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Designed by Charles Starr Ogsbury and hand-built at Starr Banjos in Gold Hill, Colorado. This Limited Edition 11" openback is built around a multi-ply curly maple Starr Tone-Rim, rather than a conventional tone ring. The hand-carved curly maple neck features a side-edge frailing thumb scoop, abalone headstock star and fingerboard dot inlays. Equipped with aged brass hardware, from the planetary tuners to the tailpiece and engraved armrest. Comes with a gigbag. Made in USA.
This product is in Fair Condition (Learn More)
Condition Notes: The end of the fingerboard is rounded inward on treble side causing the strings to be really close to edge of fingerboard, this banjo could benefit from some fretwork and setup. (This item is sold As-Is)× This used product is in Fair Condition
Fair condition items are used and have various imperfections that impact the function of the item. They aren’t broken but have minor functional issues and minor to severe cosmetic imperfections. Ideal for budget-conscious players or those willing to give it a little extra care.
Condition Notes: The end of the fingerboard is rounded inward on treble side causing the strings to be really close to edge of fingerboard, this banjo could benefit from some fretwork and setup. (This item is sold As-iS)
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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.
- 2025
- SN 070
- Satin amber finish
- 11" three-ply curly maple Starr rim
- Tortoise plastic rim binding, dark interior and rim cap finish
- No tone ring
- 24 brackets, notched brass tension hoop, aged brass hardware
- Renaissance head
- Flamed maple neck, hand-carved, golden-brown stain
- Side-edge frailing thumb-scoop
- Rosewood fingerboard
- Abalone dot fingerboard inlays
- Maple "rim-rod" dowel stick
- Rosewood peghead overlay and heel cap
- Abalone star peghead inlay
- Two-way adjustable truss rod
- 1-1/4" nut, ~26-1/4" scale
- 22 frets (neck width at heel may effect 1st string upper register playability)
- Adjustable tailpiece
- Deering bridge installed
- Engraved armrest
- Planetary-style tuners with amber buttons
- Original ProTour gigbag
- Made in USA
- Sold AS-IS
Starr Gold Hill Limited Edition 11 in. Openback Banjo (2025)
Starr Gold Hill Limited Edition 11 in. Openback Banjo (2025)
SKU: 60U-224413
Designed by Charles Starr Ogsbury and hand-built at Starr Banjos in Gold Hill, Colorado. This Limited Edition 11" openback is built around a multi-ply curly maple Starr Tone-Rim, rather than a conventional tone ring. The hand-carved curly maple neck features a side-edge frailing thumb scoop, abalone headstock star and fingerboard dot inlays. Equipped with aged brass hardware, from the planetary tuners to the tailpiece and engraved armrest. Comes with a gigbag. Made in USA.
Condition Notes: The end of the fingerboard is rounded inward on treble side causing the strings to be really close to edge of fingerboard, this banjo could benefit from some fretwork and setup. (This item is sold As-Is)
Fair condition items are used and have various imperfections that impact the function of the item. They aren’t broken but have minor functional issues and minor to severe cosmetic imperfections. Ideal for budget-conscious players or those willing to give it a little extra care.
Condition Notes: The end of the fingerboard is rounded inward on treble side causing the strings to be really close to edge of fingerboard, this banjo could benefit from some fretwork and setup. (This item is sold As-iS)
Learn more about our condition ratings
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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.
- 2025
- SN 070
- Satin amber finish
- 11" three-ply curly maple Starr rim
- Tortoise plastic rim binding, dark interior and rim cap finish
- No tone ring
- 24 brackets, notched brass tension hoop, aged brass hardware
- Renaissance head
- Flamed maple neck, hand-carved, golden-brown stain
- Side-edge frailing thumb-scoop
- Rosewood fingerboard
- Abalone dot fingerboard inlays
- Maple "rim-rod" dowel stick
- Rosewood peghead overlay and heel cap
- Abalone star peghead inlay
- Two-way adjustable truss rod
- 1-1/4" nut, ~26-1/4" scale
- 22 frets (neck width at heel may effect 1st string upper register playability)
- Adjustable tailpiece
- Deering bridge installed
- Engraved armrest
- Planetary-style tuners with amber buttons
- Original ProTour gigbag
- Made in USA
- Sold AS-IS
