{"id":8865760510185,"title":"Gold Star GF-100HF \"Hearts and Flowers\" 5-String Resonator Banjo w\/ Case","handle":"gold-star-gf-100hf-hearts-and-flowers-5-string-resonator-banjo-w-case","description":"\u003cp align=\"left\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe ideal bluegrass banjo was the flathead built in very limited quantities during the 1930's. Saga Musical Instruments introduced the original GF-100 banjo in the early 1970's to meet the demand and offer it at a price any player could afford. Due to costly manufacturing methods in Japan, these banjos were discontinued in the late 1980's., They have continued to be topics of discussion for their legendary sound and value. In 2005 the new Gold Star GF-100HF (Hearts and Flowers) was back and better than ever before. With close to 25 years to improve these already legendary instruments. In my opinion, it's one of the best banjos for the money. These banjos are $1850.00 new. This one is a fraction of that price. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis instrument boasts excellent craftsmanship, with that rich and ringing Mastertone-style sound. The neck and resonator are made of mahogany, while the neck features an ebony fingerboard with binding and white pearl Hearts and Flowers inlays. The rim is a 3-ply maple wood, pre-war style, and it is equipped with a 1-piece flange and a bell-brass tone ring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Used, Excellent. This banjo rings, its got that bluegrass tone and it plays exceptionally well. 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align=\"left\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe ideal bluegrass banjo was the flathead built in very limited quantities during the 1930's. Saga Musical Instruments introduced the original GF-100 banjo in the early 1970's to meet the demand and offer it at a price any player could afford. Due to costly manufacturing methods in Japan, these banjos were discontinued in the late 1980's., They have continued to be topics of discussion for their legendary sound and value. In 2005 the new Gold Star GF-100HF (Hearts and Flowers) was back and better than ever before. With close to 25 years to improve these already legendary instruments. In my opinion, it's one of the best banjos for the money. These banjos are $1850.00 new. This one is a fraction of that price. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis instrument boasts excellent craftsmanship, with that rich and ringing Mastertone-style sound. The neck and resonator are made of mahogany, while the neck features an ebony fingerboard with binding and white pearl Hearts and Flowers inlays. The rim is a 3-ply maple wood, pre-war style, and it is equipped with a 1-piece flange and a bell-brass tone ring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Used, Excellent. This banjo rings, its got that bluegrass tone and it plays exceptionally well. Come with a deluxe hard shell.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeatures and Specifications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSelect Mahogany neck with Ebony Fingerboard\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBound Mahogany resonator with inlaid double concentric rings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCast 20-hole Bell Bronze Tone Ring\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u0026gt;Deluxe 3-ply rock Maple rim\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDouble coordinator rods\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSingle piece die-cast flange\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTriple nickel-plated hardware\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePresto Tailpiece\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDeluxe Gotoh tuners with white ABS buttons\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHand-cut M-O-P inlays carefully laid out in the Hearts and Flowers pattern on both the Ebony fingerboard and peghead overlay\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSuperior CD-1530 deluxe hardshell case with emerald green crushed velvet interior\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShop adjusted\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBody Type: Flathead Resonator\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBridge: Aged Maple \/ Ebony Top\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCoordinator Rods: Dual Adjustable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFingerboard \u0026amp; Peghead Binding: White ABS\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFingerboard Material: Ebony\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFingerboard Position Inlays: M-O-P Hearts \u0026amp; Flowers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinish: Natural High Gloss\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlange: Single-piece \/ Die-cast\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHead: Remo 11″ \/ Medium Crown\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMetal Plating: Nickel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNeck Material: Premium Mahogany\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNut Material: Bone\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNut Width: 1 3\/16″\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePeghead Inlay: M-O-P Hearts \u0026amp; Flowers \/ Logo\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePeghead Overlay: Ebony\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eResonator: Select Mahogany\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eResonator Binding \u0026amp; Purfling: White ABS \/ Twin Concentric W\/B\/W Rings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRim: Deluxe Multi-ply Hard Rock Maple\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTailpiece: Presto Style\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTone Ring: 20-Hole \/ Cast Bell Bronze\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTruss Rod: Adjustable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTruss Rod Cover: Black ABS Teardrop\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTuners: Gotoh Planetary Tuners \/ ABS Buttons \/ Geared 5th\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e"}