The ALPHA Bluegrass banjo combines elegant simplicity with classic construction to offer an alternative-sounding and top-quality hand-made instrument at a more modest price. At the heart of the ALPHA is our  3-ply ToneRim, a Classic one-piece flange, a Tortoid-bound standard resonator, hand-filed and shaped nickel-silver frets and bone string nut, and Old-Timey Bluegrass set up. Weighing roughly 8.5 pounds, this is ideal for those wanting softer tones and volume, as well less weight out of their Bluegrass banjo. A Deluxe hard-shell case, and limited Lifetime warranty are included.

ALPHA FEATURES INCLUDE:

NECK

 Mahogany neck & resonator; Optional Walnut and Curly Maple
 22 Fret 26.25” scale & 1.28” nut width
 Double-cut ebony peghead & Fingerboard
 Two-way adjustable neck truss rod
 Abalone & MOP Alpha inlays
 Inlayed front and side position markers
 Capo Spikes at 7th and 9th frets
 OME Planetary tuners with amber knobs
 Hand filed and shaped hardened nickel-silver frets & bone string nut
 Tung oil varnish finish

BODY

 OME 3-ply ToneRim
 Heavy notched brass tension hoop & 24 brackets
 One-piece zinc-alloy Prewar resonator flange
 Mahogany resonator with simulated tortoise binding
 Two adjustable brass rim rods
 Sweetone tailpiece & wood Armrest
 Sosebee bridge & Renaissance head
 Aged brass; optional nickle
 Tung oil varnish
 Deluxe hard-shell plush-lined case