• Showroom photo of Mike Ramsey Chanterelle Cherry Special 12 in. Openback Banjo (c.2008)

    This fine Chanterelle open-back banjo was built by legendary builder Mike Ramsey. This banjo features a natural finish on a cherry pot, and maple neck. Fitted with a rosewood fingerboard and No-Knot tailpiece, and equipped with 5-Star planetary tuning machines. Pearl star and dot inlay adorn the fingerboard. TKL hardshell case included (wine lining). Made in Chapel Hill, North Carolina.


    This product is in Excellent condition (Learn More)

    Condition Notes: Fretwork, head replaced, setup by our shop.

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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.

  • 2008
  • SN 2046
  • Cherry rim
  • Maple neck and dowel stick with center stripe
  • Rosewood heel cap
  • Rosewood fingerboard with pearl star and dot inlays
  • Scooped fretboard after 17th fret
  • Notched tension hoop
  • 26 brackets with L-shoes
  • 5 Star Planetary tuning machines pearloid buttons
  • Rosewood peghead overlay with star inlay
  • No-Knot tailpiece
  • Brass tone hoop
  • 12" pot, 1/4" rim, 12" head,
  • ~25-3/4" scale, 1-3/8" nut, 17 frets
  • Dowel stick reads "MIKE RAMSEY / MAKER / CHAPEL HILL N. CAROLINA
  • Made in Chapel Hill, North Carolina
     

Mike Ramsey Chanterelle Cherry Special 12 in. Openback Banjo (c.2008)

Mike Ramsey Chanterelle Cherry Special 12 in. Openback Banjo (c.2008)

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This fine Chanterelle open-back banjo was built by legendary builder Mike Ramsey. This banjo features a natural finish on a cherry pot, and maple neck. Fitted with a rosewood fingerboard and No-Knot tailpiece, and equipped with 5-Star planetary tuning machines. Pearl star and dot inlay adorn the fingerboard. TKL hardshell case included (wine lining). Made in Chapel Hill, North Carolina.

This product is in Excellent condition (Learn More)

Condition Notes: Fretwork, head replaced, setup by our shop.
More Details

More Details

The following specs were provided by our repair and appraisal teams.
For a more detailed description please call (517) 372-7880.

  • 2008
  • SN 2046
  • Cherry rim
  • Maple neck and dowel stick with center stripe
  • Rosewood heel cap
  • Rosewood fingerboard with pearl star and dot inlays
  • Scooped fretboard after 17th fret
  • Notched tension hoop
  • 26 brackets with L-shoes
  • 5 Star Planetary tuning machines pearloid buttons
  • Rosewood peghead overlay with star inlay
  • No-Knot tailpiece
  • Brass tone hoop
  • 12" pot, 1/4" rim, 12" head,
  • ~25-3/4" scale, 1-3/8" nut, 17 frets
  • Dowel stick reads "MIKE RAMSEY / MAKER / CHAPEL HILL N. CAROLINA
  • Made in Chapel Hill, North Carolina
     
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