Beautiful Masterpiece Bluegrass Banjo Gold - Colored Plating, Carved Heel, New Tone Ring Start Price USD 950.00 Current Price USD 950.00 Time Left - Bid Count 0 Buy It Now Price USD 1,250.00 Reserve Price - Start Time Monday, July 14, 2008 End Time Monday, July 21, 2008 Location Long Beach, California See more about 'Beautiful Masterpiece Bluegrass Banjo' Description Beautiful Masterpiece BanjoCarved HeelGold-Colored PlatingNew Gold-Plated JLS-12 Tone RingBeautiful to look at, a pleasure to play, a delight to hear!This is an imported 1980's era banjo.  It sounds great!  The banjo in its original condition had a wonderful sound.... and the sound has even been improved with the installation of a brand new, gold-plated JLS-12 tone ring. Also has a brand new clear head.The tone ring was purchased through the Janet Davis Music Company, which describes the tone ring as follows:  "The JLS Special #12 tone ring was originally designed by Bob Cathey. This sand cast ring was based upon a Gibson RB12 tone ring, including the "top tension" weight, alloy, & formulation of metal. The intent,--to yield an original pre-war style tone ring in appearance, content & tonal output. The same procedure was also used with a pre war Gibson RB4, to reproduce an original Style 4 tone ring. Both tone rings are of the same bell bronze with 20 holes drilled.The #12 is heavier than the #4, & the 20 holes are at reciprocals of the inside face, whereas the holes of the #4 ring go all the way through.The #12 has a robust & dark virtue to its tone quality. It is quite loud, with good balance between the bass & the treble" The banjo will be shipped in its black hardshell case, and I'll include the original tone ring (pictured), in case you have a use for it!This banjo has been played and enjoyed by a picker who has owned Gibson, Huss and Dalton, Stelling, Nechville, Bozung, and Deering Banjos.   It holds its own on stage and in jams, and looks great, too!If you're unfamiliar with the Masterpiece Banjo, you can view a listing of a similar banjo for sale for $1850.00 at the following website:http://www.finemusicalinstruments.com/productCat58772.ctlgPlease examine pictures carefully and email me with any questions you may have.Happy Banjo Shopping! Place a Bid!