ROBIN SMITH/HEARTLANDS WALNUT CUSTOM - 2014 - Sold
This USA luthier (1949-2020) is renowned for his detailed workmanship. His formulas for tone rings produced a traditional pre-war sound. His specialised creations are owned by some of the biggest names in bluegrass. He repaired, restored and constructed thousands of banjos in his lifetime. This Custom model in walnut is an outstanding example of Robin Smith's legacy to enthusiastic pickers.
Excellent condition.
Walnut neck. Bound Rosewood fretboard. Hearts and Flowers inlays. Dannick 20 hole tonering. Plated in antique gold. Metal hand engraved in Deluxe pattern from Huber. Fults Pro 5 tailpiece. Rickard 10 - 1 tuners. Gotoh 5th peg. Walnut resonator with double purfling rings. Purcell 5/8" bridge. Huber frosted head. Lightly played by one owner who treats his stellar collection with care and reverence.
In quality hard case with dual neck support. $5400 AUD - Sold.
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