Capek President 5-String Banjo with Hard Case - Commission Sale

Capek
£2,499.00
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This is a stunning banjo handmade in the Czech Republic by Rosta Capek. Featuring a tone ring cast from a bell-bronze alloy, a beautiful sunburst highly-flamed maple resonator, flamed maple neck and elegant fingerboard inlays. Also featuring a radiused fingerboard for that extra comfort.

Commission sale. Excellent condition. Supplied with a Capek branded fitted deluxe hard case.

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Description

The President model is ornamented with more intricate designs. The peg-head is inlaid with abalone pearl and framed with a white border. The material used for this instrument is generally maple, either flamed or curly. Includes a resonator made from ddecorative highly flamed curly maple. The President is among the most luxurious models from Capek. The tone ring is cast from a bell-bronze alloy. A superbly made powerful and beautifully made banjo.

Specification

Banjo Type
5 String Banjo
Number of Strings
5 String

Pot

Pot Type
Resonator
Pot Diameter
11"
Pot Construction
3 ply maple rim
Tone Ring Fitted
Yes
Tone Ring Type
Bell Brass
Banjo Head Type
White Frosted Top
Tension Hoop
Notched brass tension hoop
Number of Hooks
24
Bridge
3 footed maple with rosewood tip
Bridge Height
5/8"
Tailpiece
Presto Style Tailpiece
Armrest Fitted
Yes
Resonator Material
Flamed Maple

Neck

Neck Material
Flamed Maple
Fretboard
Ebony
Fretboard Binding
Yes
Number of Frets
22
Neck Inlays
Capek
Scale Length
26 1/4" (667mm)
Spikes Fitted
7,8,9,10

Headstock

Nut Material
Bone
Nut Width
1 1/4" (32mm)
Tuning Pegs
Rear facing planetary tuners
Tuner Buttons
Cream plastic

Finish

Finish
Gloss
Colour
Sunburst

Other

Country of Manufacture
Czech Republic
Right or Left Handed
Right Handed
Supplied with Case/Gig Bag
Hard Case

Used Status

Availability
Available
Used Instrument
Used

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