I am developing an instrument designed from the ground up to be an excellent frailer. I am focusing on the usability and tone, with a simplified visual aesthetic for a handsome, functional banjo to satisfy the advanced player. To that end I have completed the first prototype of the No-Nonsense Frailer. YOU TUBE INTRO HERE!

For Sale: First Prototype

Specifications:

• Curly Maple Neck
• Cocobolo Fingerboard
• Cocobolo Peghead overlay
• Geared Tuners
• 24-bracket Tension Hoop
• Maple Rim with Jatoba Tonering
• Plastic Head (note: pictured with a used head. I will substitute a new Weatherking or Fyberskin head)
• 17 Frets and gernerous Frailing Scoop

Tone Evaluation:

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My Evaluation: Overall sweet and bright tone. This instrument loses some power above the seventh fret. The sweet spot is near the tension hoop notch. I found it very pleasing to play with my thumb over the frailing scoop and fingers over the head.

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