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Henry Stichter Banjo, 1848
The famous banjo made by Henry Stichter is in the collection of James F. Bollman
and featured in several books about banjos and minstrel music.


Price $2600

The tailpiece and shield-shaped tuning pegs are made from rosewood. It has a natural skin head with handmade steel and brass hardware.

 



Bill Evans with his Stichter Banjo

A large banjo with a 31" scale length and a 14" diameter rim. The total length is 45". The rim is single-ply bent oak, and the neck is curly maple.