Golden Gate C-1535 Premier Hardshell Case, 11 Inch Openback Banjo
$149.99
Hardshell case for openback banjos with an 11 inch pot.
In stock
A hardshell case built for openback banjos with an 11 inch pot, which is the common size for most modern openback and clawhammer instruments.
The shell is a heavy duty 5 ply wood core with an arched top, which resists a crushing load better than a flat top does. Inside, dense foam padding under black plush, plus an accessory pocket.
Measure your rim across the head before ordering. Pot diameter is what determines fit, and an 11 inch case will not close over a 12 inch rim.
- Fits: openback banjo, 11 inch pot
- 5 ply wood core, arched top
- Dense foam padding, black plush lining
- Accessory pocket
- 4 or 5 string
For a 12 inch pot, see the C-1536.
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