An intriguing openback banjo, this C. Waldman Step-Side Chromatic offers impressive tone. Features include a 12" 3-ply cherry rim and a hand-carved cherry neck. It has Waldman's own integral all-wood "Tone Rim" (see Details section below) of California Redwood. Impeccably handcrafted in the USA in Chuck's one-person shop.
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12" 2-Ply (plus step) Cherry Rim
Califirnia Redwood Tone Rim, Coved -- with 3 Tone Holes*
Hand-Carved Cherry Neck w/ Claro Walnut
1/4" x 3/8" Carbon Fiber Reinforcement Rod
17 Fret Ebony Fingerboard w/ 36" radius, scooped
25-1/2" Scale Length
EVO Fretwire
Claro Walnut accent woods
Claro Walnut hand carved tailpiece
Brass Hardware & shop-built tension hoop
Gotoh Tuners, Brass w/ Black Buttons
Custom off-set 3-leg bridge
Renaissance Head
Hand-rubbed oil varnish finish
D'Addario J-55 Strings

*This model has 3 vertical holes in the rim that vary in depth according to the fret scale. This adds sympathetic tones in the same family as the chromatic scale of fretted notes. Other features of the Chromatic are a varied rim wall thickness, coved tone rim and the select combinations of wood.

C. Waldman 12" Chromatic (Step-Side) 12" Openback Banjo, No. 153

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SKU: CW153

Regular price: $1,795 USD
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An intriguing openback banjo, this C. Waldman Step-Side Chromatic offers impressive tone. Features include a 12" 3-ply cherry rim and a hand-carved cherry neck. It has Waldman's own integral all-wood "Tone Rim" (see Details section below) of California Redwood. Impeccably handcrafted in the USA in Chuck's one-person shop.

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