Bob Anderson is a one-of-a-kind maker. His banjos are works of art, every one, and this handsome fretless 5-string is no exception. 12” Dobson style pot with goatskin head, Maple rim, and Cherry neck. Rickard hardware throughout. Then there’s the etched inlay art. Oh, boy, there’s that. The fretboard features incredibly intricate Pearl and Sea Snail shell inlays, all hand etched by Robert. At the headplate and backplate Bob rendered statues he saw on a recent trip he took to Japan—it’s easy to lose track of time tracing the minute details of his painstaking etching work as it brings them to life.
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Here is a stunner from Robert Anderson, one of our best American banjo makers. Inspired by a trip he made to Japan this one features lion dog inlays done in Roberts' one-of-a-kind etching style. It’s also a 12 inch rim offering a big, full sound. | Scale Length | 26.25 in |
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| Nut Width | 1.25 in |
| String Spacing | 1.625 in |
| Woods | Skin - Goat, Maple |
Bob Anderson is a one-of-a-kind maker. His banjos are works of art, every one, and this handsome fretless 5-string is no exception
Here is a stunner from Robert Anderson, one of our best American banjo makers. Inspired by a trip he made to Japan this one features lion dog inlays done in Roberts' one-of-a-kind etching style