2004 Crafters of Tennessee Tradition Five-String Resonator Banjo
$2,749.99
A used 2004 Crafters of Tennessee Tradition five-string banjo from Mark Taylor, with a mahogany neck and resonator, a three ply hard rock maple rim and an arch top tone ring. Set up by our banjo technician Tara, with a functional hardshell case.
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At a Glance
- Handedness
- Right-Handed
- Style
- Resonator Banjo
- Strings
- 5
- Pickup
- No
- Made In
- USA
This 2004 Crafters of Tennessee Tradition is extremely rare, and it represents a high point in American banjo making in the last 25 years from Mark Taylor. It has been set up by our banjo technician Tara and ships in a functional hardshell case.
Geoff Hohwald says it is extraordinarily well built. Here he plays it.
How this Crafters of Tennessee Tradition is built
The Tradition has a mahogany neck and resonator with a three ply hard rock maple rim and an arch top tone ring that gives you a bright, Ralph Stanley style sound. It has a Presto style tailpiece and planetary style tuners.
The label inside is signed by Mark Taylor, serial 04014.
Condition
This banjo has been played, with honest wear on the resonator, neck and hardware. Still, it represents excellent value for the price.
Specifications
| Brand | Crafters of Tennessee |
| Model | Tradition |
| Year | 2004 |
| Builder | Mark Taylor |
| Label | Signed by Mark Taylor, serial 04014 |
| Neck | Mahogany |
| Resonator | Mahogany |
| Rim | Three ply hard rock maple |
| Tone ring | Arch top |
| Tailpiece | Presto style |
| Tuners | Planetary style |
| Case | Functional hardshell case |
| Setup | Set up by our banjo technician Tara |
| Condition | Used; honest wear on the resonator, neck and hardware |
| Strings | 5 |
| Handedness | Right-handed |
| Made in | USA |
Setup and shipping
This banjo has been set up by our banjo technician Tara. It ships insured with FedEx, with tracking sent to you personally.
Financing is available. We offer PayPal Pay in 4 on all website orders, and Afterpay on instruments under $4,000.
Questions about this banjo, or want to talk with Geoff before you decide? Call or text us at (404) 218-8580. Banjo Warehouse has been selling fine banjos since 1980, now based in Yellow Springs, Ohio.
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What tone ring does this Crafters of Tennessee Tradition have?
An arch top tone ring, which gives you a bright, Ralph Stanley style sound. In the video Geoff calls it a raised head; the tone ring is an arch top.
Who built this banjo?
Mark Taylor, at Crafters of Tennessee. The label inside is signed by him, serial 04014, and the banjo was made in 2004.
Does it come with a case?
Yes. It ships in a functional hardshell case, set up by our banjo technician Tara.
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