For Sale or trade: 2008 Ronnie Bales Banjo (Serial #038) – $3,800 or a Seeders open back banjo.
A rare gem from master luthier Ronnie Bales, built before his retirement -highly sought after by players and collectors alike. Mahogany neck with rosewood fingerboard, 26 3/8” scale, 1 3/16” nut width, Waverly tuners with ivoroid buttons.
Features Bales’s Turbo Rim shell, proprietary Bales Tone Ring, slightly deeper resonator for added sustain and bottom, cast flange, and comes with the original hardshell case. Played but in excellent condition, with minor signs of use (small dings on the back and a spot on the neck).
Used by top players like Béla Fleck, Bill Evans, and Noam Pikelny, this banjo is as collectible as it is playable. Buyer pays shipping and any additional associated fees. $3,800
