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G9455 Dixie Special Banjo

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Overview

A 5-string that bridges the gap between exotic features and affordability.

The middle child in the popular Gretsch "Dixie" open-back banjo family, the all-new "Dixie Special" five-string boasts features usually reserved for more expensive instruments. Fine features include a rolled brass tone ring and 24 tension brackets, 11" Remo Renaissance head, rock maple neck, rosewood fingerboard with frailing scoop and vintage-style B&D inlays, 26-3/8" scale, vintage-style "No Knot"-type tailpiece, 1-3/16" nut, geared die-cast machine heads, Vega-style armrest, nickel-plated hardware, and a beautiful amber maple matte finish. Case sold separately.

Features

Body
  • Body Material: Maple Plywood
  • Body Shape: Banjo
  • Body Finish: Amber Maple Matte Finish
Neck
  • Neck Shape: Vintage Soft "U"
  • Number of Frets: 18
  • Position Inlays: Vintage B&D
  • Fretboard: Rosewood
  • Neck Material: Hard Maple
  • Neck Finish: Amber Maple Matte Finish
  • Nut Width: 1.875" (47.6 mm)
  • Scale Length: 26.4" (671 mm)
Hardware
  • Hardware Finish: Nickel-Plated
  • Bridge: Ebony-Tipped Maple
  • Tuning Machines: Geared Planetary
Miscellaneous
  • Strings: D'Addario J61, Nickel, (.010-.023 Gauges)
  • Unique Features: Rolled brass tone ring; frailing scoop at 18th fret; 24 brackets; dual coordinator rods; vintage No-Knot style tailpiece; 11" REMO Renaissance head; vintage B&D fingerboard inlays; Vega-style armrest; geared 5th string tuner.

Expand your horizons with this stylish and affordable banjo. Order today.

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