Custom Rickard 11" Walnut Little Wonder Banjo with Antiqued Brass Hardware #1896

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The Custom Rickard 11" Walnut Little Wonder takes the idea of a Cherry Little Wonder and substitutes the cherry wood material with a warm, dark walnut neck with a 1/2" walnut rim and Rickard's in-house made 11" Little Wonder tone ring. This gives you a focused, woody voice with a little extra depth from the walnut, a crisp note that cuts through a jam without ever sounding harsh, and a dark tinted skin-style head for that classic old-time plunk and sustain.

This instrument showcases Rickard Banjo's plan to stay to historical design and modern playability:

• Walnut Construction: A unique 3-piece walnut neck with a black center laminate and a Dobson-style rounded heel, on a 1/2" thick walnut rim with a black cap and decorative purfling band. Paddlehead peghead shape.

• The "S" Curved Frailing Scoop: A 25.5" scale ebony fretboard with gold fretwire, acrylic dot and star inlays, side markers, and a scoop that lets you play comfortably over the neck for those round, classic frailing tones.

• Rickard Cyclone 10:1 Tuners: Smooth, high-ratio tuners with tortoise buttons in antiqued brass, for rock-solid tuning stability with a traditional look.

• Antiqued Brass Hardware: All brass hardware is antiqued, including the Little Wonder tone ring, "2 point" bracket shoes, open ball nuts, rim bolts, dowel stick ferrule, U-clamp, 18-notch tension hoop and No-Knot style tailpiece.

• Setup: 5/8" maple bridge, low action at 3/32" at the 12th fret, and a hand-polished oil finish.

You aren't just buying an assembly-line instrument; you are investing in a custom piece of North American craftsmanship. The Rickard 11" Walnut Little Wonder is a joy to play and has a great old-time sound.

Note: Each instrument is unique. This specific banjo (Serial: 1896) includes a premium hardshell case to protect your instrument.

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Free professional setup before shipping.