Menzies fretless 4-string gourd banjo #509 has a coconut wood neck with elongated oval peghead. The fingerboard swells where it meets the gourd. There is no scoop or logo for a more antique look. Strung with genuine gut strings. (Strings were acquired from the late Mike Seeger when Jeff made a banjo for him.) Hand made with Jeff's usual good care and attention.
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Menzies Gourd Banjo #509 (MGB4-509)

4-string neck (3 long strings, one short)
Oval peghead
Handcarved coconut wood neck
Swelled neck shape, no scoop
Gourd body with soundhole on side
Gourd measures approx 9-1/2" wide X 6-1/4" tall
Goatskin head is tacked & glued in place
Handcarved hardwood tuning pegs, tailpiece & bridge
Bone nut
Strings: Genuine Gut
Replacement strings: Aquila #1B Nylgut strings (5-string set) (AQ1BR)
Scale: approx 24-3/4"
Overall length: 34"
Handmade by Jeff Menzies in Jamaica

Menzies Fretless 4-String Gourd Banjo #509

Name: Menzies Fretless 4-String Gourd Banjo #509
Brand: Menzies
SKU: MGB4-509
Price: 950.0 USD
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Menzies fretless 4-string gourd banjo #509 has a coconut wood neck with elongated oval peghead. The fingerboard swells where it meets the gourd. There is no scoop or logo for a more antique look. Strung with genuine gut strings. (Strings were acquired from the late Mike Seeger when Jeff made a banjo for him.) Hand made with Jeff's usual good care and attention.

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