Pre-owned Framus Derroll Adams M-Line Open-back Arched-Top Banjo
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Pre-owned Framus Derroll Adams M-Line Open-back Arched-Top Banjo
8lbs 7oz.
Excellent condition for its age. Has a few small scratches from play over the years. Worse one is on neck joint. Functions as it should. Mid-70's model. Has 5th String capo and dual "B" benders on headstock. Freshly setup and restrung. No case. See pics.
Specifications
- 5-string banjo
- natural finish
- solid Maple neck
- Rosewood fingerboard with inlays
- headstock with inlay and dual benders
- open back
- built since ca. 1972
Rim made of multi-laminated wood, adorned with two strips of a decorative pattern. Aluminum tone ring. Neck and peghead in multi-laminated beech. Fingerboard in rosewood. Acrylic position markers. Scrubb’s style fifth string capo on the side of the neck. Modern geared fifth string peg with imitation mother-of-pearl button.
Note
The German factory Framus issued a first “Derroll Adams” model in 1973, decorated with a 3 stars pattern on the peghead. Starting in 1974, the M and N-Line were produced: an open back and a resonator banjo. On the present instrument the “Scruggs tuners” were removed by the artist, leaving two wholes in the peghead.
This banjo was Derroll Adams’ faithful companion on his numerous trips throughout Europe. His poignant, simple playing style, his deep warm voice and his wonderful stories made him well-loved in folk circles.
The artist began to record on his Framus banjos (he had received several copies from Framus) in 1974, starting with the “Movin’On” LP.
Since 1979, we at Mom's Music have worked hard to make the Louisville, KY music scene something special. Now, we’re working hard to share what makes us great with the world. We take pride in our care and attention to detail regarding every instrument and musician that comes through the store, and every instrument we receive gets a thorough inspection and setup when it arrives in our shop and prior to shipment.
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