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Featuring custom features selected by the bluegrass icon, the 5-string Osborne Scout Banjo features the classic Recording King peghead with Sonny Osborne's name and arrowhead design in mother-of-pearl, as well as a patterned arrowhead fretboard inlay with Sonny Osborne's signature block in mother-of-pearl printed on the 12th fret.

The banjo also features a one-piece flamed maple resonator, one-piece figured maple neck, 20-hole tone ring, 3-ply maple rim, white binding, a mother-of-pearl truss rod cover with "Scout" printed in black, nickel-plated hardware, American standard thread hardware and a Mastertone-style flange.

Sonny Osborne was a member of the influential bluegrass group The Osborne Brothers. Today, he is one of the most respected banjo players in the bluegrass community. This beautiful banjo salutes one of bluegrass music's great artists.

Built to Sonny's exacting specifications, each banjo is set up before shipping by Sonny's personal technician, Charlie Cushman of Nashville, Tenn. The sound of the Osborne Scout has to be heard to be believed.

Recording King The Osborne Scout RK-SCOUT Banjo Features:

One-Piece Flamed Maple Resonator
One-Piece Figured Maple Neck
Mastertone-Style Banjo Flange
Mastertone-Style Tone Ring
3-Ply Maple Rim
Bound Rosewood Fretboard
Dual Coordinator Rods
Osborne "Arrowhead" Mother-of-Pearl Peghead & Fretboard Inlay
Mother-of-Pearl Truss Rod Cover with "Scout" in Black
Mother-of-Pearl RL 12th Fret Osborne Signature Block
Presto-Style Tailpiece
Nickel-Plated Hardware
American Standard Thread Hardware
Remo Frosted Head
Notched Hoop
Natural Finish
Nut Width: 1-3/16"
Head Size: 11", medium crown (7/16" height)
Frets: 22
Total Length: 38"
Weight: 11.4 lbs Includes Vintage Hardshell Case
Limited Lifetime Warranty

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