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    Hand carved neck of spalted mango has a large S-shaped peghead, Menzies' distinctive shape, and symmetrically contoured fingerboard with deep scoop.  The gourd has a natural goatskin head.  Handmade by Jeff Menzies.
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  • Menzies Gourd Banjo #505
  • Handcarved spalted mango wood neck
  • Large S-shaped peghead
  • Symmetrical fingerboard with deep 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 Purpleheart tuning pegs
  • Handcarved wood tailpiece, handmade bridge
  • Bone nut 
  • Nylgut strings
  • Scale: approx 26-1/2""
  • Overall length: 45"
  • Handmade by Jeff Menzies in Jamaica

Menzies Fretless Gourd Banjo #505

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SKU: MGB85-505

Regular price
$995 USD
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$995 USD
Hand carved neck of spalted mango has a large S-shaped peghead, Menzies' distinctive shape, and symmetrically contoured fingerboard with deep scoop.  The gourd has a natural goatskin head.  Handmade by Jeff Menzies.
More Details

More Details

  • Menzies Gourd Banjo #505
  • Handcarved spalted mango wood neck
  • Large S-shaped peghead
  • Symmetrical fingerboard with deep 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 Purpleheart tuning pegs
  • Handcarved wood tailpiece, handmade bridge
  • Bone nut 
  • Nylgut strings
  • Scale: approx 26-1/2""
  • Overall length: 45"
  • Handmade by Jeff Menzies in Jamaica