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  • Front and side of Chuck Lee Custom Cottonwood Openback Banjo, 11" Rim, Dobson Tone Ring

    Custom Chuck Lee Cottonwood with walnut neck & dark-stained 11" maple rim.  Beautiful rose inlaid on peghead.  In traditional fashion, the Dobson tone ring sits on a brass hoop.  Added features are side-grooved tension hoop for armrest-free playing comfort,  PegHeds planetary geared tuning pegs (look like friction pegs), goatskin head, and of course, Chuck Lee's excellent tone. 

    Case available separately.

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  • Front of Chuck Lee Custom Cottonwood Openback Banjo, 11" Rim, Dobson Tone Ring
  • Tailpiece and bridge of Chuck Lee Custom Cottonwood Openback Banjo, 11" Rim, Dobson Tone Ring
  • Neck scoop of Chuck Lee Custom Cottonwood Openback Banjo, 11" Rim, Dobson Tone Ring
  • Fretboard of Chuck Lee Custom Cottonwood Openback Banjo, 11" Rim, Dobson Tone Ring
  • Front headstock of Chuck Lee Custom Cottonwood Openback Banjo, 11" Rim, Dobson Tone Ring
  • Back headstock of Chuck Lee Custom Cottonwood Openback Banjo, 11" Rim, Dobson Tone Ring
  • Neck joint of Chuck Lee Custom Cottonwood Openback Banjo, 11" Rim, Dobson Tone Ring
  • Inside rim of Chuck Lee Custom Cottonwood Openback Banjo, 11" Rim, Dobson Tone Ring
  • Back and side of Chuck Lee Custom Cottonwood Openback Banjo, 11" Rim, Dobson Tone Ring
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Chuck Lee Cottonwood #852 (CLCOT-852)

  • Walnut 3-piece neck, Dobson heel
  • Maple 11" bent rim with curly maple rim cap
  • Dobson tone ring sitting on brass hoop
  • Tension hoop has side groove for hooks
  • Cottonwood peghead shape, ebony overlay
  • Rose peghead inlay, various shell types
  • PegHeds micro-gear planetary tuners (look like ebony friction pegs)
  • Ebony fingerboard (1-3/8" nut width, 25-1/2" scale) with long Texas scoop
  • Fret markers - side dots only
  • Nickel plated hardware
  • Renaissance head
  • Ebony-top maple bridge
  • No Knot tailpiece
  • Traditional dowel stick construction
  • Satin oil varnish finish
  • Medium Elixir strings
  • Serial number 852
  • Case available separately

Chuck Lee Custom Cottonwood Openback Banjo, 11" Rim, Dobson Tone Ring

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SKU: CLCOT-852

Regular price
$3,625 USD
Regular price
Sale price
$3,625 USD
Experience the Elderly Difference

Custom Chuck Lee Cottonwood with walnut neck & dark-stained 11" maple rim.  Beautiful rose inlaid on peghead.  In traditional fashion, the Dobson tone ring sits on a brass hoop.  Added features are side-grooved tension hoop for armrest-free playing comfort,  PegHeds planetary geared tuning pegs (look like friction pegs), goatskin head, and of course, Chuck Lee's excellent tone. 

Case available separately.

More Details

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Chuck Lee Cottonwood #852 (CLCOT-852)

  • Walnut 3-piece neck, Dobson heel
  • Maple 11" bent rim with curly maple rim cap
  • Dobson tone ring sitting on brass hoop
  • Tension hoop has side groove for hooks
  • Cottonwood peghead shape, ebony overlay
  • Rose peghead inlay, various shell types
  • PegHeds micro-gear planetary tuners (look like ebony friction pegs)
  • Ebony fingerboard (1-3/8" nut width, 25-1/2" scale) with long Texas scoop
  • Fret markers - side dots only
  • Nickel plated hardware
  • Renaissance head
  • Ebony-top maple bridge
  • No Knot tailpiece
  • Traditional dowel stick construction
  • Satin oil varnish finish
  • Medium Elixir strings
  • Serial number 852
  • Case available separately