Wildwood Soloist 5 String Banjo with Case - Commission Sale
This Wildwood Soloist is stunning banjo features a stunning abalone and pearl "tree-of-life" inlay, an ebony fingerboard, and a checkerboard trim on the resonator and fretboard. Also features a flathead 20 hole cast bronze tone ring.
Spikes fitted at 7,9 and 10th frets.
Superb condition and supplied with a hard case.
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Description
More information about Wildwood Banjos
Wildwood Banjos, 1973-2018
By Mark Platin
Over 45 years ago, I had no idea that the consequences of taking a road less traveled would put me on a path that lead to a long career of building a small banjo company. Wildwood Banjo Co. has been the dominant force in my life for all these years and now as I’m about to turn 70, it’s time to end one chapter and start another. It’s time to end the long and sometimes endless hours that growing a business demands, and venture out more in this diverse world enjoying people, places, and activities that have been “put aside for later.” Later is now, retirement calls, and it’s time to move on from this part of my life. Though I look forward to retirement, I surely will miss the daily routines of working in the shop, and the satisfaction of creating banjos that bring pride and joy to myself and others.
Wildwood Banjos began in the summer of 1973 in Arcata, Ca. as a personal experiment, and through the years developed a following of music store dealers and players appreciating the efforts of a small banjo company building quality instruments with a distinctive flare for figured woods, tasteful inlays, unique design, and above all, a true concern for authentic sound and play ability. There are well over 6000 Wildwood banjos in the world doing their part for the rich history of old-time and bluegrass. I’m proud to think that I have made a contribution to that effort.
There were many talented craftsman whose collaborative input helped shape the very nature of Wildwood Banjos—I will always be appreciative of their efforts. To the many music stores who represented Wildwood through the years…a sincere thank you to you all. And to the many banjo players who supported us by buying and playing a Wildwood Banjo, I am humbled by your enthusiasm and trust. It was an honor and a privilege to be a part of the “banjo family” for these past 45 years, thank you all for the opportunity to follow that dream.
Specification
Banjo Type | 5 String Banjo |
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Number of Strings | 5 String |
Pot
Pot Type | Resonator |
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Pot Diameter | 11" |
Tone Ring Fitted | Yes |
Tone Ring Type | 20 Hole cast bronze flathead tone ring |
Banjo Head Type | Renaissance |
Tension Hoop | Notched Nickel plated |
Number of Hooks | 24 |
Bridge | 3 footed maple with ebony tip |
Bridge Height | 5/8" |
Tailpiece | Waverley Style Taipliece |
Armrest Fitted | Yes |
Resonator Material | Flamed Maple |
Neck
Neck Material | Flamed Maple |
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Fretboard | Ebony |
Fretboard Binding | Yes |
Neck Inlays | Wildwood |
Spikes Fitted | 7,9,10 |
Headstock
Nut Material | Bone |
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Tuning Pegs | Rear facing planetary tuners |
Tuner Buttons | Cream plastic |
Finish
Finish | Gloss |
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Other
Country of Manufacture |  |
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Right or Left Handed | Right Handed |
Supplied with Case/Gig Bag | Hard Case |
Used Status
Availability | Available |
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Used Instrument | Used |
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