Key Features
- Longer Neck Profile Offers More Complex Playing Styles
- Includes Case for Transportation
- Open Back Provides Crisp Delivery and Enhanced Sustain
- Extra 5th String Geared Tuning Peg for Greater Tonal Depth
- Frosted Remo Weatherking Coated Head Provides a Crisp Response
Pilgrim Morning Star Tonering, Long Neck Open Back Banjo Case Overview
The Pilgrim Morning Star Tonering Long Neck Open Back Banjo offers a remarkable sustain with crisp delivery thanks to its open back design. This crystal clear tone is greatly achieved by the use of a solid flamed maple shell which adds warmth to mix as well as definition. With its extra 5th string which can be tuned via the extra tuning key, you can achieve a more versatile playing style compared to a standard four string model. In addition, its extended maple neck provides more versatility around the fingerboard, offering a wide range of tonal possibilities. Includes case for transportation
Product Ref: 74659
Full Description
View Full DescriptionOrigins of Pilgrim
Paul Tebbutt the designer of Pigrim banjos strived to replicate that distinctive and sought after sound that many players look for in banjos. It wasn't until 2015 that Tebbutt came up with the innovative design of the morning star tone ring, which is attached via the 24 brackets and adds weight to the banjo, creating a depth of tone with a crisp response.
Maple Shell
Pilgrim ensure all of their products have the highest standard of quality, including every small detail, and strive to maintain the classic looks of Banjos. The long Neck Open Back Banjo is beautifully crafted from flamed maple with a faced ebony cap. The use of maple provides a delicious combination a warm mids, crisp articulation and perfect clarity. Maple also provides a sturdy housing which offers a high level of resilience that is ideal for extreme usage.
Flamed Maple Neck with Ebony Fingerboard
As well as a stunning body and sound, the Long Neck Open Back Banjo also features a beautiful extended maple neck that is topped with an ebony fingerboard. Maple provides a sturdy platform, and ensures the neck will not warp overtime, which adds to the longevity of this elegant instrument. The ebony fingerboard is finished with ornate star inlays, that make this quality instrument stand out from other banjos on the market. Both neck and fingerboard provide a smooth and comfortable platform for your hand, and feature 24 frets.
Features
- Longer neck profile offers more complex playing styles with more notes
- Open back Banjo provides crisp delivery and enhanced sustain
- 5th String offers a more versatile playing style
- Ideal for the player who prefers the flexibility of lower tunings without losing the clarity of tone when playing more complicated pieces or higher up the neck
- Flamed maple and ebony cap neck delivers a wonderful tone and superb playability
- Extra 5th string geared tuning peg for greater tonal depth
- 24 brackets ensure stability and sturdy structure
- Frosted Remo weatherking coated head provides a crisp response
- Ebony fingerboard with stunning "star" position inlays
- High quality hardware appointments including enclosed tuning machines
- Includes case for transportation
Specifications
- Neck: Flamed Maple & Ebony Cap
- Shell: Solid Maple, Flamed Maple, Faced Ebony Cap
- Fingerboard: Ebony with Star Inlays
- Number of Frets:24
- Head: Frosted Remo Weather King
- Brackets: 24
- Tone Ring: New Pilgrim Morning Star Tone Ring
- Bridge: Maple & Ebony Tip
- Tailpiece: Adjustable
- Tuners: Enclosed, Geared 5th String Peg
- Nut: Bone
- Nut Width: 31.4mm
- Scale Length:820mm
- Finish:Gold Honey with a Natural Satin
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