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    A nice open back banjo build from Denmark, with interesting features including Dobson-style tone ring and walnut neck, metal clad rim, 12" Renaissance head (goatskin head included). Equipped with brass hardware, a slotted peghead and slotted 5th string tuner. Gigbag included.
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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
  • c. 2000
  • SN 012
  • EC
  • Oiled wood finish
  • 1-3/8" nut, 25-5/8" scale
  • Metal clad rim
  • 12" Renaissance head (goatskin head included)
  • Dowel stick carved "Johannes Bonefaas & Sons Cl#012"
  • 20 brackets (3 slightly bent) and nuts (6 replaced)
  • Notched tension hoop
  • Dobson-style tone ring
  • Handcrafted brass tailpiece
  • Walnut neck with Dobson-style heel
  • Macassar ebony fingerboard scooped after 19th fret
  • "V" neck profile
  • 2-on-a-plate tuners, geared slotted 5th string 
  • Slotted angled peghead with ebony overlay
  • Brass hardware
  • Gigbag
  • Made in Denmark

Johannes Bonefaas & Sons 12" Openback Banjo (c.2000)

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SKU: 60U-210867

Regular price
$2,700 USD
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$2,700 USD
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A nice open back banjo build from Denmark, with interesting features including Dobson-style tone ring and walnut neck, metal clad rim, 12" Renaissance head (goatskin head included). Equipped with brass hardware, a slotted peghead and slotted 5th string tuner. Gigbag included.
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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
  • c. 2000
  • SN 012
  • EC
  • Oiled wood finish
  • 1-3/8" nut, 25-5/8" scale
  • Metal clad rim
  • 12" Renaissance head (goatskin head included)
  • Dowel stick carved "Johannes Bonefaas & Sons Cl#012"
  • 20 brackets (3 slightly bent) and nuts (6 replaced)
  • Notched tension hoop
  • Dobson-style tone ring
  • Handcrafted brass tailpiece
  • Walnut neck with Dobson-style heel
  • Macassar ebony fingerboard scooped after 19th fret
  • "V" neck profile
  • 2-on-a-plate tuners, geared slotted 5th string 
  • Slotted angled peghead with ebony overlay
  • Brass hardware
  • Gigbag
  • Made in Denmark