Artist Banjo

アーティストバンジョー
Artist Banjo/アーティストバンジョー
Reuben E .Lee Sternwheeler restaurant,Newport Beach,California
left to right: Artist Folk/Concert Tone Tenor/Allegro 5-string Bluegrass/Concert Tone 5-string/Concert Tone Plectrum/Artist Plectrum/Artist Tenor/Allegro Plectrum/Artist 5-string Bluegrass/Banjoist holding Allegro Tenor
The sounds of yesteryear's churning sternwheelers have vanished...but the magic twang of a Eender banjo recaptures this bygone era. At Fender,artistic detailing of the past and technological advances of tomorrow are fused to produce those great old-time minstrel and Dixieland tones. Each of the three series−Concert Tone,Allegro, and Artist−features a varied trio of styles. Recapture yesterday's music with the instrument of today一a Fender banjo.
CONCERT TONE SERIES
The ultimate in banjo design,craftsmanship and performance.Comparisons invited! Detailed inlay,hand engraved metal components and 23-carat gold plating highlight the incomparable sound of Concert Tone Series Banjos,Concert Tone Models exhibit traditional elegance reflecting the fact that all parts are hand crafted,precision checked,and assembled with Fender lovin'care. A standard feature of this elegant series is the truss-rod reinforced neck with violin-shaped headstock,inlaid pattern design and planetary type patent heads. The neck is crafted of American black walnut with walnut and maple center stripes. The fingerboard is complimented with elaborately designed mother-of- pearl position markers. Both shell and resonator are of hard maple and veneered with matching quartered walnut.Concentric design rings of marquetry appear on the back and sides of resonated models,adding beauty to these distinguished banjos. The fingerboard features wood marquetry and white binding. A special tone chamber fashioned of sensitive bell brass gives these banjos unparalleled sound capabilities. Five- string models are equipped with a non-slip fifth peg. Geared fifth peg,or chrome plating may be obtained by special order. Also by special order the Concert Tone is available with an elaborately hand-carved resonator,heel and neck;florentine-designed engraved metal components and bound headstock. All carving is hand-painted and varied for distinction. String Scale: Tenor−22-1/2″,5-String−26-15/16″,Plectrum−26-15/16″.
ARTIST SERIES
Fender presents the discerning musician with a quintet of quality instruments...the Artist Series of fine banjos.The country musician as well as the folk instrumentalist will find these banjos offer excellence in both craftsmanship and tonal quality. The textures of the fine woods,such as hard maple for the resonator,the lasting beauty of mother-of-pearl position markers and the chrome plating of all metal parts blend esthetically to give this series an exciting appearance. Twenty-four brackets on the notched tension hoop hold the 11″plastic head over the sensitive tone ring and 3/4″ hard maple shell. The neck is truss-rod reinforced and features a violin-shaped headstock with inlaid pattern designs.The rosewood fingerboard is bound in white celluloid.Five string models are equipped with a nonslip fifth peg,or, by special order,a geared fifth peg. String Scale: 5-String Extra Long−32″,5-String Bluegrass−26-15/16″,5-String Folk−26-15/16″,Tenor−22-1/2″, Plectrum−26-15/16″.
ALLEGRO SERIES
The same quality materials and attention to detail that go into the more expensive Fender models are available in the moderately priced Allegro Series banjos. Superior tonal characteristics complement the fine craftsmanship in all Allegro models, These banjos have a Sunburst resonator and a dark shell and neck of natural maple. The rosewood truss-rod reinforced neck is bound in white celluloid with circular position markers and geared patent heads. Five-string models are equipped with a friction peg. The resonator is bound both top and bottom and held firmly in place by four anchor posts. Twenty-four brackets on the notched tension hoop hold the 11″weather-resistant ring and shell. All metal components are heavily chrome plated. The Allegro features an adjustable tailpiece with hinged cover over the string loops. String Scale: 5-String Extra Long−32″,5-String Bluegrass−26-15/16″,5-String Folk−26-15/16″,Tenor−22-1/2″,Plectrum−26-15/16″.
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A...Concert Tone gold plated bell-brass construction with tension hoop,recessed brackets,adjustable engraved arm rest and resonator binding.
B/C... Artist and Allegro models showing chrome parts.
D... Adjustable finger type tail-piece (Concert Tone only)
E... String loop lid cover tail-piece with lid up (Artist and Allegro Models)
F... Maple bridge with ebony backbone (all models).
G/H/I... Banjo with geared patent heads,inlay designs and truss-rod access plates.
J... Concert Tone custom carved top Banjo by special order.
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