Details
The Bacophone is one of our favorite 11-inch open-back Bart Reiter models because it’s such a versatile banjo. The name "Bacophone" comes from the fact that it has a spun brass tone ring as used on many of the higher end Bacon banjo models from a century ago. This tone ring adds extra resonance without adding a lot of weight, and it delivers a more mellow tone than a cast brass tone ring like the Whyte Laydie. This example was built in 2004 and it’s in excellent structural and cosmetic condition. It comes with a hardshell TKL case, which is equally clean.
Specs
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Fingerboard
Ebony
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Neck material
Mahogany
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Neck shape
Traditional
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Nut width
1 1/4"
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Scale length
26 1/4"
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Tuners
Planetary
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Year
2004
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Diameter
11"
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Shell
two-ply laminated maple
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Tone ring
Bacon
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Case type
Hardshell
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Serial number
2423
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SKU
BARBACOPHONE-2423
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UPC
140459
