• Front and side of Rickard Dobson Custom Openback Banjo

    A custom Canadian creation, this Rickard 5-string has been fit with the desirable Dobson-style donut tone ring. Choice custom elements including a JD Balch hide head on the 12" rim which has a marquetry band inlay with a rosewood rim cap. The maple rim and neck have a brown transparent stain gloss finish. The ebony fretboard has pearloid star and diamond ma inlays and EVO gold fret wire. Ready for tunes with an S-shaped frailing scoop, and nickel Gotoh tuners. Includes Superior hardshell case. Made in Canada. On consignment. 


    This product is in Excellent condition (Learn More)

    Condition Notes: Setup by our shop, stretch of hide head makes it look look askew of tone ring, but it is fine.

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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.2015
  • SN 728
  • Dobson Custom 12" openback
  • Maple  rim and neck in dark toned finish
  • Buckbee-style headstock
  • Dobson tone ring installed
  • JD Balch "coffee stain" hide head
  • Notched tension hoop
  • 26 brackets, nuts and L-shoes
  • 1-3/8" nut, 25-5/8" scale
  • Ebony fretboard with pearloid  star and diamond inlays
  • Railroad spikes installed in frets 7 and 9
  • S-shaped frailing scoop at ~17 fret
  • Adjustable truss rod
  • Gold EVO fret wire
  • Nickel hardware
  • No Knot-style tailpiece
  • Gotoh planetary tuners with black buttons
  • Superior hardshell case (green lining)
  • Handcrafted in Canada
  • Consignment

Rickard Dobson Custom Openback Banjo (c.2015)

Rickard Dobson Custom Openback Banjo (c.2015)

Expert Setup
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Used

SKU: 60U-223849

$1,850 USD
$1,850.00 USD
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A custom Canadian creation, this Rickard 5-string has been fit with the desirable Dobson-style donut tone ring. Choice custom elements including a JD Balch hide head on the 12" rim which has a marquetry band inlay with a rosewood rim cap. The maple rim and neck have a brown transparent stain gloss finish. The ebony fretboard has pearloid star and diamond ma inlays and EVO gold fret wire. Ready for tunes with an S-shaped frailing scoop, and nickel Gotoh tuners. Includes Superior hardshell case. Made in Canada. On consignment. 

This product is in Excellent condition (Learn More)

Condition Notes: Setup by our shop, stretch of hide head makes it look look askew of tone ring, but it is fine.
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.

  • c.2015
  • SN 728
  • Dobson Custom 12" openback
  • Maple  rim and neck in dark toned finish
  • Buckbee-style headstock
  • Dobson tone ring installed
  • JD Balch "coffee stain" hide head
  • Notched tension hoop
  • 26 brackets, nuts and L-shoes
  • 1-3/8" nut, 25-5/8" scale
  • Ebony fretboard with pearloid  star and diamond inlays
  • Railroad spikes installed in frets 7 and 9
  • S-shaped frailing scoop at ~17 fret
  • Adjustable truss rod
  • Gold EVO fret wire
  • Nickel hardware
  • No Knot-style tailpiece
  • Gotoh planetary tuners with black buttons
  • Superior hardshell case (green lining)
  • Handcrafted in Canada
  • Consignment
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