• Full front and side of James Hartel "Reed Martin" Minstrel Banjo

    A replica of an Ashborn Style minstrel banjo and a banjo owned by esteemed player Reed Martin c. 1880.  This banjo has features from both the Ashborn Model and Reed Martin Model that James builds. This 2017 Custom James Hartel creation features a maple rim, neck, dowel stick, and peghead, with a rosewood fingerboard, 11-1/2" skin head, and rosewood peghead overlay, tailpiece, friction pegs, and nylon strings. Sweet tone, beautiful build! Hard shell case. Made in USA. On consignment.


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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.

  • Nylon strings
  • SN 168
  • 2017
  • 1-11/12" skin head (signed, stamped by James Hartel)
  • Brass tension hoop
  • 12 brass brackets and hooks
  • Maple bracket band with herringbone purfling
  • 1/4" maple rim
  • Maple dowel stick stamped "168"
  • Figured, carved maple neck and pegbox
  • Rosewood fretless fingerboard
  • 1-1/2" nut, ~25-1/2" scale 
  • "V" neck profile
  • Rosewood peghead overlay, tailpiece, friction pegs
  • Reverse peghead hot stamped "J.J. HARTEL | FRANKLIN, NY"
  • Hard shell case (black lining)
  • Made in USA 
  • Consignment

James Hartel Reed Martin Custom Minstrel Banjo (2017)

James Hartel Reed Martin Custom Minstrel Banjo (2017)

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SKU: 60U-220758

$2,200 USD
$2,200.00 USD
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A replica of an Ashborn Style minstrel banjo and a banjo owned by esteemed player Reed Martin c. 1880.  This banjo has features from both the Ashborn Model and Reed Martin Model that James builds. This 2017 Custom James Hartel creation features a maple rim, neck, dowel stick, and peghead, with a rosewood fingerboard, 11-1/2" skin head, and rosewood peghead overlay, tailpiece, friction pegs, and nylon strings. Sweet tone, beautiful build! Hard shell case. Made in USA. On consignment.

This product is in Excellent condition (Learn More)
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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.

  • Nylon strings
  • SN 168
  • 2017
  • 1-11/12" skin head (signed, stamped by James Hartel)
  • Brass tension hoop
  • 12 brass brackets and hooks
  • Maple bracket band with herringbone purfling
  • 1/4" maple rim
  • Maple dowel stick stamped "168"
  • Figured, carved maple neck and pegbox
  • Rosewood fretless fingerboard
  • 1-1/2" nut, ~25-1/2" scale 
  • "V" neck profile
  • Rosewood peghead overlay, tailpiece, friction pegs
  • Reverse peghead hot stamped "J.J. HARTEL | FRANKLIN, NY"
  • Hard shell case (black lining)
  • Made in USA 
  • Consignment
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