{"product_id":"luscomb-composite-with-jim-decava-neck-5-string-banjo-1895-6893","title":"Luscomb composite with Jim DeCava Neck 5 String Banjo (1895)","description":"Luscomb composite with Jim DeCava Neck Model 5 String Banjo, c. 1895, made in Boston, Mass., natural finish, metal rim, mahogany neck with rosewood fingerboard. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis interesting banjo consists of an all-metal Luscomb rim from the 1890's mated to a lovely neck made by luthier Jim DeCava perhaps around 30 years ago. The rim is a single piece of milled metal, and was a very advanced feature at the time. The original dowel still carries the \"Luscomb\" plaque, and the unusual and elegant mounting hardware. The neck is a very well rendered period style with a heavy dark rosewood fingerboard inlaid with elaborate shaped pearl pieces. The tuners are older 1970's Planets, the hooks are Gibson style and the tailpiece is a repro No-Knot. The large head diameter combined with the medium scale neck results in a very warm sounding banjo despite the metal rim, with plenty of volume. An absolutely unique instrument with an engaging sonic personality.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eOverall length is 37 3\/4 in. (95.9 cm.), 12 in. (30.5 cm.) diameter of rim, and 2 1\/4 in. (5.7 cm.) in depth, measured at side of rim. Scale length is 26 1\/2 in. (673 mm.). Width of nut is 1 1\/4 in. (32 mm.). Some average wear overall but in fine playing condition. Set up with an older fiberskyn 2 head, a bit dirty but with plenty of life left. Very Good + Condition.","brand":"Luscomb","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46853014782092,"sku":"6893","price":1450.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0672\/8702\/3756\/files\/01_3748c535-a6ea-41f5-8dcb-ae037ee47024.jpg?v=1774330712","url":"https:\/\/retrofret.com\/products\/luscomb-composite-with-jim-decava-neck-5-string-banjo-1895-6893","provider":"RetroFret","version":"1.0","type":"link"}