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.