We are happy to present this superb and lightweight Gibson conversion banjo by bluegrass hall of fame master luthier Norbert Pietsch, Bremen Germany.
The serial 9111-22 is stamped on the 1928 original prewar pot, also signed on the resonator.
Early flathead tonering. The conversion neck is made of walnut and an ebony fingerboard with Gibson style 2 inlays. It contains a 2-way trussrod.
Perfect playability and tone! Ideal for several fingerstyles but also oldtime techniques. Also a punchy and powerful bluegrass player!
Specs:
Length 96cm
Scale 26.50″, nut width 33mm, neck width (heel) 49.5mm
11/16″ Scorpion bridge
11″ Renaissance head
Original Grover pancake tuners
Radiused fingerboard (20°) with EVO fretwire, capo spikes installed at 7/8/9/10
The banjo comes with a leather strap and a vintage Lifton case
If you are looking for a Gibson conversion banjo, few alternatives can match the quality of Norbert Pietsch’s reworked instruments. Norbert’s instruments are characterized by their perfect look, sound, and playability.
Have a look at the Norbert Pietsch homepage: https://www.pietsch-banjos.de/
Testing and collecting in the Hamburg / Luebeck area, Germany
Worldwide shipping!
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