Carver DIY Banjo Kit 2016

A sturdy, no-frills DIY Banjo Kit. Makes an instrument worthy of the rugged pioneers who first tamed America.

This kit tips a hat to the traditional mountain banjo style while taking advantage of modern hardware to create the best instrument possible.

You need no woodworking experience or specialized tools. You’ll be free to enjoy the unique experience of building your own instrument without the worry of costly mistakes. The end result is a fully-playable banjo with a personal connection to you.

Each kit comes with illustrated easy-to-follow instructions.

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Features & Dimensions:
Baltic birch 13 ply neck, and body
Standard 26.25″ scale length
38″ total length
Old-time style neck, angled to provide perfect string action and playability
8″ adjustable tension white drum head
5/8″ maple and rosewood bridge
Built-in tailpiece for simplicity and ease of use
Zero-fret nut for perfect intonation
Steel strings
5 machine tuning pegs
Warm, bright sound thanks to the steel tone ring
Quality stainless steel hardware
Your choice of fretted or fretless fingerboard

Full scale and travel scale options are available upon request.
Maple or walnut overlay upgrades are available upon request.

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