduction traditional banjo from Bob Thornburg has the grain measure style tack-head pot with a single piece fretless neck. The pot is constructed of an antique grain measure that is bent oak wood for the rim and ~14-1/4" tacked hide head and has a leather band over the tack line. The neck and dowel stick are made of walnut with matching tailpiece, the scroll type headstock has friction tuners and an ebony nut. Simple maple bridge. Oversized modern case included. Made in USA.


    This product is in Fair Condition (Learn More)

    Condition Notes: Plays, though the neck is twisted and bowed, gaps at heel joint, and a mild odor. (This item is sold As-Is)

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  • Front and side of Bob Thornburg Minstrel Banjo
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  • Front neck joint of Bob Thornburg Minstrel Banjo
  • Fingerboard of Bob Thornburg Minstrel Banjo
  • Headstock of Bob Thornburg Minstrel Banjo
  • Tuners of Bob Thornburg Minstrel Banjo
  • inside rim of Bob Thornburg Minstrel Banjo
  • Neck joint of Bob Thornburg Minstrel Banjo
  • Back and side of Bob Thornburg Minstrel Banjo
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The following specs were provided by our  repair and appraisal teams. 

For a more detailed description please call (517) 372-7880.

  • 2014
  • SN 500
  • Signed by Bob Thornburg
  • Satin natural finish
  • ~1-1/2" nut, ~25-3/8” scale
  • ~14-1/4” hide head
  • 4” deep grain measure makes for a bent oak rim with glued and nailed lap joint
  • Fixed tension tacked head with leather tack cover band
  • Dowel stick hot stamped “HANDCRAFTED BY / BOB THORNBURG”, signed and dated 12/14 by maker
  • Walnut one piece neck and dowel
  • Flat back neck profile
  • Carved wood friction tuners
  • Nylon strings with silk-wound 4th string
  • Modern hardshell case (Gold Tone, wine lining)
  • Made in USA

Bob Thornburg Grain Measure Minstrel Openback Banjo (2014)

Bob Thornburg Grain Measure Minstrel Openback Banjo (2014)

AS-IS
Used

SKU: 60U-223252

$800 USD
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This handmade reproduction traditional banjo from Bob Thornburg has the grain measure style tack-head pot with a single piece fretless neck. The pot is constructed of an antique grain measure that is bent oak wood for the rim and ~14-1/4" tacked hide head and has a leather band over the tack line. The neck and dowel stick are made of walnut with matching tailpiece, the scroll type headstock has friction tuners and an ebony nut. Simple maple bridge. Oversized modern case included. Made in USA.

This product is in Fair Condition (Learn More)

Condition Notes: Plays, though the neck is twisted and bowed, gaps at heel joint, and a mild odor. (This item is sold As-Is)
More Details

More Details

The following specs were provided by our  repair and appraisal teams. 

For a more detailed description please call (517) 372-7880.

  • 2014
  • SN 500
  • Signed by Bob Thornburg
  • Satin natural finish
  • ~1-1/2" nut, ~25-3/8” scale
  • ~14-1/4” hide head
  • 4” deep grain measure makes for a bent oak rim with glued and nailed lap joint
  • Fixed tension tacked head with leather tack cover band
  • Dowel stick hot stamped “HANDCRAFTED BY / BOB THORNBURG”, signed and dated 12/14 by maker
  • Walnut one piece neck and dowel
  • Flat back neck profile
  • Carved wood friction tuners
  • Nylon strings with silk-wound 4th string
  • Modern hardshell case (Gold Tone, wine lining)
  • Made in USA
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