{"product_id":"pisgah-mayple-laydie-11-curly-maple-5-string-openback-s-scoop","title":"Pisgah Mayple Laydie - 11\" Curly Maple 5-String Openback S-Scoop","description":"\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"3\"\u003eAt Banjo Studio, we are always on the lookout for openback banjos that perfectly strike the balance between vintage soul and modern playability. 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!----\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePisgah Mayple Laydie - 11\" Curly Maple 5-String Openback S-Scoop\u003c\/strong\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\u003c!----\u003e is an absolute powerhouse of an instrument. Combining Pisgah's world-class Appalachian craftsmanship with one of the most revered tone ring designs in banjo history, this is an openback built for players who want to stand out in both look and sound.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"4\"\u003eThe History: The \"Electric\" Tone Ring and the Whyte Laydie\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5\"\u003eTo understand the uniqueness of this banjo, you have to look back to the late 1890s. The legendary A.C. Fairbanks Banjo Company introduced the \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"5\" data-index-in-node=\"138\"\u003e\"Electric\" tone ring\u003c\/b\u003e, a revolutionary design consisting of a heavy round tone wire resting on top of a scalloped brass circle, all wrapped up in a spun metal sleeve. This scalloped design minimized the wood-to-metal contact while maximizing the rim's ability to vibrate, producing unprecedented volume and clarity.  At the turn of the century, electricity was gaining popularity so it was connected to electricity with the saying, \"Bright as light.\"  If you are looking for a brighter tone, this is for you. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6\"\u003eIn 1901, Fairbanks loaded this Electric tone ring into a brand-new model featuring an uncolored, natural blonde maple neck and rim. They called it the \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6\" data-index-in-node=\"151\"\u003e\"Whyte Laydie\"\u003c\/b\u003e (using the archaic spelling). It instantly became the gold standard for classic old-time, ragtime, and clawhammer banjo players, celebrated for its brilliant white aesthetic and a punchy, clear voice that could easily cut through an ensemble.  This particular model has a stained maple rim and neck.  So we changed the name Mayple (Maple) Laydie banjo!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"7\"\u003eWhy Choose the Mayple Laydie Over Other Pisgah Models?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8\"\u003ePisgah Banjo Co. makes an incredible lineup of instruments, but the Mayple Laydie offers a distinct tonal profile. Here is how it compares to other popular Pisgah configurations:\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\"\u003eMayple Laydie vs. Pisgah Dobson:\u003c\/b\u003e While the Dobson tone ring is famous for its warm, sustaining, and deeply \"plunky\" low-end with a sweet highs, the Mayple Laydie is much punchier and significantly louder. If you find the Dobson a bit too dark or lingering, the Mayple Laydie gives you faster decay, sharper note separation, and a distinct, crisp \"pop.\"\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\"\u003eMayple Laydie vs. Pisgah Little Wonder:\u003c\/b\u003e The Little Wonder tone ring provides a great, simple brass ring brightness. However, the scalloped construction of the Mayple Laydie offers a much more complex, three-dimensional tone with greater headroom, resonance, and projection.\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\"\u003eMayple Laydie vs. Pure Wood Rim (No Tone Ring):\u003c\/b\u003e A standard wood-rim Pisgah gives you that ultra-traditional, thumpy clawhammer sound. The Mayple Laydie retains that woody warmth thanks to its 12\" maple rim, but injects a sparkling high-end and massive acoustic amplitude that a wood rim alone simply cannot match.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"10\"\u003eCrafted to Perfection\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"11\"\u003eThis banjo isn't just a historic tribute; it’s a modern masterpiece. Built with a stunning 12\" steam-bent curly maple rim and a matching curly maple neck, it delivers a visually arresting, figured-wood grain. The native \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"11\" data-index-in-node=\"220\"\u003eRichlite fingerboard\u003c\/b\u003e is outfitted with a elegant \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"11\" data-index-in-node=\"269\"\u003eS-style frailing scoop\u003c\/b\u003e, allowing you to play comfortably over the neck for that extra-plump clawhammer tone.  As with other Pisgah, it is fitted with the Pisgah Frailing Notch.  The tension hoop is scalloped where the neck attaches to the body to allow you open range to frail in that section of the playing area.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"12\"\u003eFinished with USA-made \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"12\" data-index-in-node=\"23\"\u003eaged brass Balsam Banjoworks hardware\u003c\/b\u003e, a two-way adjustable truss rod hidden beneath a sleek magnetic cover, and high-performance Gotoh tuners, this instrument is as reliable on the road as it is gorgeous on a stand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"13\"\u003eWhy We Love This Banjo\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"14\"\u003eIf you love the clawhammer style but are tired of your banjo getting drowned out by loud fiddles or guitars at your local jam, the Pisgah Whyte Laydie is your answer. It provides the perfect blend of traditional old-time warmth, incredible note definition for intricate drop-thumb patterns, and the raw acoustic power that only a historic Electric-style tone ring can deliver.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Pisgah","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49657661030648,"sku":"PS-5B-LY-11-MP","price":3517.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0204\/9822\/files\/pisgah-mayple-laydie-11-curly-maple-5-string-openback-s-scoop-pisgah-5-string-banjos-ps-5b-ly-11-mp-1245989805.jpg?v=1782368948","url":"https:\/\/www.banjostudio.com\/en-au\/products\/pisgah-mayple-laydie-11-curly-maple-5-string-openback-s-scoop","provider":"Banjo Studio","version":"1.0","type":"link"}