The tone of a good open back Clawhammer banjo can be quite enchanting, transporting the listener to a simpler time back to the mountains, maybe on Grandpas porch. This S.S. Stewart Banjo is just on of those kinds of instrument, built in the 1890’s, it could have very well been played on a porch in the mountains. This banjo has a great open and plunky sound perfect for clawhammer style. Lawrence Brown, a master Lute maker, made the new neck on this Banjo, and is excellent. It is easy to play and even easier on the eyes with its beautifully engraved inlays.
This banjo is as well suited for Clawhammer style playing as any I can think off, the tone, look, and feel are all there. Have some friends over, drink some good Asheville and have a grand Ol' jam session. 
This old tone ring produces a sparkling sound that you just don't hear on newer banjos. The new neck is perfectly matched and the action is currently very low. | Scale Length | 27.9 in |
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| Nut Width | 1.19 in |
| String Spacing | 1.69 in |
| Woods | Skin - Waverly Fiberskyn, Steel |
The tone of a good open back Clawhammer banjo can be quite enchanting, transporting the listener to a simpler time back to the mountains, maybe on Grandpas porch. This S.S
This banjo is as well suited for Clawhammer style playing as any I can think off, the tone, look, and feel are all there. Have some friends over, drink some good Asheville and have a grand Ol' jam session.
This old tone ring produces a sparkling sound that you just don't hear on newer banjos. The new neck is perfectly matched and the action is currently very low. 