Doug Unger Custom Electric (2011)
$5,500
sku: 60U-2551
A great Victorian-style banjo made in the 21st century, this Doug Unger Custom Electric has an excellent sound. It has a 3-piece mahogany neck with carved heel and a ivoroid-bound ebony fretboard with intricate Fairbanks-style snail shell inlays (some with heart of abalone framing). The half-spun Electric-style black rim is ivoroid-bound with snail and tortoise plastic marquetry and is equipped with an Electric (Whyte Laydie) tone ring. A superb example of Doug Unger’s artistry and quality, this incredible instrument is in excellent+ condition. More Details...
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A great setup can make a world of difference. This instrument has been thoroughly inspected and expertly set up to play comfortably and sound its best.
- Fine quality handmade banjo from artist/musician Doug Unger
- 3-piece mahogany neck with carved Cole style boat heel
- "Hotrod" truss rod adjusts at heel
- Fancy engraved Fairbanks style snail shell inlays (some with heart of abalone framing) in ivoroid-bound ebony fretboard with multiple underlays and star, "dogwood" flower and crown inlays
- 22 frets
- Half-spun Electric-style black rim is ivoroid-bound with snail and tortoise plastic marquetry
- Electric (Whyte Laydie) tone ring
- 10-1/2" skin head
- ~26-1/8" scale length
- 7/16" rim
- 26 reproduction Presentation-style brackets (special bracket wrench in case)
- 5-Star Planetary pegs with ebony buttons
- New No Knot tailpiece
- Fluted fossilized ivory nuts
- Engraved snail maker's plate on dowel stick
- Softshell case
- EC+