About This Listing

if you are looking for a great banjo, with the highest quality of boutique workmanship, this is the one!

This is one of a small number of handcrafted banjos (estimated 60 all told) by Richard Criswell (deceased) in Monticello, KY. It is also one of the very few GOLD PLATED versions he created. It is in excellent condition, with normal slight wear on the gold plating, which is expected for such a well played/loved instrument. Richard used his own engineered tone ring and black rim with matching serial numbers. He used Prucha metal parts & Gotoh Tuners. The neck was also crafted by Richard and features the classic Scruggs inlay.  It has great action and a strong bluegrass sound (CANON!). Great play-ability, sound and feel (hefty), but at 1/2 the price of a comparable Granada! Payment through Zelle is preferred. If you are looking for a great sounding professional level banjo at a reasonable price, look no further.

Includes original paperwork & case, Does not include tuner or strap.


Video sound sample available.

Listed2 months ago
Condition
Brand
  • Criswell Banjo
Model
  • Classic GOLD 5-string resonator banjo
Finish
  • Vintage Brown
Categories
Year
  • 2019
Made In
  • United States

About the Seller

Doc’s Banjos

Loxahatchee, FL, United States
(12)
Joined Reverb:2019
Items Sold:10
2019 Criswell Classic GOLD 5-string  PROFESSIONAL QUALITY banjo
2019 Criswell Classic GOLD 5-string PROFESSIONAL QUALITY banjo
Originally $4,000, now $3,200 ($800 price drop)
$800 price drop

About This Listing

if you are looking for a great banjo, with the highest quality of boutique workmanship, this is the one!

This is one of a small number of handcrafted banjos (estimated 60 all told) by Richard Criswell (deceased) in Monticello, KY. It is also one of the very few GOLD PLATED versions he created. It is in excellent condition, with normal slight wear on the gold plating, which is expected for such a well played/loved instrument. Richard used his own engineered tone ring and black rim with matching serial numbers. He used Prucha metal parts & Gotoh Tuners. The neck was also crafted by Richard and features the classic Scruggs inlay.  It has great action and a strong bluegrass sound (CANON!). Great play-ability, sound and feel (hefty), but at 1/2 the price of a comparable Granada! Payment through Zelle is preferred. If you are looking for a great sounding professional level banjo at a reasonable price, look no further.

Includes original paperwork & case, Does not include tuner or strap.


Video sound sample available.

Listed2 months ago
Condition
Brand
  • Criswell Banjo
Model
  • Classic GOLD 5-string resonator banjo
Finish
  • Vintage Brown
Categories
Year
  • 2019
Made In
  • United States

About the Seller

Doc’s Banjos

Loxahatchee, FL, United States
(12)
Joined Reverb:2019
Items Sold:10

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