{"product_id":"pisgah-12-wonder-5-string-banjo-standard-scale-with-historic-little-wonder-tone-ring","title":"Pisgah 12\" Wonder 5 String Banjo Standard Scale with Historic Little Wonder Tone Ring","description":"\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"3\" id=\"p-rc_001fdc3b227f4028-22\"\u003eAt Banjo Studio, we have a deep appreciation for instruments that honor banjo history while delivering modern refinements. The \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"3\" data-index-in-node=\"127\"\u003ePisgah 12\" Wonder 5-String Banjo\u003c\/b\u003e does exactly that. \u003cspan class=\"citation-11 citation-end-11\"\u003eA gorgeous tribute to the golden age of banjo building, this openback instrument brings together modern Appalachian craftsmanship and an iconic vintage tone engine.  You are viewing the actual banjo that you'll be purchasing. \u003csup class=\"superscript embedded\" data-turn-source-index=\"1\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"4\"\u003eThe Historic Little Wonder Tone Ring \u0026amp; The Vega Legacy\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5\"\u003eThe heart and soul of this instrument lies in its \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"5\" data-index-in-node=\"50\"\u003eLittle Wonder Style Tone Ring\u003c\/b\u003e. Originally engineered by the legendary Vega Banjo Company in the early 1900s, the \"Little Wonder\" design became an instant favorite for old-time, folk, and ragtime musicians.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6\" id=\"p-rc_001fdc3b227f4028-23\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-10 citation-end-10\"\u003eConsisting of a spun metal sleeve wrapped tightly around a 1\/4-inch rolled brass ring sitting atop the wood rim, it delivers a brilliantly balanced acoustic response.\u003csup class=\"superscript embedded\" data-turn-source-index=\"2\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e You get the crisp snap, mid-range punch, and clear presence that allows individual notes to sing, while completely bypassing the heavy, back-breaking weight of a full tubaphone or bell-bronze tone ring. It yields a warm, responsive tone with fantastic sustain that lets you cut through an old-time session without overpowering the room.\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"7\"\u003eStandard Scale vs. Short Scale: The Player's Advantage\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8\"\u003eWhile many modern openbacks lean toward a shorter scale, this specific model is built to the true \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8\" data-index-in-node=\"98\"\u003eStandard Scale of 26 3\/16\"\u003c\/b\u003e following the traditional specifications utilized by the \u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003ePisgah Banjo Co\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e. Here is why a standard scale fretboard gives you a distinct advantage:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"9\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"9,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"9,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eString Tension:\u003c\/b\u003e Standard scale provides crisp, robust tension when tuned to standard Open G or Double C. This prevents the strings from feeling floppy, ensuring a highly tactile, snappy string response under your fingers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"9,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"9,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eProjection and Volume:\u003c\/b\u003e Longer strings store and release more vibrational energy. This translates directly to enhanced acoustic amplitude, stronger projection, and a full, rich low-end that shorter-scale banjos simply cannot replicate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"9,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"9,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eFamiliar Traditional Spacing:\u003c\/b\u003e If you switch between a resonator banjo and an openback, or simply prefer the traditional fret layout rooted in banjo history, the standard scale offers the muscle-memory consistency you need.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"10\"\u003eWhy Banjo Studio Loves this Banjo\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"11\"\u003eWhen you combine a wide, deep 12-inch steam-bent curly maple rim with a standard scale neck and a Little Wonder ring, you get an absolute old-time music machine. This banjo offers incredible acoustic depth and an organic, woody low-end \"plunk,\" perfectly balanced by the sweet, articulate high-end clarity of the brass ring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"13\"\u003eIf you want an American-made, hand-crafted openback that balances vintage tone and modern playability effortlessly, this is the one.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Pisgah","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49644296175864,"sku":"PS-5B-WD-12-MP","price":3520.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0204\/9822\/files\/pisgah-12-wonder-5-string-banjo-standard-scale-with-historic-little-wonder-tone-ring-pisgah-5-string-banjos-ps-5b-wd-12-mp-1245970907.jpg?v=1782361749","url":"https:\/\/www.banjostudio.com\/en-au\/products\/pisgah-12-wonder-5-string-banjo-standard-scale-with-historic-little-wonder-tone-ring","provider":"Banjo Studio","version":"1.0","type":"link"}