Capek President 5-String Banjo with Hard Case - Commission Sale
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
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Banjo Type
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5 String Banjo
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Number of Strings
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5 String
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Pot
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Pot Type
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Resonator
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Pot Diameter
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11"
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Pot Construction
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3 ply maple rim
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Tone Ring Fitted
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Yes
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Tone Ring Type
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Bell Brass
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Banjo Head Type
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White Frosted Top
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Tension Hoop
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Notched brass tension hoop
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Number of Hooks
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24
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Bridge
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3 footed maple with rosewood tip
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Bridge Height
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5/8"
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Tailpiece
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Presto Style Tailpiece
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Armrest Fitted
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Yes
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Resonator Material
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Flamed Maple
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Neck
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Neck Material
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Flamed Maple
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Fretboard
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Ebony
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Fretboard Binding
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Yes
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Number of Frets
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22
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Neck Inlays
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Capek
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Scale Length
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26 1/4" (667mm)
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Spikes Fitted
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7,8,9,10
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Headstock
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Nut Material
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Bone
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Nut Width
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1 1/4" (32mm)
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Tuning Pegs
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Rear facing planetary tuners
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Tuner Buttons
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Cream plastic
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Finish
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Finish
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Gloss
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Colour
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Sunburst
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Other
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Country of Manufacture
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Czech Republic
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Right or Left Handed
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Right Handed
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Supplied with Case/Gig Bag
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Hard Case
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Used Status
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Availability
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Available
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Used Instrument
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Used
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