Folk Mote Music

Folk Mote Music - Banjos

Banjos by Terry Mead - Once again available!

Beautifully handcrafted Mountain Banjos, "C" scale Banjos, Mandolins, and ukes. The Terry Mead Banjo has been designed to provide musicians with a high quality, lightweight, acoustically unique banjo. Softer and sweeter in sound than the standard banjo, this instrument is still able to hold its own in a jam session or performance without overpowering other instruments. The gentler tone makes the instrument particularly suited for front porch picking and folk music playing.

The design of this instrument has evolved from more than 25 years of banjo building experience. It has been crafted with great attention to both playability and aesthetics.

Also available are the Terry Mead Mandolin, Mandola, the UkeBanjo (with a 9" pot and 14" scale), and his standard banjo with a fiberskin head (26 1/4" scale and 11" pot).

SPECIFICATIONS
Rim: Maple
Soundboard: Redwood
Neck: Honduras Mahogany
T-6 Aluminum Truss Rod
Fretboard Overlay: East Indian Rosewood
Peghead Overlay: Birdseye Maple
Tuning Machines: Schaller Planetary Pegs 4:1 gear ratio

Pot Diameter: 11"
Neck Width: 1 5/16" (nut) to 1 7/8" (body)
Scale Length: 26 1/4"

Banjo: $395
Mandolin: $395
Mandola: $395
6-string Banjitar: $525
Concert Uke: $395
UkeBanjo: $225 (shown at right)
Banjo w/Fiberskin head: $725

Options
Denim Bag: $25
Cherry/Walnut Rim: $25
Walnut Neck: $40
Spruce Soundboard: $20
Ebony Fingerboard: $50

"C" scale (19 9/16"): no charge
Fretless, w/ebony fingerboard & star inlay: $50
hard case for Banjo w/fiberskin head: $149

American made Banjos by Gold Tone

Gold Tone banjos feature new technical innovations blended with traditional flavors which result in quality instruments at a reasonable price. These 5-string banjos are carefully designed to provide a clear crisp treble, a deep strong bass, and a desirable balance between sustain and decay. Gold Tone banjos include a lifetime limited warranty, except for the Cripple Creek model which has a 5-year.

CC-100 "Cripple Creek"
Unbelievable features in an entry level banjo at a great price!

Maple neck and body € brass tone ring
geared 5th string tuner € chrome plated hardware
2 way truss rod € arm rest € SLT heavy duty tailpiece
Rosewood fingerboard w/binding € Bone nut € shoe style lugs
Price: $389 with Resonator or $289 open back model

MC-150 "Maple Classic"
A great student or 2nd banjo

Maple neck and body
Alloy tone ring
All sealed tuners
Chrome plated H.W.
Bone nut, neck binding
Detachable resonator (makes it "convertible" for open back strumming)
Price: $479

BG-250 and 250F "Bluegrass Special"
Quality sound & design at a special price

Maple neck and Rim € Bell Brass tone ring
Planetary tuners € Mahogany resonator
Loud crisp tone € Traditional design
Beautiful brown vintage finish
BG-250F has a flange and larger resonator
BG-250: $679
BG-250F: $759

OB-250 "Orange Blossom"
One of the best bluegrass banjos for under $1000!

Brass tone ring and Counterhoop
One piece Zinc Alloy flange
Maple neck, rim and resonator
ebony fingerboard € Planetary tuners
MOP Hearts and Flower inlay
2 tone sunburst curly maple resonator
Nickle plated hardware € 2 way truss rod
Price: $999

Gold Tone hard case: $119
Gold Tone heavily padded gig bag: $69

Shipping for instruments on this page: $20-35 in continental USA
All prices and specifications subject to change without notice.

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Folk Mote Music
1034 Santa Barbara Street
Santa Barbara, CA 93101
(805) 962-0830 voice
(805) 962-2841 fax

Store Hours: Mon-Sat 10:30am - 5:30pm