FRAMUS 5 STRING BANJO

This German  banjo was made in 1969. This has their best heavy Gibson style arch top tone ring which produces great power and tone. (two photos showing this were taken when the banjo was still stripped down) Every thing is original and complete except for the new compensated bridge and features the very decorative four piece flange and armrest which are in excellent condition. It also features the Framus gizmo for adjusting the action with a simple turn of an allen key, brilliant! There are one or two scuffs from use but it's still a fine looking banjo as the photos show and sounds great. A fairly heavy beast  with a neck made from multi-laminate made from unused German aeroplane propeller blanks, or so I'm told. (close up photo below) I'm also told that Finbar Furey used to play one of these. Comes with a case. Price: £380

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