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Gretsch - Banjo Dixie

Description

New and improved for 2014, and now featuring a rolled brass tone ring, Grover machine heads and a Remo Renaissance head!

For authentic tone and appointments at an attractive price, look no further than this good-time banjo lineup from Gretsch. Styled after the innovative models of the early 20th century, these new/old banjos are true players that exude undeniably Gretsch vibe and attitude. The G9450 Dixie 5-String features a mahogany neck, rosewood fingerboard with dot inlay, mahogany rim, 18 brackets, Remo Renaissance head, Grover Sta-Tite machine heads, geared fifth string machine, dual coordinating rods, "no-knot"-style tailpiece, chrome hardware, 27 1/2 scale, 1 3/16 nut, and matte finish

Body
Body Material: Mahogany
Body Shape: Banjo
Body Finish: Matte Vintage Maho Stain

Neck
Neck Shape: Vintage "U"
Number of Frets: 22
Position Inlays: Pearloid Dot
Fretboard: Rosewood
Neck Material: Mahogany
Neck Finish: Matte Vintage Maho Stain
Nut Width: 1.18" (30 mm)
Scale Length: 27.5" (699 mm)
Headstock: 1950's Gretsch 2x2
Truss Rods: Dual-Action Head Adjust
Truss Rod Nut: Hex

Hardware
Hardware Finish: Chrome
Bridge: Maple/Ebony
Tuning Machines: Grover Sta-Tite Die-Cast
String Nut: Plastic

Miscellaneous
Strings: D'Addario J61, Nickel, (.010-.023 Gauges)
Unique Features: Mahogany Rim, Rolled Brass Tone Ring, Steel Tension Hoop, 11" Remo Renaissance Head, 18 Brackets, Armrest, No-Knot Style Tailpiece, Dual Coordinating Rods and Geared 5th String Tuner.

Accessories
Case Gig Bags: Optional Gig Bag #099-6483-000
Included Accessories: Truss-Rod Wrench; Head Wrench