Gold Tone IT-250 4-String Openback Irish Tenor Banjo

Chicago, IL, United States

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The seventeen-fret IT-250's short scale neck uses heavier strings and is tuned to GDAE, an octave below the mandolin. This setup is in wide use by many traditional Irish musicians because it provides the plunky tone that works so well with the bodhran, pipes and fiddles found in Celtic music ensembles. The Whyte Laydie tone ring adds carrying power to the tone, allowing the player to use a lighter touch for greater precision with the pick. Clear maple is used for the half-inch thick rim and for the neck. High-quality hardware ensures years of durability and ease of adjustment and maintenance. Any mandolinist will find it easy to switch off to the IT-250 and add an extra dimension of authenticity to their music.Finish: Vintage BrownFingerboard: OvangkolBridge: Maple with Ebony CapTuners: GT Master PlanetsInlay: CloudTruss Rod: Two-Way AdjustableTone Ring: White LadyeRim: 1/2" MapleTension Hoop: Notched SteelBinding: White ABSBrackets: 24Buttons: C-StyleHardware: Chrome PlatedPickups: OptionalTailpiece: GT-CastArmrest: Vega-StyleHead: 11" HC RenaissanceNumber of Frets: 17Nut Width: 1-1/8" BoneScale Length: 19-3/4"Weight: 7 lbs.All instruments from the Old Town School Music Store are professionally inspected before shipping, and purchases directly support the missions, programs, and continued growth of the Old Town School of Folk Music.Questions? Message us anytime!

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