{"product_id":"rickard-maple-ridge-12-banjo-with-goat-skin-antiqued-brass-hardware-1878","title":"Custom Rickard Maple Ridge 12\" Banjo with Goat Skin Antiqued Brass Hardware #1878","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWe are proud to be an authorized Rickard Banjo Dealer.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHandcrafted in Canada by Rickard Banjos, Serial #1878 is a Custom 12\" Maple Ridge open-back 5-string banjo that blends old-time aesthetic elegance with modern workshop precision. Finished in a hand-polished catalyzed varnish satin and dressed in full antiqued brass hardware, this instrument is built for players seeking effortless playability and authentic vintage tone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWarm, Organic Tonal Profile\u003c\/b\u003e The sound of this Maple Ridge is deeply rooted in traditional clawhammer and old-time folk traditions:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eGenuine Goat Skin Head:\u003c\/b\u003e Delivers an authentic, warm, and earthy voice with a dry \"plunk.\" It naturally softens high-frequency harshness and enhances mid-range warmth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e12\" Black Maple Rim:\u003c\/b\u003e The wider 12-inch pot expands internal air volume, boosting low-end response and producing a deep, full-bodied bass foundation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDobson Tone Ring:\u003c\/b\u003e The classic flared brass Dobson ring adds open resonance, sweet sustain, and subtle bell-like clarity without weighing down the instrument or overpowering the woodsy character of the maple rim.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTonewood \u0026amp; Scale:\u003c\/b\u003e Solid hard maple neck with a classic Dobson-style heel and a 25.5” scale length.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFretboard \u0026amp; Scoop:\u003c\/b\u003e Premium ebony fretboard featuring an \"S\" curve frailing scoop for easy playability over the neck joint. On the fretboard, there are inlays of a classic Star and dot markers. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTuning Precision:\u003c\/b\u003e Fitted with Rickard Cyclone 10:1 ratio tuners in antiqued brass with faux tortoise buttons for smooth, ultra-precise tuning adjustments.  The best in the business. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSetup \u0026amp; Frets:\u003c\/b\u003e Strung with durable gold fretwire and set up with low action (3\/32” string height at the 12th fret) for comfortable playing straight out of the case\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Rickard","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50186706977016,"sku":"RK-5B-MR-12-MP-GS-1878","price":3122.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0204\/9822\/files\/custom-rickard-maple-ridge-12-banjo-with-goat-skin-antiqued-brass-hardware-1878-rickard-5-string-banjos-rk-5b-mr-12-mp-gs-1878-1255224143.jpg?v=1787200029","url":"https:\/\/www.banjostudio.com\/en-ca\/products\/rickard-maple-ridge-12-banjo-with-goat-skin-antiqued-brass-hardware-1878","provider":"Banjo Studio","version":"1.0","type":"link"}