Recording King Carl Jackson Signature Lonesome Dove Resonator Banjo Tobacco Sunburst

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Recording King Carl Jackson Signature Lonesome Dove Resonator Banjo Tobacco Sunburst

Name: Recording King Carl Jackson Signature Lonesome Dove Resonator Banjo
Brand: Recording King
SKU: M19322000001000
Price: 2099.99 USD
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A timeless banjo fit for a bluegrass legend.

The Recording King Carl Jackson Signature Lonesome Dove resonator banjo is a masterfully crafted instrument honoring the legacy of Grammy Award-winning bluegrass icon Carl Jackson. Known for his w

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Carl Jackson Signature Lonesome Dove Resonator Banjo Specifications:

Body

Resonator: Maple
Rim: 3-ply steam-bent maple
Flange: One-piece
Head: Remo frosted high crown
Tone ring: Recording King 20-hole flathead
Tension hoop: 24-bracket notched
Coordinator rods: Dual

Neck

Neck wood: Maple
Neck shape: C-shape
Fretboard wood: Padauk
Scale length: 27 3/8"
Fret markers: Carl Jackson signature
Number of frets: 22
Inlay: Carl Jackson dove
Binding: Ivory plastic
Nut material: Bone
Finish: Tobacco sunburst gloss

Hardware

Tailpiece: Presto
Bridge: Maple/ebony
Armrest: Mastertone-style
Hardware: Nickel-plated

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Orientation: Right handed
Number of strings: 5

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