James Hartel is a well-known builder of early minstrel banjo reproductions. Made in USA. This banjo is a replica of Henry Stichter Fretless Minstrel Banjo, circa 1848, and features a 5/16 maple rim with 14" skin head, 7 brackets, l-shoes and nuts, tension hoop, maple neck and dowel stick, and rosewood tailpiece. Friction tuners in Minstrel style peghead.

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SN 40
2003
14" skin head (signed, stamped by James Hartel)
Boucher-style 5/16" single-ply oak rim
Dowel stick stamped "40" and "J.J. Hartel"
7 brackets, shoes and nuts
Tension hoop
Curly maple neck
Carved neck heel
Rosewood tailpiece and shield-shaped friction tuners
31" scale, 1-5/8"~ nut width
Black painted brass and steel hardware
Made in USA

James Hartel Henry Stichter Fretless Minstrel Banjo (2003)

Name: James Hartel Henry Stichter Fretless Minstrel Banjo (2003)
Brand: James Hartel
SKU: 60U-222445
Price: 2700.00 USD

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James Hartel is a well-known builder of early minstrel banjo reproductions. Made in USA. This banjo is a replica of Henry Stichter Fretless Minstrel Banjo, circa 1848, and features a 5/16 maple rim with 14" skin head, 7 brackets, l-shoes and nuts, tension hoop, maple neck and dowel stick, and rosewood tailpiece. Friction tuners in Minstrel style peghead.

This product is in Excellent condition (Learn More)