Saga SS-3 Traditional 5-String with Resonator Banjo SAGA-SS-3 $ 899 $995.00
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Description

Saga Traditional 5- String Banjo

Introduced by Saga in the late 1970's, this unique flathead inspired resonator banjo has that quick attack, rapid decay, and clarity of tone for the advanced student or even the working professional.

One-piece solid cast aluminum rim with an integral, buttressed tone ring
A heavy-duty, grooved, tension hoop that is machined, polished and triple nickel-plated
Two-piece resonator flange plate 
A standard 13 5/8-inch diameter, bound mahogany resonatorA slim, bound mahogany neck with adjustable truss rod and pearl position markers 
Golden Gate 4:1 ratio planetary tuners

Specifications

NECK:

  • Blonde Slender Rock Maple Neck
  • Maple Fingerboard With a 15” Radius
  • 1 11/16th Nut Width
  • Fast, Sleek and Comfortable Neck Profile
  • 22 Pressed In Nickel Silver Frets
  • Classic Block Style Hardwood Inlays
  • 2 Way Adjustable Truss Rod
  • Sealed Geared Tuners
  • Elixir XL Strings (10, 14, 23, 30, 39, 47)
  • Durable Satin Finish
  • 6 Strings Tuned Like a Guitar

POT:

  • Blonde 3-ply Violin Grade Maple Rim
  • Steel Tension Hoop
  • 11″ Frosted Top High Crown Head
  • 5/8″ Maple/Ebony Goodtime Smile Bridge
  • 16 Flat Hooks with 9/32″ Nuts
  • 16 Bracket Shoes with Screw Attachments
  • Goodtime Six Tailpiece
  • Steel Coordinator Rod for Adjustments
  • Durable Satin Finish
  • Goodtime Armrest

TONE:

  • Easy to play with clarity of note separation and round full bodied tone.

TUNED:

  • E,A,D,G,B,E In Standard Guitar Tuning. Can easily be tuned in other tunings as well.

DIMENSIONS:

  • 1 11/16″ Nut Width
  • Scale Length Nut to Bridge 26 1/4″
  • Rim Diameter 11″
  • Overall Instrument Length 37 1/2″
  • Weight Approx. 4.5 lbs

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