{"product_id":"pisgah-possum-11-5-string-banjo-with-persimmon-tone-ring-walnut-rim-and-neck-persimmon-fretboard","title":"Pisgah Possum 11\" 5-String Banjo with Persimmon Tone Ring Walnut Rim and Neck, Persimmon Fretboard","description":"\u003ch3\u003eWe are an authorized Pisgah Dealer. \u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eYou are viewing the exact banjo you will be purchasing.  Serial 4183\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"container\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"markdown markdown-main-panel md-content enable-updated-hr-color force-compact-layout tutor-markdown-rendering\" id=\"model-response-message-contentr_fa660eb231e6ad4d\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Pisgah Dobson 11\" 5-String Banjo combines 19th-century vintage tone with eco-conscious manufacturing process.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTonal Foundation: Walnut \u0026amp; The Dobson Tone Ring\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWalnut Neck \u0026amp; Rim:\u003c\/b\u003e Native Appalachian walnut offers a rich, warm, and mellow fundamental tone with a woody midrange that softens harsh overtones.  This is why it is popular on open back banjos\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp id=\"p-rc_d799990006456446-24\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePersimmon Tone Ring:\u003c\/b\u003e A \u003cspan\u003etone ring that creates warm, dry, plunky tone with quick decay.  It is a true unique Tone Ring that is Pisgah Banjos.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePersimmon Fretboard \u0026amp; 11\" Rim Platform\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp id=\"p-rc_d799990006456446-25\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePersimmon Fingerboard:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cspan class=\"citation-34 citation-end-34\"\u003eHarvested domestically as a native, sustainable alternative to imported ebony, persimmon is exceptionally hard, smooth under the fingers, and adds quick note attack.\u003csup class=\"superscript embedded\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003cspan class=\"button-container hide-from-message-actions ng-star-inserted\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e11\" Rim Size:\u003c\/b\u003e The 11-inch pot delivers superior punch, quick response, and tight note separation compared to wider 12-inch rims. It maintains a balanced frequency profile—crisp highs with focused lows—making it versatile for clawhammer, old-time frailing, or fingerstyle playing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Pisgah Difference\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp id=\"p-rc_d799990006456446-26\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eWide Frailing Notch:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cspan class=\"citation-33 citation-end-33\"\u003ePisgah notches the tension hoop near the neck joint and fretboard scoop, giving clawhammer pickers seamless right-hand clearance without hitting their thumb or fingers against metal edges.\u003csup class=\"superscript embedded\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003cspan class=\"button-container hide-from-message-actions ng-star-inserted\"\u003e  \u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"container ng-tns-c2155352189-40 hide\"\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"carousel-container ng-tns-c2155352189-40\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"carousel-content ng-tns-c2155352189-40\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sources-carousel-source ng-tns-c2155352189-40 hide ng-star-inserted\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp id=\"p-rc_d799990006456446-27\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eSculpted Thumb Rest:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cspan class=\"citation-32 citation-end-32\"\u003eA carved contour on the neck profile provides an ergonomic anchor for your thumb when playing higher up the neck while reinforcing the area around the 5th-string tuner.\u003csup class=\"superscript embedded\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003cspan class=\"button-container hide-from-message-actions ng-star-inserted\"\u003e  \u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"container ng-tns-c2155352189-41 hide\"\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"carousel-container ng-tns-c2155352189-41\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"carousel-content ng-tns-c2155352189-41\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sources-carousel-source ng-tns-c2155352189-41 hide ng-star-inserted\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp id=\"p-rc_d799990006456446-28\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eMagnetic Truss Rod Cover:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cspan class=\"citation-31 citation-end-31\"\u003eSnaps off magnetically for instant, tool-free access to the two-way adjustable truss rod—eliminating tiny screws and scratched headstock overlays.\u003csup class=\"superscript embedded\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003cspan class=\"button-container hide-from-message-actions ng-star-inserted\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp id=\"p-rc_d799990006456446-29\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhy Banjo Studio loves this banjo:\u003c\/b\u003e The Pisgah Possum 11\" in walnut is designed for players seeking an authentic, woodsy old-time sound in a lightweight, handcrafted American-made banjo. It has a light weight construction and can be a comfort companion for hours of play time. Take one with you. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Pisgah","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50193904795896,"sku":"PS-5B-PS-11-WN-4183","price":2426.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0204\/9822\/files\/88AC137E-D8BF-47EA-BB1B-0E20935013EF.jpg?v=1787281960","url":"https:\/\/www.banjostudio.com\/en-au\/products\/pisgah-possum-11-5-string-banjo-with-persimmon-tone-ring-walnut-rim-and-neck-persimmon-fretboard","provider":"Banjo Studio","version":"1.0","type":"link"}