Bill Rickard is well known for his top-quality metal parts that are currently in use by many banjo builders. He has also established a great reputation for making complete banjos, too! It has been primarily Bill's innovation and efforts that have put Dobson-style tone rings back on the map, and now he has tackled making spunover rims. We are delighted that he is now providing us with a new line of spunover banjos.

In his research, Bill found that the term "spunover" was a misnomer, as the metal rims' metal cladding had historically not been spun into place but hammered and otherwise bent into shape. Through design of new equipment, Bill has made a true spunover pot, and has developed a proprietary manner in which to ensure a good fit between wood and metal.

To these innovative steps, he has now added his Dobson-style tone ring to a spunover pot, and has achieved a really great sound. (I'm a guy who never liked spunovers with steel strings: but I have to say, these sound great!) To add to the mystique, Bill has specially "aged" the metal parts, including the spunover cladding for a dynamite look.

This instrument lists at $2895, but was available for only $2595. Sold A case or bag, is, of course, available.

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	The scooped, ebony fingerboard has abalone star-and-dots position markers.			The metal bits are all given a special, aged patina. The brass is non-plated, and has a warm, rich hue.
	The simple headstock is unadorned, and has a simply ebony overlayment.			The planetary tuners are antiqued Gotoh brand with black buttons.
	The 11-inch pot is set up with a Remo Fiberskyn brand head, a Rickard proprietary bridge, and a Rickard-made No-Knot-style tailpiece.			The multi-piece neck is predominantly flamed maple.
	The warm, dark finish and antiqued metal bits make this a spectacular looking banjo.			The 11-inch maple pot contains a Rickard-made Dobson-style tone ring.
	Bill's Dobson-style tone ring provides a remarkably pleasant tone with plenty of volume and outstanding midrange.

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